Early detection saves lives
Oral cancer is highly treatable when caught early — the five-year survival rate drops sharply at later stages.
A two-minute screening that can detect oral cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages — included with every cleaning and exam.
Oral cancer screening is a visual and tactile examination of the soft tissue of your mouth — lips, tongue, cheeks, palate, and the floor of the mouth — looking for any patches, sores, lumps, or color changes that don't belong.
Survival rates for oral cancer are dramatically higher when it's caught early. Because we see your mouth twice a year, our team is often the first to notice changes worth investigating.
A two-minute screening at every visit. Early detection is the single largest factor in survival.
A glance at the space and care behind every oral cancer screening visit at Minty Smiles.
Every patient gets the same unhurried, step-by-step process. No surprises, no fine print — you know what's happening before it happens.
We carefully inspect every soft-tissue surface of your mouth, lips, and the back of your throat.
Gentle palpation around the jaw and neck checks for lumps or swelling in the lymph nodes.
Anything unusual is noted in your chart and photographed for comparison at your next visit.
If we find something that requires further evaluation, we refer you to a trusted specialist promptly.
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Oral cancer is highly treatable when caught early — the five-year survival rate drops sharply at later stages.
The screening is included with every cleaning and exam — no extra time, no extra cost.
It's a visual and tactile exam only. No biopsy, no instruments — unless we find something that needs a closer look.
For patients with risk factors — tobacco use, heavy alcohol, HPV, or family history — annual screening offers important reassurance.
The oral cancer screening is part of every comprehensive exam — no separate charge. It takes two minutes and could be one of the most important parts of your visit.
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