An oral cancer screening is a quick, painless exam performed during your regular visit to check for early signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth. Dr. Koman evaluates your gums, tongue, cheeks, throat, and other soft tissues for any unusual sores, lumps, discoloration, or lesions.
Many cases of oral cancer develop without noticeable symptoms in the early stages, which is why professional screenings are so important. When caught early, treatment is far less invasive and outcomes improve significantly. Dr. Koman includes this screening as a standard part of every routine exam.
During your screening, Dr. Koman visually examines all soft tissues in your mouth, including your tongue, cheeks, gums, floor of the mouth, and the back of your throat. He’s looking for any changes in color, texture, or shape that could indicate a problem.
If anything looks unusual, we may recommend a follow-up visit or a biopsy to get a closer look. The screening itself takes just a few minutes and requires no special preparation. It’s a simple step that can make a significant difference in your long-term health.
Everyone should receive regular oral cancer screenings, but certain factors increase your risk. Tobacco and alcohol use, prolonged sun exposure to the lips, a history of HPV, and a family history of cancer all elevate your chances. Even if none of these apply to you, oral cancer can affect anyone.
That’s why Dr. Koman performs a screening at every routine visit regardless of your risk profile. It takes minutes, costs nothing extra, and could catch something before it becomes serious.
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Dr. Koman examines your lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, and throat for any sores, discoloration, lumps, or textural changes.
He gently feels the tissues in your mouth and under your jaw to check for any unusual masses, swelling, or tenderness that might not be visible.
If everything looks normal, you're all set. If anything needs a closer look, Dr. Koman will explain what he found and recommend a follow-up plan.
Screenings are performed at every routine visit so we can track changes over time. Consistent monitoring is the most effective form of early detection.
Some practices rush through exams and skip the screening entirely. At Koman Dental Denver, an oral cancer check is part of every visit. It takes minutes, and it could be the most important part of your appointment.
Not at all. The screening is a quick visual and physical exam of the soft tissues in your mouth. There are no needles, no special tools, and no discomfort.
We perform an oral cancer screening at every routine exam, which we recommend twice a year. If you have elevated risk factors, Dr. Koman may suggest more frequent monitoring.
Persistent sores that don't heal, unexplained lumps or thickening, red or white patches, difficulty swallowing, and chronic hoarseness are all potential warning signs. Many early cases have no symptoms at all, which is why screening matters.
Dr. Koman will explain what he found and may recommend a follow-up appointment or biopsy for further evaluation. Catching something early doesn't mean it's cancer, but it means we can act quickly if needed.
No. Oral cancer screenings are included as a standard part of your routine exam at Koman Dental Denver. There's no additional charge.
Just book a cleaning and exam. Call us at (303) 759-0731 or schedule online. Your screening is automatically included with every visit.
Whether it’s been six months or six years since your last visit, there’s no judgment here. We’re focused on where your smile is now and keeping it healthy going forward. Request an appointment online or give us a call.