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When you visit Practice 32 in Colorado Springs for your regular dental hygiene appointment, your hygienist does much more than just clean your teeth. A critical component of our preventive care philosophy is performing a thorough oral cancer screening. Early detection dramatically improves treatment outcomes, making this screening potentially life-saving.
It’s a systematic visual and tactile examination of your mouth and surrounding areas to look for any signs of precancerous conditions or early-stage cancer. This includes checking:
Your hygienist is looking for abnormalities like sores that don’t heal (typically within 2 weeks), white or red patches, lumps, thickening tissues, persistent soreness, or difficulty chewing/swallowing.
Oral cancer can often be treated successfully if caught early. Unfortunately, many oral cancers are not detected until later stages, making treatment more difficult and reducing survival rates. Regular screenings allow dental professionals to identify suspicious areas often before the patient notices any symptoms themselves.
While oral cancer can affect anyone, certain factors increase the risk:
However, it’s crucial to remember that a significant percentage of oral cancers occur in people with no known risk factors, highlighting the importance of universal screening.
Your dental hygienist at Practice 32 is trained to *observe* potentially abnormal areas. We do not provide a diagnosis. If something suspicious is noted during your screening:
Early referral from our dental hygiene practice to the appropriate diagnostic professional is key.
Oral cancer screening is a quick, painless, and vital part of your routine dental hygiene care. Don’t skip your regular visits!
Schedule your comprehensive oral health assessment and screening at Practice 32 by calling 719-427-4733.
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Lisa.★★★★★
I highly recommend Practice 32. Olivia is very knowledgeable. She has state of the art equipment and takes the time to explain what she is doing, explains how to properly floss and how to take the best care of your teeth. Very different from any other teeth cleaning I’ve ever experienced! Definitely check out Practice 32!
Jerome★★★★★
When I went to Practice 32, I found Olivia to be very professional and friendly. The office was immaculate, beautifully decorated and calming. Olivia spent more time than any other dental hygienist I had been to explaining her process and how to better care for my teeth…
Joe★★★★★
Not only are my teeth super clean, I learned so much in how to properly clean my teeth. Trust me, I thought I knew what I was doing but Olivia showed me the way!! If you want great care and knowledge, go see Olivia. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!
Michelle★★★★★
This was the most pleasant and relaxing dental cleaning that I’ve ever had. Olivia was patient and kind, and explained the process and the equipment. I found it both interesting and informative! I appreciate that she was also able to take X-rays, which can be sent to my new dentist. Olivia will be my hygienist from here on out. Thank you!
Rose★★★★★
Olivia is a wonderful! This is the first time I’ve used the guided biofilm therapy, and my teeth felt so much cleaner than a traditional cleaning. Highly recommend!
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Olivia and her team are amazing. This was my 2nd visit to Practice 32 and their welcoming environment, coupled with their professional dental care make it very easy for me to highly recommend them.
