Thorough Screening for Oral Cancer

One of the best ways to improve the overall health of your smile is to incorporate oral-cancer into your dental-health routine. Few are aware that that one American dies of oral cancer every hour? Moreover, the mortality rate has not improved significantly over the past few decades. One upside, however, is that oral cancer is very curable when detected early.

At Smiles by Design, our team is experienced in ViziLite Plus technology, a commonly used exam that allows us to detect tissue changes (symptomatic of oral cancer) at their earliest stage. For example, when the ViziLite Plus passes over oral tissue that has been treated with the rinse solution, normal healthy tissue will absorb the light and appear dark. As shown in the diagram above, abnormal tissue will appear white. If abnormal tissue has been identified, Dr. Sajoo will determine what appropriate steps to take.