Smiles For Life is proud to offer a quick and painless exam that could save your life by screening for oral cancer!

While oral cancer is most often associated with smoking and other lifestyle factors, the American Dental Association reports that over 25% of oral cancer cases occur in non-smokers and people without other risk factors. Moreover, only about 30% of oral cancer cases can be detected with a normal visual exam before they reach an advanced stage! Fortunately, the ViziLite Plus exam reduces this risk by making it easier for our doctors to identify oral cancer and any abnormal tissue that might develop into oral cancer.

An annual ViziLite Plus exam, in combination with our regular visual examination, provides comprehensive oral screening that can detect oral cancer earlier than a visual examination alone! The ViziLite Plus exam is painless and fast and convenient, and it could help save your life! Our doctors or hygienists will perform the ViziLite Plus exam immediately following a regular visual examination. First, you will be instructed to rinse with a special cleansing solution. Next, the normal overhead lighting will be dimmed. Then, our doctors will examine your mouth using the specially designed light technology of ViziLite Plus. The form of light used in the ViziLite Plus system, in combination with the cleansing rinse, will make any abnormal tissue much easier to see!

Fortunately, oral cancer can be treated with a very high rate of success when caught early! When pre malignant lesions or early stage oral cancer is found, treatment is simpler, less invasive, and more than 90% successful. With how quick and simple VisiLite Plus is, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of this great screening tool, regardless of your risk factors!

Call us today at 952-888-2300 to set up an appointment for this very important exam.