Oral Cancer Screening
in Northeast Brampton
Oral cancer screening is a quick, painless check that helps your dentist find changes in your mouth early. At Gardenbrooke Dental in Northeast Brampton, Dr. Tanya Khattra, DDS, includes oral cancer screening at no extra charge with every comprehensive exam. It is part of our standard of care at every visit.
What Is Oral Cancer Screening?
An oral cancer screening is a visual and hands-on exam of your lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, the floor and roof of your mouth, and your throat area. Your dentist looks for sores, white or red patches, lumps or other changes that do not look normal. Finding changes early gives you the best chance of simple, effective care.
Who Should Be Screened?
- Every adult patient, as part of a routine exam.
- People who smoke or use tobacco products.
- People who drink alcohol regularly.
- Anyone with a sore, patch or lump that has not healed within a couple of weeks.
What Happens During Screening
- Visual exam: your dentist checks the inside of your mouth under good light.
- Gentle palpation: the neck, jaw and floor of the mouth are felt for lumps or swelling.
- Documentation: any area of concern is recorded.
- Next steps: a suspicious area may be monitored at a follow-up visit or referred promptly for a biopsy.
The screening takes just a few minutes and is non-invasive.
Before Your Visit
- Tell us about any sores, lumps or patches that you have noticed.
- Mention changes in swallowing, speaking or numbness in your mouth.
- Share whether you use tobacco or drink alcohol so we can assess risk.
- Bring a list of your medications.
After Your Screening
- You can return to normal activities straight away.
- If an area is being monitored, book your follow-up visit as advised.
- Check your own mouth regularly and call us if a sore or lump lasts longer than two weeks.
- Call us if you notice bleeding, numbness or trouble swallowing.
Cost and Insurance
Oral cancer screening is included at no extra charge with every comprehensive exam. We accept most major dental insurance plans, NIHB and CDCP for eligible patients.
Why Choose Gardenbrooke Dental
- Screening at every comprehensive exam as our standard of care.
- Same-day appointments available and new patients always welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I have an oral cancer screening?
Screening is done at each comprehensive checkup, usually once or twice a year. Patients with risk factors may benefit from more frequent monitoring.
Is oral cancer screening painful?
No. The exam is quick and non-invasive. Your dentist simply looks inside your mouth and feels the neck, jaw and floor of the mouth.
What happens if something suspicious is found?
Most findings turn out to be harmless. Your dentist will record the area and either monitor it at a follow-up visit or refer you for a biopsy. Early referral is the right approach.
Is there an extra fee for oral cancer screening?
No. It is included at no extra charge with every comprehensive exam.
What are common signs of oral cancer?
Examples include sores that do not heal, white or red patches, lumps, numbness or pain that does not go away. If you notice any of these, call us rather than waiting for your next visit.
Book Your Visit in Northeast Brampton
Book your exam and oral cancer screening in Northeast Brampton. Same-day appointments are available.
- Phone: (905) 913-7878
- Address: 275 Gardenbrooke Trail, Brampton, ON L6P 4M6
- New patients are always welcome, and same-day appointments are available. We are open seven days a week.