This message from Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference!
At home, you can pay attention for any of the following:
- A lump or thickening in your throat
- White or red patches on your tongue, tonsils, or lining of your cheeks and gums
- Numbness of any oral feature
- Any type of lesion, cut, or canker-type sore that doesn’t heal within 14 days
If you notice anything unusual, be sure to tell us or your doctor.
We perform basic screenings using Oral DNA testing, which helps to identify problems like oral HPV, which can increase the risk of oral cancer. If we notice anything suspicious, there is no immediate cause for alarm. We won’t know right away if we’re looking at is cancerous, but will probably refer you for additional testing.
Early detection at Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX can make all the difference. People from Burnet, Kingsland, and Meadowlakes come to our practice for general and family dentistry, dental implants, and much more. Call to schedule your next checkup today!
Contact Ritchie Dental Group:
830-637-7227
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
Ritchie Dental Group – Marble Falls
1000 Marble Heights Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654Ritchie Dental Group – Brady
2001 Nine Rd
Brady, TX 76825
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