Here at Groover Family Dentistry, our routine dental checkup includes a basic oral cancer screening. This treatment is a quick examination of your tongue, throat, face, and neck for any signs of swelling or abnormal discoloration. It’s a good idea to let our team know about any increased risk factors for oral cancer you might have. Early detection of oral... read more »

Your regular dental checkup has many different facets. While the primary focus of the checkup is centered on cleaning your teeth, detecting tooth decay and gum disease, it also includes a basic oral cancer screening. Research published by the American Dental Association found that 1 out of every 92 adults will develop some form of oral or pharyngeal cancer in... read more »