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Velscope Oral Cancer Screening

Velscope oral cancer screening tool is used at Axiom Dental Group. Oral cancer screening technology uses a special light to visualize tissue.

 

Velscope Oral Cancer ScreeningVelscope oral cancer screening involves both a tactile and visual exploration of the oral soft tissue at least once every year to screen for suspicious looking areas in the mouth.

 

Risk factors for oral cancer:

  • Tobacco (both smoking and chewing)
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Excessive unprotected exposure to the sun
  • Poor diet
  • HPV (human papilloma virus) infection
  • Use of betel nut and bedis

 

Signs and symptoms:

  • Red or white discoloration of the oral tissue
  • Any sore in the mouth that does not heal within 14 days
  • Hoarseness which lasts for a prolonged period of time
  • A sensation that something is stuck in your throat
  • Numbness in an area of your mouth
  • Difficulty in moving your jaw or tongue
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Ear pain which occurs on one side only
  • A lump or thickening in the mouth or neck area

 

Velsope oral cancer screening technology helps us to visualize tissue under a special light to look for any changes happening in the tissue. On discovery of a suspicious area, we recommend following up with a biopsy and treatment if required.

 

Watch this video about Velscope oral cancer screening as seen on the Dr. Oz show:

 

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