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Common Steps In Oral Cancer Screenings
Tongue In this step, dentists will examine the sides of the tongue for white and red patches, along with abnormal lumps.
Lips Next, practitioners use probing techniques to diagnose bumps or lumps along with the structure of lips.
Oral Structure The floor of the mouth is checked from top to bottom for abnormal patches that indicate cancerous cells.
Palate Any lumps or areas of softness should be noted along the hard palate. These symptoms prompt immediate intervention.
Neck Oral cancer cells will spread to other areas of the face like the neck. Dentists check for enlarged lymph nodes.
Tonsils Practitioners use dental mirrors to examine the tonsils for enlargement, bumps, redness, and symmetry issues.
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