Oral Cancer Screenings with VELscope

Oral cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth. These include the lips, gums, tongue, inside lining of the cheeks, throat, roof of the mouth, and/or the floor of the mouth. Oral cancer occurs when cells on these tissues develop mutations in their DNA. These mutations allow cancer cells to grow and divide when healthy cells would die. Fortunately, Dr. Richard Richter, DMD, FAGD at Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental, P.C. provides patients with oral cancer screenings to diagnose the problem early when it is most treatable.

At Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental, P.C. we utilize VELscope technology to visualize abnormalities that may spot oral cancer in the mucosal tissues of your lips, mouth, and upper throat. In just two minutes, with no rinses, stains, or discomfort, a VELscope examination lets Dr. Richard Richter, DMD, FAGD improve his assessment of your overall oral health to make sure your mouth is as healthy as it can be. It’s important to remember that if the doctor recommends an oral cancer screening it doesn’t mean you have oral cancer.

If you have further questions regarding oral cancer or oral cancer screenings, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our office, visit www.phfamilydentalpc.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Richter, DMD, FAGD at Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental, P.C. called our Patchogue, NY office at 631-475-1191 or our Hampton, NY office at 631-653-5888.