This office was formerly known as Heather M. Wilmore, DDS and as Heather M. Wilmore & Cuong Ho DDS. We now welcome you as Uptown Houston Smiles at the same address with the same clinical team.

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Oral Cancer Awareness: Signs and Screening

Comprehensive oral exam including soft tissue screening for oral cancer.

Oral cancer signs and screening in Houston. What to watch for between dental visits at Uptown Houston Smiles.

Oral cancer affects thousands of Americans each year, including patients without traditional risk factors. Screening is quick, painless, and part of routine care at our San Felipe office.

Self-check at home

Once a month, look for asymmetry, color changes, or ulcers that do not heal. Palpate under your jaw and along the neck for tender lumps.

Professional follow-up

If we see a suspicious area, we document it, measure it, and schedule re-evaluation or referral. Early biopsy planning saves tissue and treatment intensity later.

Related care at our Houston office: Comprehensive exams.

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