Oral Cancer Screening

Early detection is crucial in the fight against oral cancer, as it significantly increases the chances of successful treatment and recovery. Surprisingly, nearly 25% of oral cancer cases occur in non-smokers, making regular screenings essential for everyone, not just high-risk patients. At Galleria of Smiles, we include quick and painless oral cancer screenings as part of your preventive dental care to help detect any signs early.

Oral Cancer: The Silent Risk You Shouldn’t Ignore

Oral cancer often begins quietly, without pain, visible symptoms, or warning. That’s what makes it so dangerous. And while many associate it with smoking, the truth is more complex: 25% of oral cancer cases occur in non-smokers. Age, alcohol use, HPV, and even poor nutrition can increase your risk, sometimes without you even knowing.

 

At Galleria of Smiles, we take this risk seriously. That’s why we include a fast and painless oral cancer screening as part of your routine examination. Our advanced tools allow us to detect abnormalities long before they’re visible to the naked eye, often before you feel anything at all.

Oral cancer can appear as red or white patches, persistent sores that don’t heal, or lumps anywhere in the mouth, including the cheeks, tongue, or roof of the mouth. It may also present as a persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or even loose teeth. Many of these symptoms are easy to overlook, but early detection can mean the difference between a simple treatment and a life-threatening diagnosis.

If you’ve noticed something unusual, or even if you haven’t, now is the time to get checked.

Your health is too important to leave to chance.

Schedule your next dental exam with us, and make oral cancer screening part of your preventive care.

Your peace of mind could start with one appointment.

Oral Cancer Screenings: Because Early Detection Saves Lives

Oral cancer often shows no symptoms in its early stages, and yet early detection offers up to a 90% survival rate. That’s why we include comprehensive oral cancer screenings as part of your regular checkups.

Using advanced lighting and visualization tools, your dentist will examine your mouth, throat, and surrounding tissues for subtle signs of abnormal changes. If we notice anything unusual, we may monitor it closely or recommend further testing to be safe.

Whether you smoke or not, everyone deserves peace of mind. Ask about your annual screening at your next visit, because when it comes to oral cancer, catching it early changes everything.

Tulsa Office

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Sand Springs Office

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Why Patients Love Their Visits With Us

It’s more than just dental care; it’s a welcoming experience built on trust, comfort, and genuine connection.

We take the time to listen, explain, and empower our clients. Our focus is on delivering not just clinical results, but confident, lasting smiles you can genuinely feel good about.

Jennifer P.

I kept putting Invisalign off and off, one day I couldn’t put it off any longer, and the results have been amazing.

Betty & John S.

I think your teeth are very important, if something is wrong in your mouth, you have other things go wrong in your body.

Blake W.

I didn’t realize I stopped smiling because of my chipped teeth. Thanks to Dr. Emami my wife is happy to see me smile again!

Restore Your Smile in
a Single Day

Replace missing or damaged teeth with dental implants that look, feel, and function like natural teeth, all in just one visit.

Uncover a Brighter,
Whiter Smile

Achieve dramatic results in just one hour with professional teeth whitening designed to lift years of staining and discoloration safely.

Comfort Care with
Sedation Dentistry

Sit back and relax while we transform your smile. Years of dental issues can be treated in one visit with gentle, stress-free sedation.