Oral Cancer Screenings | Athens, GA

Each year, over 37,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer. Oral cancers have a very high mortality rate when compared to the rates of other types of cancers that are commonly screened, like cervical cancer or prostate cancer. It is recommended that adults get oral cancer screenings each year along with their other regularly scheduled cleanings and screenings.

Oral cancer screenings are exams performed by William Rice, DDS, to look for signs of cancer or precancerous signs in all areas of your mouth. William Rice is an expert dentist and has extensive knowledge of what to look for when performing an oral cancer screening. It is a quick process, but it can make a major difference in your oral health and your life.

Screening patients for oral cancer helps detect oral cancer as early as possible so it can be caught before it is too late. Early detection of oral cancer greatly increases the probability of successful treatment, and like all diseases, early detection is the best defense.

William Rice, DDS, has an office located in the heart of Athens, GA. He has an expert team by his side. He serves both the city of Athens and the surrounding areas, including Commerce and Winder. He offers both cosmetic dentistry services and preventative dental care and treatments. He offers oral cancer screenings as part of his patients’ regular cleanings and screenings. We want to keep you as healthy as possible and do all we can to point you toward any warning signs.

Benefits and Advantages of Oral Cancer Screenings:

• Potential for early detection of oral cancer

• Can be performed at regular cleanings

• Greater probability of successful treatment

• Early detection is key

Book your oral screening today to ensure a better tomorrow.