Oral Cancer Screenings

At the dental office of Dr. Dennis Morehart, we want the families from our community to be aware of oral cancer and how to prevent it.  Heavy smoking and drinking do increase the risk of oral cancer, but oral cancer can still occur if someone never smokes.  The human papilloma virus (HPV) was recently found to be responsible for most oral cancers that originated in the back of the mouth.  Because there is no way to predict cancer, you should ask about an oral cancer screening with each dental checkup. 

To screen for oral cancer, Dennis Morehart, DDS will conduct a visual exam, and use an ultraviolet light to see any irregularities inside the mouth. This can be done quickly in addition to any appointment.  Regular screenings are the best way to protect yourself, but always contact us if you notice any inexplicable pain, swelling, or numbness in your throat or jaw.

To learn more about oral cancer screenings and all the services we provide, visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS in Enid, OK, call 580-237-2213.

Oral Cancer Screenings

An oral cancer screening means looking for cancer in the mouth before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage and when abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat.  Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit for the patient. With the advances in modern technology, Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS, is now able to pinpoint the start of a potential problem much earlier in its evolution.

The oral cancer screening is often completed with an ultraviolet light or similar device that allows us to view issues that can't always be detected by the human eye under normal conditions. During your dental visit, Dr. Dennis Morehart can talk to you about your health history and examine these areas for signs of mouth and/or throat cancer. The screening will consist of a visual inspection of the mouth and palpation of the jaw and neck.

It is important to remember that your dentist does not necessarily think you have cancer if he or she suggests a screening test. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms. To schedule an oral cancer screening with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS in Enid, OK, call 580-237-2213. To learn more about oral cancer screenings and other services provided at the office, visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information.