{"id":358,"date":"2025-03-18T14:32:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=358"},"modified":"2025-04-21T15:03:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:03:05","slug":"shine-a-light-the-importance-of-oral-cancer-screenings-during-regular-checkups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/18\/shine-a-light-the-importance-of-oral-cancer-screenings-during-regular-checkups\/","title":{"rendered":"Shine a Light: The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings During Regular Checkups"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Regular dental checkups are not just about looking for cavities, dental decay, gum disease, and signs of damage or infection. They\u2019re also designed to be a preventive solution that can potentially save your life. With oral cancer<\/a> killing one individual every hour in the United States, regular screenings are essential. Keep reading to learn why your dentist strongly urges six-month appointments, not only to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile but also to keep you from becoming a statistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Occurs During an Oral Cancer Screening?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When meeting with your dentist for a regular dental checkup, they will conduct an oral cancer screening to see if abnormalities exist that require further testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most patients never know the screening is being conducted because of how fast it can be performed; however, many dentists are now attempting to educate individuals on their purpose and importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During an oral cancer screening, your dentist will look at your mouth, jaw, face, neck, and throat to determine if any of the following are evident:<\/p>\n\n\n\n