Oral Cancer Screening in Andheri West

Learn the importance of Oral Cancer Screening in Andheri West Mumbai

Oral Cancer Screening in Andheri West Mumbai helps us look for early signs of oral cancer in your mouth. Some initial signs are not easy to detect at home and require a professional dental screening. 

Our experts at Smile Concepts Andheri are here to help you with the screening. It is best to opt for regular screenings or report immediately if you notice any lesion, nodule, or lump inside your mouth. In the information provided below, we will discuss the screening process.

What is an oral cancer screening?- Oral Cancer Screening in Andheri West Mumbai

It is a detailed clinical examination to look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer can affect any part of the mouth, including soft and hard tissues. It is essential to detect it early to plan the treatment on time. 

 The common sites for examination of oral cancer are the cheeks, gums, lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, and tonsils. Our experts will clinically evaluate these structures for any abnormalities. 

We will inspect the color, size, consistency, and texture. If required, we can perform the radiographic examination of your jawbone to detect the changes inside the bone. Some tumors are present in the bone and are painless in early stages. A lump or a nodule in the bone can be palpated, indicating some suspicious signs. Jaw cancer can be primary or secondary, depending on its origin. 

A customized treatment plan can be made based on the diagnosis for better outcomes. Like any cancer treatment, the oral cancer treatment is also best when detected early. The prognosis deteriorates as time passes. Late detection leads to a high mortality rate. 

So it is best to go for regular Oral Cancer Screening in Andheri West Mumbai. 

No special preparation is required for the screening. Take it as a routine dental examination, but it will be a detailed checkup, so the time required will be longer. However, you do not have to panic or prepare for the screening. 

Can you do screening at home?

It is not possible to detect minute details and screen yourself at home. We at Smile Concepts Andheri recommend biannual professional screenings. However, you can be proactive and notice early signs by being vigilant.

• Look in the mirror for any changes in the face, especially swelling or deformity. Please note that the initial stages can be painless so it becomes more important to be careful. 
• For intraoral changes look for swelling, rashes, white or red lesions on the cheeks. You should also look at the lips, gums, floor of the mouth and palate. 
• Open your mouth wide to visualize the uvula and its placement in the midline. Any deviation or increase in size must be reported immediately. 
• Run your fingers in the space between the teeth and the lips or cheeks. Feel for any lump or swelling in the soft tissue or hard tissues.
• Make sure both sides of the mouth feel symmetrical. 
• Look for discoloration and any lesions on the gums or cheeks. 
• Raise your tongue towards the palate and check the floor of the mouth. 
• Do this exercise at least once a month. However, it should not be a substitute for professional screening. You are advised to attend oral cancer screenings by trained experts every six months. 

What should I expect during my Oral Cancer Screening in Andheri West Mumbai

Our team will clinically evaluate the mouth and the surrounding areas. We will look for any swelling, redness, lesions, nodules, or any abnormality on the soft or hard tissues. 

• We will also palpate the lymph nodes in the neck region for any enlargement. The draining lymph nodes of the head and neck region are first to get involved in any such cases of cancer. 
• We will also palpate the jawbone and the area between the teeth and cheeks or lips. 
• We will check the hard palate and soft palate aliong with the floor of the mouth.
• If required, radiographic examination is suggested for better diagnosis.
• If there is a painless lesion detected we can do the oral biopsy and send it for further examination.
• Based on the reports of the oral pathologist the further treatment can be planned. 

So do not hesitate as prevention is always better than cure. Attend the bannual screenings at Smile Concepts Andheri where our trained expert clinicians are here to help you. Book your appointment now.