Oral Cancer Screening in St. Clair Shores, MI

What Is Oral Cancer Screening?

An oral cancer screening is a routine examination of the mouth to look for unusual changes that may require further evaluation. It typically involves checking the lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, roof of the mouth, and throat for sores, lumps, patches, or other abnormalities.

What Can Oral Cancer Screenings Help Detect

Most of what we look for during a screening is invisible to you. These are changes happening quietly inside your mouth that only a trained eye would catch, including:

• Persistent mouth sores or ulcers
• Red or white patches
• Unusual lumps, growths, or thickened areas
• Unexplained bleeding or tenderness
• Changes in the texture or color of oral tissues
• Persistent numbness or difficulty moving the tongue
• Swelling in the mouth, jaw, or neck
• Other abnormal changes that may require further evaluation

Our Screening Process

An oral cancer screening is a simple examination that checks the mouth and surrounding areas for unusual changes.

Medical and Dental History

Your dental professional may review your health history and ask about symptoms or risk factors.

Visual Examination

The mouth, lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and roof of the mouth are visually checked for unusual changes.

Physical Examination

The tissues of the mouth, jaw, and neck may be gently examined to identify lumps, swelling, or other abnormalities.

Evaluation of Abnormal Areas

Any unusual or persistent changes may be evaluated further to determine whether additional testing is needed.

Why Choose Us for Oral Cancer Screenings in St. Clair Shores, MI

Since 2006, Dr. Monica Rajurs has built her practice around one principle: every patient gets care tailored to them. She earned her DMD from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and stays active in the ADA and MDA. She keeps learning because dentistry keeps evolving, and she wants her patients to benefit from the best that is available.