Oral cancer screening takes only minutes but can change outcomes dramatically when something suspicious is caught early. Every comprehensive exam at our Houston office includes a visual and palpation check of lips, tongue, floor of mouth, and lymph nodes.
Higher-risk habits and histories
- Tobacco and vaping use
- Heavy alcohol consumption
- HPV-related history
- Excessive sun exposure to the lips
- Prior oral lesions
When to call sooner
Non-healing sores beyond two weeks, unexplained numbness, hoarseness, or a lump warrant evaluation—even if your next cleaning is months away.
Related care at our Houston office: Exams and oral cancer screening.