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Come in for an oral cancer screening with Dr. Cory Williams if you wish to check the soft tissues of your mouth. Our dentist and team recommend that you schedule your oral cancer screening with us in Wilmington, North Carolina, if you have any abnormal lesions that have not healed after two weeks. Call or text us at 910-763-1072 to get started.
Oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, cheeks, throat (pharynx), sinuses, and hard and soft palate. While oral cancer can usually be successfully treated when detected early, most cases of oral cancer are not detected until they have progressed into a more serious, advanced stage that is much more difficult to treat. In fact, oral cancer may be life-threatening. At our dental office in Wilmington, NC, we are dedicated to doing all we can to detect and treat oral cancers and other abnormalities at the earliest possible stage. During your routine dental cleanings and exams at our office, our dentist and team will perform an oral cancer screening in Wilmington to check for the signs of oral cancer.
Symptoms of Oral Cancer Screening
The following are common symptoms of oral cancer:
- A persistent sore throat or feeling that something is caught at the back of the throat
- Unexplained bleeding in the mouth
- A persistent or lasting sore on the face, neck or mouth that bleeds easily and does not heal within two weeks
- Unexplained loss of feeling, pain or numbness in the face, neck or mouth
- Ear pain
- Lumps, bumps or rough spots on the gums, lips or other parts of the mouth
- Red, white or speckled red-and-white patches in the mouth
- Difficulty chewing, speaking or swallowing
- A change in the way your teeth or dentures fit together
Stay Proactive with Oral Cancer Screening in Wilmington, NC
While our team will conduct an oral cancer screening in Wilmington, NC, to check for these and other symptoms, we encourage you to contact us if you notice any of these issues or experience any other type of dental pain. We are dedicated to helping you maintain optimal health.
