Oral cancer screening in Fort Worth, TX
A fast, painless check that Dr. Le performs at every routine visit — because the difference between caught early and caught late is enormous.
Understanding oral cancer risk
Oral cancer often begins as something small and painless — a patch of discoloured tissue, a sore that doesn’t heal, a lump you would never think to mention. That is exactly why screening belongs in a routine check-up rather than a special appointment.
Dr. Le performs an oral cancer screening at every routine visit. It takes a couple of minutes, it doesn’t hurt, and it is included as part of your examination.
Signs worth mentioning to us
- A sore or ulcer in the mouth that has not healed within two weeks
- White or red patches on the tongue, gums or lining of the mouth
- A lump, thickening or rough spot in the mouth, lip or throat
- Persistent difficulty chewing, swallowing or moving the jaw or tongue
- Numbness, or unexplained bleeding anywhere in the mouth
- A change in the way your teeth or dentures fit together
Screening with VELscope®
Alongside a careful visual and physical examination, we use VELscope® adjunctive screening technology. It uses a safe blue light to make certain tissue changes visible that can be difficult to spot under ordinary light.
A screening is not a diagnosis. If anything looks unusual we will explain exactly what we have seen, document it, and arrange the appropriate follow-up or referral straight away. Most findings turn out to be harmless — but checking is the entire point.
Oral cancer screening FAQs
Do I need to book a separate appointment?
No. Dr. Le performs the screening as part of every routine examination and cleaning visit, so it happens automatically.
Does it hurt?
Not at all. It involves a visual and physical examination of the soft tissues, plus a light-based check. There is nothing invasive about it.
What happens if something is found?
We will show and explain what we have seen, record it, and arrange prompt follow-up or a referral for definitive diagnosis. We will not leave you wondering.
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