Oral cancer is often overlooked. Usually seen as a red or white patch inside the mouth, it can be easy to miss until there is a significant growth. Rather than relying on patient reporting, the oral cancer screening with OralID® can be done in conjunction with your regular dental visit here at Goodall Family Dentistry. OralID® is a small, flashlight-like device that emits a blue light at a narrow wavelength that causes cancer cells to react, usually with an unmistakable glow. This luminescence is a sign of cells that need further examination and enables your dentist to screen for oral cancer more easily and with more accuracy.

OralID® is just one way to screen for oral cancer. You should always notify your dentist if you notice anything new, changing or different in your mouth like sores, spots, lumps or other differences. If you have questions about oral cancer, oral cancer screening, or the OralID® device, please contact us here at Goodall Family Dentistry in the Cary, North Carolina area today.