Oral Cancer Screening in Bloor St W, Toronto
The term ‘Oral Cancer’ includes cancerous growths in the cheeks, lips, mouth, throat, sinus, tongue, or anywhere in the oral cavity.
Oral Cancer Screening
The term ‘Oral Cancer’ includes cancerous growths in the cheeks, lips, mouth, throat, sinus, tongue, or anywhere in the oral cavity. As with most cancers, age is the primary risk factor for oral cancer, as most people diagnosed with a form of oral cancer are over 50.
Oral cancer risk by patient profile:
In our efforts to provide patients with the highest standard of care, our Dental Office uses Velscope exams as an integral part of the oral cancer screening programme.
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How Identafi Works
Identafi works through tissue fluorescence – an optical phenomenon that makes abnormal tissue show up in a different colour under a specialized white light.
Under this specialized white light normal tissues will glow a bright green colour, while abnormal tissue will show a marked lack of fluorescence.
An abnormal screening does not always mean the patient has cancer. If an abnormal screening occurs, we may schedule a second scan later to see if the dark spots disappear, or may choose to perform a brush biopsy to be sure.
To learn more about oral cancer screening or to schedule a check up appointment, contact our Toronto dental office today.
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