Oral Cancer Screening

More than 54,000 people will develop oral cancer in the U.S. this year, and for more than 10,000 of them, that diagnosis will be fatal. The key to successfully fighting and beating this disease is early detection, and that means regular visits with our periodontist, Dr. Jaklin Morovati, for your oral cancer screening in New York City, New York. We make this a part of your periodontal exams, and you can also contact our office at 212-297-2567 any time you notice something unusual with your smile.

Oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, cheeks, throat (pharynx), sinuses, and hard and soft palate. While oral cancer can usually be successfully treated when detected early, most cases of oral cancer are not detected until they have progressed into a more serious, advanced stage that is much more difficult to treat. In fact, oral cancer may be life-threatening. At our office, we are dedicated to doing all we can to detect and treat oral cancers and other abnormalities at the earliest possible stage. During your routine dental cleanings and exams at our office, our periodontist and team will perform an oral cancer screening to check for the signs of oral cancer.

The following are common symptoms of oral cancer:

A persistent sore throat or feeling that something is caught at the back of the throat
Unexplained bleeding in the mouth
A persistent or lasting sore on the face, neck or mouth that bleeds easily and does not heal within two weeks
Unexplained loss of feeling, pain or numbness in the face, neck or mouth
Ear pain
Lumps, bumps or rough spots on the gums, lips or other parts of the mouth
Red, white or speckled red-and-white patches in the mouth
Difficulty chewing, speaking or swallowing
A change in the way your teeth or dentures fit together

While our team will perform a screening for oral cancer to check for these and other symptoms, we encourage you to contact us if you notice any of these problems or if you experience any other type of dental pain. We are committed to helping you stay in good health.

Patient Reviews

She amazing. She helped me with my receding gums, after she gave me the deepest general cleaning of my life. She is super friendly, and works with you every step of the way. I tell all my friends to go to her for cleanings

First time visiting Dr Morovati. She was very attentive and thorough in her examination. Explained clearly what she was doing and what the next steps should be. Very happy with her!

I went to her because I needed a second opinion on my gums. She was patient and clear in her diagnosis, laying out the options on the table. There was never any pressure to do thing or the other, which I appreciate

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