Dental Services in Carrollton

Oral Cancer Exam

Oral cancer kills more people nationwide than either cervical or skin (melanoma) cancer, and only half of patients diagnosed will survive more than five years. One American dies every hour from oral cancer. The most common risk factors are tobacco use, frequent high quantity alcohol consumption, constant sunlight exposure, habitual cheek or lip biting, or poorly fitting dentures. Although most oral cancers are found in people who use tobacco and/or drink alcohol excessively, 25 percent of oral cancers occur in people who have no risk factors at all.

Your dentist could very well be your number one soldier in the fight against oral cancer. Statistics show in about 10 percent of patients, dentists notice a problem area even before the patient notices. During a regular dental checkup, Dr. Campbell will examine your entire mouth, searching for a flat, painless, white or red spot or small sore. Other signs of oral cancer can include:

A sore that bleeds easily or does not heal.
A color change of the oral tissues.
A lump, thickening, rough spot, crust, or small, eroded area.
Pain, tenderness, or numbness anywhere in the mouth or on the lips.

Remember to schedule regular checkups for everyone in your family. Two visits per year are recommended for general care. If, between visits, you notice any unusual changes in your mouth, call Dr. Campbell immediately. Together you and your dentist can fight and win the battle against oral cancer. For more information about oral cancer, support groups, or treatments, visit www.oralcancerfoundation.org.

We look forward to making you smile. Call our Carrollton dental office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Campbell and discuss how we can change your smile and life. Conveniently located in Carrollton, we serve residents from Plano, Lewisville, and across the metroplex.

Smile Makeovers

Ready for a whole new smile? Before we begin treatment, we can show you how it will look with a 3D wax model of your mouth. We’ll even make a special model that you can put in your mouth to see just how great you’ll look when your treatment is complete.

Comprehensive Examinations

Our comprehensive examinations begin with a complete medical history, vital signs, and oral cancer screening. We then conduct a thorough exam of your teeth and gums and other soft tissue to ensure the most accurate assessment. Using an intraoral camera, we will show you any areas of concern so you will understand your treatment plan.

Referrals

Occasionally, we feel that a patient with a more complicated or severe problem—an impacted wisdom tooth or advanced periodontal disease, for example—would benefit from the services of a specialist in that area. In these cases, we can refer patients to specialists whom we know and trust to provide the same high quality of care that we provide.

For Your Comfort

We want you to feel that our office is an oasis of calm in your life. You can listen to music on our noise-canceling headphones and lay back in the dental chair with pillows and blankets we provide. To help you with your anxiety level during your treatment, we also offer nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas) and oral and IV sleep sedation. Tell us the comfort level you desire.

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