Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it’s caught early. That’s why we recommend an annual oral cancer screening called ViziLite® with one of your twice yearly cleanings.

ViziLite® uses technology that has proven successful in identifying soft tissue abnormalities in other areas of the body. A ViziLite exam is particularly important if you smoke or drink. The ViziLite exam can help your dentist or hygienist identify abnormal tissue that might develop into oral cancer. An annual ViziLite Plus exam, in combination with a regular visual examination, provides a comprehensive oral screening procedure for patients at increased risk for oral cancer. The ViziLite Plus exam is noninvasive, painless, fast, and could help save your life. It involves rinsing your mouth with a pleasant tasting solution and then being examined with a specially designed light technology. From start to finish, it takes about five minutes. Isn’t preventing oral cancer worth five minutes of your time?

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