Mouth Cancer Exam
Also known as an oral cancer exam, a mouth cancer exam is quick and painless.
During a consultation, a dedicated appointment, or your regular 6 month checkup with Dr. Affleck, simply request that he look for any signs of mouth cancer, and he will inspect your face, neck, lips and mouth to see if there are any signs of cancer.
Signs may include lumps, redness or white patches, swelling or abnormal color or texture.
Oral cancer can occur anywhere on the roof of your mouth, the floor of your mouth, under your tongue, or any surface including toward the neck area.
During a consultation, a dedicated appointment, or your regular 6 month checkup with Dr. Affleck, simply request that he look for any signs of mouth cancer, and he will inspect your face, neck, lips and mouth to see if there are any signs of cancer.
Signs may include lumps, redness or white patches, swelling or abnormal color or texture.
Oral cancer can occur anywhere on the roof of your mouth, the floor of your mouth, under your tongue, or any surface including toward the neck area.
Risk Factors of Oral Cancer
HPV
Diet
Alcohol
Chewing and smokeless tobacco
Cigarettes and Alcohol
Sun exposure
Ageing
Gender
Oral cavity cancer
Tobacco
Cancer history
Dental factors
Smoking
Ultraviolet
Genetic factors
Genetic syndromes
Other risk factors
Poor oral health
Viruses
Betel quid
Family history
Lichen planus
Mouthwash
Suspect Mouth Cancer?
If you suspect you may have mouth cancer, then book an appointment immediately, by filling out the consultation form on this page, or by giving us a call to schedule an appointment
Wear Dentures?
According to the National Institute of health ill fitting dentures are a risk factor for mouth cancer.
