Oral cancer is one of the few types of cancer that haven’t experienced a significantly reduced mortality rate in the past 30 years. In fact, the number of North Americans who are developing oral cancer is three times the number of who develop cervical cancer. Sadly, one North American dies of oral cancer every hour of every day.
The problem: Oral cancer is discovered in late stages 70% of the time, and often that is simply too late.
The biggest growth in oral cancer is seen among young non-smokers. Due to this, health professionals recommend all adults receive an annual oral cancer screening.
Because of this risk to your health, our practice uses the Velscope Oral Cancer Screening System. It is simply a light that we shine in your mouth during your visit with our hygienist that helps us detect abnormalities in your mouth that the naked eye can’t see. It is simple, painless, completely safe, and, best of all, free to our family of patients. We feel it would be irresponsible to do anything else.