We dont just check for cavaties..... exams also inclucde: periodontal health screening, oral cancer screening, TMJ evaluation, etc. Call for Your Exam- 512-451-0101 #dental #oralcancer #cancer #health #exam Head and neck cancers are defined as those that arise in the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx (voice box). Most begin in the flat squamous cells that make up the thin surface layer (called the epithelium) of the structures in the head and neck, and, if not caught early, can move into the deeper tissues Symptoms or Indications we look for: A mass in the mouth A sore on the tongue that doesn’t heal A lump in the neck that doesn’t go away with antibiotics Hoarseness Changes in voice Problems swallowing
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