You know those lights dental practices use to find oral cancer early? Let me give you the low down with everything you need to know about them. 1 The auto florescent technology in the light devices illuminate the blood supply under the tissue, not visible with the naked eye. Early stage oral cancer and even a pre-cancer, will look black …
New Dentist: New Sense Of Alarm Examining Growth on Palate
Nicole Gibbs wanted whiter teeth for her friends wedding and her new dentist didn’t oblige after examining her mouth and noticing a growth on her palate. She said it had been there for 5 years. Her doctor said it was a ‘bony growth’ and nothing to worry about. Her dentist at that time agreed. You can NEVER know what something …
Oral Cancer Screenings: New Technology
No screening device can replace a visual and tactile oral cancer screening. However, when a practice has a screening device, they must use it regularly to be proficient. If a fee is charged, and it’s sprung on the patient while they are sitting in the chair, it becomes uncomfortable, especially if the patient has a tight budget. If a dental …