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When you visit the practice of Smile In Style, Diem Do, DDS, in Marrero, Louisiana, you get more than just routine dental care. You also benefit from an oral cancer screening test to detect early warning signs of this disease. This screening doesn’t require that you prepare in advance. It’s an extra service provided by Dr. Diem Do to help monitor your oral health. Left unchecked oral cancer can be deadly. For this reason, we include oral cancer screenings in your routine dental care.
During an oral cancer screening test, Dr. Do will examine your neck and throat for signs of lumps, bumps, or other abnormalities. With gloved hands, he will then gently inspect the interior of your mouth. – your tongue, cheeks, palate, and surrounding tissues – for swelling, sores, red, white, or speckled patches, lumps, eroded areas, or other signs that indicate an oral health issue.
Additional symptoms of oral cancer include:
The good news is that oral cancer can be treated if caught early enough through oral surgery and radiation therapy if needed. Suppose Dr. Diem Do discovers what appear to be early warning signs of this disease; he can recommend further testing to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition. This testing involves taking a biopsy of tissues in your mouth to examine them for the presence of cancer cells. If necessary, we’ll refer you to an oral cancer specialist to get a clear-cut diagnosis and treatment.
Oral cancer screenings are essential for everyone, even more so if this disease runs in your family. Dr. Diem Do will perform this screening during all routine dental visits. To learn more about our oral cancer screening services or to schedule quality dental care, contact our Marrero, LA office at (504) 340-9400.
Dr. Diem Do set up his private practice after graduating from the University of New Orleans and LSU School of Dentistry. He follows continuing education for the benefit of his patients. Dr. Tami Nguyen is a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana and LSU School of Dentistry. Both are members of top professional organizations like the American Dental Association and New Orleans and Louisiana Dental Associations. They are trusted and respected by the community for their high-quality dental services.
Our patients have wonderful things to say about the care they receive from Dr. Do and his team.
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