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ORAL CANCER SCREENING
VELSCOPE® ORAL CANCER SCREENING
HOW VELSCOPE WORKS
- Takes less than five minutes to complete
- completely non-invasive – there is no rinse or dye necessary
- photo documentation
- The purpose of using VELscope is to identify tissue changes at their earliest stage; once abnormal tissue has been identified it is up to your dental professional to determine what the appropriate next steps are.
The VELscope screening system consists of a specialized white light source and viewing scope that make it easier for your doctor to look closely at the tissues inside your mouth. Normal tissues will almost glow a bright green color. Abnormal tissue shows up much darker under the special light.
An abnormal screening does not always mean that the patient has cancer. If an abnormal screening occurs, your doctor may schedule a second scan later to see if the dark spots disappear, or may choose to perform a gentle, non-invasive brush biopsy to make sure it’s not cancer.
RISK FACTORS FOR ORAL CANCER INCLUDE:
- Genetics (a family history of oral cancer or any type of cancer)
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Frequent use of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco)
- Excessive exposure to the sun at a young age
While men above the age of 50 are typically at the most risk for oral cancer, there has been a recent increase in the number of women with oral cancer due to a connection between oral cancer and the human papilloma virus (HPV-16).
Call Us for Further Info
(905) 877-3641
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Info@guelphviewdental.com
Address
232a Guelph St, Georgetown, ON L7G 4B1
Office Hours:
Mon - Sat: 9 -7 | Sun: Closed