4 Reasons to Get Oral Cancer Screenings 

Did you know that our dentist in Turlock, CA, can check for signs of oral cancer? We offer these screenings as part of preventative dental care at Progressive Health Dental . But why should you be screened for this disease? We’ll go over several reasons why it’s important to have these screenings done during your routine dental checkups.

Early Cancer Detection

The longer oral cancer goes untreated, the harder it is to beat this disease before it spreads. Finding it as early as possible means you can get started with treatment. This helps lower the risk of having oral cancer reach other parts of your body, making it more complex to treat.

Better Outcome

Your chance of having a successful outcome depends on how advanced oral cancer is. So, again, finding early signs of it is important. Our dentist looks for signs that might indicate that cancer — or precancerous lesions — are present.

Risk Factors

Do you have any increased risks of having oral cancer, such as being a smoker or having it run in your family? We can discuss risk factors that may raise your chance of getting this disease — and go over ways to bring those risks down.

Quick and Convenient Process

Checking for oral cancer is easy and fast. We can fit it into your regular checkups, so you don’t have to make separate appointments for these screenings.

Set Up Your Dental Exam Today!

Is it time for your next exam and cleaning? Visit our dentist at Progressive Health Dental  for preventative dental care, including oral cancer screenings in Turlock, CA. We can screen you for oral cancer to catch it early, so you can get prompt care and treatment as needed.