Prescott Oral Cancer Screening
Prescott Dental Arts provides Oral Cancer Screening in Prescott, Arizona
At Prescott Dental Arts we are not only dedicated to our patient’s dental health we are also dedicated to their overall health and wellness. Our Prescott AZ office uses a holistic approach to an individual’s oral and overall health. We focus on the preventive, and screen for cancer and other conditions that can affect the mouth, face, neck, and jaw. This is why our dentist and hygienists do a thorough exam, including a cancer screening, during every routine cleaning and checkup. Early detection and prevention of oral cancer and other dental issues is our greatest priority.
Our team at Prescott Dental Arts is trained to detect and identify effectively the signs and symptoms of oral cancer. We not only educate ourselves in the causes of oral cancer, and the signs and symptoms, we also work to educate our patients as well. We emphasize the importance of watching for early signs of the disease and stress the importance of routine checkups. Some of the signs and symptoms of oral cancer, that we educate our patients about, include:
- Sores or ulcers in the mouth
- A sore that won’t heal
- White or red patches in the mouth
- Loose teeth
- Pain, tenderness, or numbness in the mouth
- Sore throat
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or talking
