OralID®

Painless Oral Cancer Detection

At each visit, we evaluate many aspects of your overall health including a visual exam of all

areas of your mouth. Most people are surprised at the large amount of surface area that lines

the mouth. Did you know over 30 square inches of tissue make up the oral cavity!

While oral cancer can afflict anyone, tobacco users put themselves at a significantly higher risk

than non-users. Chewing tobacco contains up to 3000 different chemicals, including the same

compounds used in pesticides and embalming fluid. Cellular changes below the surface aren't

always detectable until they've advanced to a critical stage. That's why we rely on the OralID®

to help us examine the tissue of both users and non-users of tobacco.

OralID® is a wireless, handheld device with a blue light that is used to light up the oral cavity.

This fluorescence technology significantly enhances visual exams. No rinses or dyes required!

Easy to use and painless, OralID® gives us vital information in our quest for early detection of

any cancerous or pre-cancerous changes.

If we suspect any unusual changes in your mouth tissue, we may suggest a biopsy and

microscopic analysis by a qualified lab.