Oral Cancer Screening

Are you at risk of oral cancer?

Cancer – it’s a scary thought. Having an oral cancer screening is as important as being tested to ensure you don’t have other forms of this life-threatening disease.

About Oral Cancer

Most oral cancers occur in people older than 45 years, and more often in blacks than in whites. Even though the total number of new cases and deaths from oral cancer has decreased slowly over the past 20 years, the number of new cases of oral cancer (especially of the tongue) has been increasing in adults younger than 40 years. (National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov)

Unfortunately, oral cancer is often discovered in its late stages, resulting in a high death rate. Because early detection and diagnosis is so important and could potentially save your life, Dr. Burch uses a new early oral cancer detection exam, Vizilite Plus, the only FDA approved medical, advanced light to screen oral abnormalities.

Make ViziLite Plus part of your annual dentist exam

The ViziLite Plus exam, which is painless and fast, has been proven successful in identifying soft tissue abnormalities that could develop into oral cancer. Combining a ViziLite Plus exam with your regular annual examination is an essential part of Dr. Burch’s approach to ensuring your overall health is at its best.

Taking care of your oral health by having regular dental checkups is key to having a bright smile and reducing potential health risks. It could also mean you live longer, by catching early signs of life-threatening health risks such as oral cancer.

Don’t put your life at risk by skipping regular visits. At 3D Dental Solutions, we help you to remove those risks and to have a better quality of life.

Make a difference in your life by choosing Dr. Burch, dentist in Mclean VA to improve your oral health and have a better, healthier life. You won’t believe the difference!