Invisalign treatment is generally more comfortable than traditional braces. While you may experience some minor discomfort or pressure when wearing a new set of aligners, it is typically temporary and indicates that the treatment is working.
Our dentist and our team use the VELscope® oral cancer screening system in Marietta, GA, to examine your mouth for oral cancer and help keep your smile healthy. Usually performed during your routine dental checkups, this screening is fast, easy and nonintrusive.
Oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, cheeks, throat (pharynx), sinuses, and hard and soft palate. While oral cancer can usually be successfully treated when detected early, most cases of oral cancer are not detected until they have progressed into a more serious, advanced stage that is much more difficult to treat. In fact, oral cancer may be life-threatening. At our office, we are dedicated to doing all we can to detect and treat oral cancers and other abnormalities at the earliest possible stage. During your routine dental cleanings and exams at our office, our dentist and team will perform an oral cancer screening to check for the signs of oral cancer.
The following are common symptoms of oral cancer:
While our team will perform a screening for oral cancer to check for these and other symptoms, we encourage you to contact us if you notice any of these problems or if you experience any other type of dental pain. We are committed to helping you stay in good health.
Invisalign treatment is generally more comfortable than traditional braces. While you may experience some minor discomfort or pressure when wearing a new set of aligners, it is typically temporary and indicates that the treatment is working.
While dental bridges are considered a semi-permanent solution for missing teeth, they may need to be replaced over time due to wear and tear or changes in oral health.