Preventive Dentistry

Oral Cancer Screenings in Peabody, MA

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Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm

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Early Detection Can Save Your Life

Oral cancer is one of the most serious and least talked-about health conditions that a dentist can help detect. What makes it particularly dangerous is that early-stage oral cancer often causes no pain and produces no symptoms that are obvious to the untrained eye. By the time most patients notice something wrong on their own, the condition has frequently progressed to a more advanced stage where treatment becomes more complex and outcomes are less predictable.

At Restore Dental Aesthetics, we include an oral cancer screening at every routine exam visit. The screening takes only a few minutes and involves a careful visual and physical examination of all the soft tissues in and around your mouth. If we find anything that concerns us, we will refer you promptly to the appropriate specialist for further evaluation.

What we examine during an oral cancer screening:

Lips and the corners of the mouth
The tongue, including its sides and underside
The floor and roof of the mouth
The inside of the cheeks and gum tissue
The throat and back of the mouth for unusual tissue changes

Why Choose This Service

Why Oral Cancer Screenings Matter at Every Visit

Over 54,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. When detected early, the survival rate exceeds 80 percent. When caught late, that number drops dramatically. The difference between an early and late diagnosis is often nothing more than whether someone had a regular dental exam that included a proper screening.

Many patients assume that oral cancer only affects people who smoke or use tobacco. While tobacco and alcohol use are among the most significant risk factors, oral cancer can develop in anyone, including people with no risk factors at all. The human papillomavirus (HPV) has also become a leading cause of oral cancers, particularly in younger adults who have never used tobacco.

Because the screening is included in your routine visit at no additional charge, there is no reason to skip it. A few extra minutes during your exam could make a life-changing difference.

Common risk factors for oral cancer:

Tobacco use of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco
Heavy or frequent alcohol consumption, especially combined with tobacco use
HPV infection, which has become a significant and growing risk factor
Prolonged sun exposure affecting the lips
A personal or family history of oral or other head and neck cancers

Tips

Signs to Watch for Between Visits

Most early changes are painless, which is exactly what makes them easy to miss. Here are things worth paying attention to on your own:

A sore in the mouth or on the lip that does not heal within two weeks.
A red or white patch anywhere inside the mouth that was not there before.
Persistent hoarseness or a change in your voice without an obvious cause.
Difficulty swallowing, chewing, or moving the jaw or tongue.
A lump or thickening in the cheek, neck, or throat that does not go away.

If you notice any of these, do not wait for your next scheduled visit. Call us and come in sooner.

Why Choose Us

Restore Dental Aesthetics for Toothache Relief

Compassionate Care: our team takes time to understand your pain and explain every step of your treatment
Same-Day Appointments: we do our best to see patients in pain as quickly as possible
Advanced Diagnostics: digital X-rays and thorough exams ensure we find the root cause, not just the symptom
Trusted by the Peabody Community: rated 5 stars by our patients on Google

Testimonials

What Our Patients Say

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional I am very satisfied with the work they provided—they were very polite and attentive. I really liked it.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Para todo comunidade de Massachusetts.sem dúvida nem uma a melhor dentista que tem .uma grande profissional e sua equipe e espetacular
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maravilhoso! Atenciosas e todas falam português!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Dr. Stephanie Souza! I’ve known her for over two decades, and she is truly exceptional, professional, compassionate, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable. You will be in the very best hands with her. She pours so much love and care into everything she does, and Restore Dental is a beautiful reflection of her dedication and lifelong commitment to providing outstanding, high-quality patient care.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Can you love a dentist? Yes!!! Dr. Stephanie is amazing. A painless wonderful experience.