Oral Cancer Screening

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Early detection saves lives — and it starts at your hygiene visit.

Oral cancer is more common than many people realize, but when caught early, the survival rate is significantly higher. That's why an oral cancer screening is a standard part of your hygiene visit at Spotlight Dental Hygiene  - not an add-on, not an afterthought.

What does an oral cancer screening involve?

During your visit, your dental hygienist will systematically examine the soft tissues of your mouth and surrounding structures, looking for anything that doesn't belong. Areas checked include:

• Lips and corners of the mouth
• Cheeks and the inside lining of the mouth
• Tongue — top, sides, and underneath
• Floor of the mouth
• Roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate)
• Throat and back of the mouth
• Neck and lymph nodes — felt externally for swelling or unusual changes

Your hygienist is trained to identify abnormal lumps, bumps, sores, discolouration, or lesions that may warrant a closer look. Most findings are nothing to worry about - but finding something early, when it matters most, is exactly the point.

Why have it done at a dental hygiene visit?

You're already there. Your hygienist has the training, the tools, and the unobstructed view of your oral tissues that most healthcare providers simply don't have. Regular hygiene visits mean regular screening - giving you consistent monitoring over time.

Take charge of your health.

Don't wait for a symptom to send you looking for answers. Book your hygiene visit  in Richmond Hill at Spotlight Dental Hygiene and leave knowing your whole mouth has been looked after.

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