Oral Pathology and Cancer Screening

Oral cancer screening is a service that Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS provides in the office to look for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth. Oral cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the lips, oral cavity or the throat. Oral pathology is the specialty that identifies and treats diseases of the mouth and maxillofacial region and Dr. Pandya would like to explain why oral cancer screening is important to the patient.

Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit for the patient. The goal of oral cancer screening is to detect mouth cancer or precancerous lesions that may lead to mouth cancer at an early stage – when cancer or lesions are easiest to remove and most likely to be cured. The screening itself involves checking the tongue, floor of the mouth, cheeks, throat, palate and gums for any signs of pathology. The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify mouth cancer early when there is a greater chance for a cure. If this is something you are interested in, please ask us about it the next time you come in for a visit.

It is important to remember that just because the doctor may recommend an oral cancer screening does not necessarily mean you have oral cancer. To set up an appointment with Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS in New Hyde Park, NY, call us at (516) 233-2135 or visit our website, www.goinggrin.com. 

Oral Cancer Screenings for Early Detection

Cancer is never a word someone wants to hear. With the latest dental technology, Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS has the ability to detect abnormalities that may lead to oral cancer for his patients in the New Hyde Park, NY area.

Oral cancer screenings are performed in our office with an ultraviolet light that allows us to see more than can be seen by the human eye. Oral cancer screenings are meant to detect abnormalities before symptoms show. When it comes to cancer, the earlier it is caught, the better the chances of survival are. By the time symptoms show, the cancer may have already spread.

Routine oral cancer screenings are good for anyone, but particularly for those who are at an increased risk. Factors that increase the risk of oral cancer include heavy alcohol use, tobacco use, significant sun exposure, or a previous oral cancer diagnosis. If you are at an increased risk for oral cancer, make sure to ask Dr. Pandya about an oral cancer screening during your next visit.

Safety and health of our patients is our top priority, which is why Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS offers oral cancer screenings at his New Hyde Park, NY dental practice. To schedule your next routine visit and to learn more about our oral cancer screening process, call us at (516) 233-2135 or visit our website, www.goinggrin.com.