Your oral health is very important to us. A full examination is recommended annually. Dr. Rondeau will examine your neck, throat, under your chin, jaw joint, and lips. He will also completely examine the inside of your mouth looking at your cheeks, gums, back of the throat, and all your tongue including the sides and underneath. Oral cancer strikes quickly, and a comprehensive oral screening is vital to catching this killer in its early stages.
One out of every four people suffering from oral cancer do not smoke or have any other risk factors. Your best chance for recovery from oral cancer is to treat it in the first five years has the best chance of recovery.
As a standard of care, Dr. Rondeau will routinely check for signs of oral cancer at your cleaning appointments.
Every person needs to have their oral tissues checked at last once a year. People without teeth still get oral cancer and that includes denture wearers. You should see a dentist once a year for a simple pain-free exam.