Oral cancer, like many cancers, responds best to treatment when it's caught early. A routine oral cancer screening is a quick, non-invasive part of your exam at Elevated Dentistry— a visual and tactile evaluation of the tissues in and around your mouth, throat, and neck that gives Dr. Bottorff the opportunity to identify anything that warrants a closer look.
Part of Every Visit
Oral cancer screenings are incorporated into your regular exam at Elevated Dentistry. You don't need to schedule a separate appointment— it's simply part of how we approach your care. If anything appears unusual, Dr. Bottorff will discuss it with you and advise on appropriate next steps, whether that means monitoring, further evaluation, or a referral to the right specialist.
Why It's Worth Taking Seriously
Oral cancer affects the lips, tongue, cheeks, throat, and surrounding structures. It's not uncommon— and because early-stage changes can be subtle and painless, they're easy to miss without a trained eye. Annual screenings as part of your routine dental care are one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay ahead of it.
If you've noticed anything unusual in your mouth that hasn't resolved on its own, don't wait for your next scheduled visit. Call us.
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