A Noninvasive Screening

We use VELscope® to detect potential risks to oral tissue health.

Careful Examination

At each visit, we evaluate many aspects of your overall health.

This includes a visual exam of all areas of your mouth. Most people are surprised at the large amount of surface area that lines the mouth. Over 30 square inches of tissue make up the oral cavity!

While oral cancer can happen to anyone, tobacco users are at a significantly higher risk than non-users. Chewing tobacco contains up to 3,000 different chemicals, including the same compounds used in pesticides and embalming fluid. Cellular changes below the surface of oral tissue aren't always detectable until they've advanced to a critical stage. That's why we rely on the VELscope® to help us examine the tissue of both users and non-users of tobacco.

What is VELscope®?

VELscope® is a wireless, handheld device that produces a blue light to show aspect of the oral tissue that the naked eye cannot see. This significantly enhances our visual exam and is a noninvasive way to detect any cancerous or pre-cancerous changes early on. VELscope® is recognized by the World Health Organization and this award-winning technology has conducted more than 25 million exams.

If we suspect any unusual changes in your mouth tissue, we may suggest a biopsy and microscopic analysis by a qualified lab.

Why VELscope®?

Efficient.

Did you know over 30 square inches of tissue make up the oral cavity? The natural tissue fluorescence produced by VELscope® allows us to thoroughly examine tissue health even below the surface of oral tissues.

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