OralID Cancer Screening
OralID Cancer Screening Available
Emerald Coast Smiles by Design offers a new screening technique to detect oral cancer known as OralID. This simple and quick test is done without dyes or rinses. Instead, a hand-held, battery-operated device is used to detect traces of cancer in patients. It emits a visible blue light that allows us to view your tissue fluorescence during your oral exam. While normal tissue will cause the light to fluoresce green, abnormal tissue will cause it to turn dark from a lack of fluorescence.
According to The American Cancer Society’s website, the overall rate for new cases of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers in the United States has remained stable in men and dropping slightly in women for the last several years. However, there has been a recent rise in cases of oropharyngeal cancer linked to infection with human papilloma virus (HPV) in white men and women. Early detection is a huge step in the ongoing effort to combat this disease. Our local dentistry office offers top-of-the-line OralID screening to help detect abnormalities such as cancer and pre-cancer cells quickly, allowing you to begin treatment as early as possible.
Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers are most often found in:
- The tongue
- The tonsils and oropharynx
- The gums, floor of the mouth, and other parts of the mouth
In other situations, these cancers can also be found in the lips, the minor salivary glands (which often occur in the roof of the mouth), and other sites.
Much like other cancers, early detection of oral cancer is critical. If you have any questions about risk factors, please feel free to talk to our doctors or hygiene staff.
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We recommend all our patients be screened with the OralID for early detection of oral cancer. OralID uses a blue light to help the clinician see abnormalities such as cancer and pre-cancer; this technique is non-invasive, inexpensive, and efficient; it helps us detect abnormalities earlier, which in turn helps increase your chances of successful treatment.
If you have questions regarding the procedure, insurance coverage, or anything else, please contact us or see the front desk staff. We are here to address all your concerns!
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