Oral Mouth Cancer Detection

Oral cancer develops in the tissue of the mouth or throat. It is related to a larger group of cancer known as neck and head cancer. The early detection is only sure treatment for the oral cancer. The oral cancers are detected during the oral checking at the dentist clinic. That is why it is always emphasized that one should get into the habit of getting period oral or dental checking from an experienced dentist.

The oral cancer includes cancer of lips, tongue, inner lining of the neck, gums, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate. There are various symptoms of the oral cancer, one should be aware of. These include a sore on the mouth or lips that is not healing, bleeding from the mouth, pain and difficulty in swallowing, sudden weight loss, red, white patches on the mouth and lips, mass growth somewhere in the mouth, to name just a few.

The elders, young professionals, and specially those who are addicted to tobacco chewing must get the period oral check up from the experienced dentist. The smiledentalhub is fully equipped to provide the comprehensive checkup. The clinic has tools and equipments to thoroughly examine the mouth and detect any early sign of the cancer. The early sign of any type of cancer is sure sign that the cancer can be treated without any complications.

Detection of the oral cancer –

The dentist at the smiledentalhub conducts a physical exam. The physical exam is conducted on all parts of the mouth. The dentist will check roof and floor of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, back of the throat, and the lymph nodes in the neck. In case of detection of any tumors, growth, or suspicious lesions, the dentist performs a tissue biopsy or brushing biopsy. This is a painless test that involves the collection of the cells from the tumor by brushing the cells into a slide or removing a piece of the tissue, so that it can be carefully examined under microscope.

The dentist also performs other tests such as X ray scans, CT scan, PET scan, MRI scan, and endoscopy to know the spread of the tumor or oral cancer to the other parts of the body. There are four stages of the oral cancer. The chances of successful treatment of oral cancer are directly related to its early detection. Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy are some treatment methods. But the best and easiest is to keep the mouth clean and maintain oral hygiene.