River City Dental
Oral Cancer Screening in Edmonton
Oral Cancer Screening
No one likes to think about cancer — but checking for early signs is one of the easiest and most important things we can do. At our clinic, oral cancer screening is quick, quiet, and included in your regular dental exam. It’s a small step that can make a big difference down the road.
You don’t need to prepare or worry about it. We just take a few extra moments to look carefully around your mouth, tongue, and soft tissues. Most of the time, everything looks completely normal. If we do see something unusual, we’ll explain what we see and talk through the next steps calmly and clearly.
What We Look For
The screening is simple, but thorough. We check for:
Red or white patches on the gums, tongue, or cheeks.
Small lumps, thickened areas, or sores that don’t heal.
Changes in texture or colour of the soft tissues.
Swelling under the jaw or around the neck.
Most findings are harmless, but identifying changes early is always better. It allows us to monitor small differences and act fast if needed.
Why It Matters
Oral cancer can develop quietly — sometimes without pain or clear symptoms. Regular screening helps catch things when they’re easiest to treat. It’s part of our job to look out for your overall health, not just your teeth.
Even if you feel fine, it’s good to have a dentist check the tissues inside your mouth at least once a year.
We see this as care, not a test — just another way to keep you healthy, informed, and confident about your smile.
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