Our patients who have a bi-annual dentist visit
also receive a screening for oral cancer by Dr. Brandon Huang. He looks for
signs of cancer on the tongue, gums, inside and outside the mouth, cheeks and
lips. The exam goes as follows:
1) Patients are asked to remove any partials or
dentures.
2) Dr. Huang looks at the outside of their face,
cheeks, lips, neck and mouth for sores and other signs of oral cancer.
3) He then feels underneath the jaw and neck for
lumps.
4) He inspects the inside of the mouth next,
starting with the cheeks and lips.
5) He thoroughly exams the tongue, followed by
the roof and floor of the mouth.
6) Finally, the gums are looked at carefully for
signs of oral cancer.
Oral
cancer is more treatable when it is caught early. We provide oral cancer
screenings for every patient, regardless of their age. If we find a lump or
sore, we order more tests to confirm the diagnosis. If you haven’t had an oral
cancer screening recently, or ever, contact us directly at (212) 588-1809 to
schedule an appointment for this important preventative screening.
