Early detection screening using advanced diagnostic tools — painless, life-saving.
Oral cancer refers to cancer that develops in the mouth, lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, gums, or throat. India has one of the highest rates of oral cancer in the world, largely due to the prevalence of tobacco use, betel nut chewing, and pan consumption. When detected early — at Stage I or II — the survival rate is significantly higher than for late-stage diagnoses.
An oral cancer screening at Manya Dental is a quick, painless visual and tactile examination performed during your routine dental check-up. Your dentist systematically examines all oral tissues for any abnormalities — ulcers that do not heal, white or red patches, unusual lumps, or changes in tissue texture that may indicate pre-cancerous or cancerous changes.
The screening takes just a few minutes and requires no special preparation. It is recommended annually for all adults, and more frequently for those with known risk factors including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, HPV, or previous oral cancer. Early detection through routine screening is the single most effective way to improve oral cancer outcomes.
Your dentist reviews your risk factors — tobacco use, alcohol consumption, HPV history, family history — to establish your individual risk profile.
Using a bright light and mirror, your dentist systematically examines all surfaces of the mouth including lips, cheeks, tongue, floor, roof of mouth, and gums.
Your dentist gently feels the floor of the mouth, tongue, and jaw for any abnormal lumps, swellings, or lymph node enlargements.
Any areas of concern are documented and photographed. Suspicious lesions may be monitored at a follow-up visit or referred for biopsy.
If an area of concern is identified, your dentist will refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for further evaluation. Early referral is always the priority.
Oral cancer detected at Stage I has a 5-year survival rate above 80%. Detected at Stage IV, that rate drops dramatically. Screening gives you the best chance of a positive outcome.
The entire screening takes 5–10 minutes and involves no injections, no discomfort, and no special preparation. It can be done at any routine dental appointment.
For the vast majority of patients, screening confirms that everything is healthy. That reassurance alone is valuable — and the cost of not knowing is far too high.
Annual screening is recommended for all adults. More frequent screening — every 6 months — is recommended for those who use tobacco (smoked or smokeless), consume alcohol regularly, chew betel nut or pan, or have a personal or family history of oral cancer.
The dentist examines all visible surfaces of your mouth with a light and mirror, then gently feels for any abnormal lumps or thickenings. It takes 5–10 minutes and is completely painless.
Common warning signs include: a mouth ulcer that does not heal within 2 weeks, a red or white patch inside the mouth, unexplained bleeding, difficulty swallowing or chewing, a lump or thickening in the mouth or neck, or numbness in the mouth or lips. Report any of these to your dentist immediately.
Yes. While tobacco use is the largest risk factor, oral cancer can develop in people who have never smoked, particularly due to HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection, which is now a significant cause of oropharyngeal cancers globally.
No. A screening is a visual and physical examination — no tissue is removed. If a suspicious area is identified during screening, a biopsy (removal of a small tissue sample for laboratory analysis) may be recommended as the next step.
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