Oral Cancer Screening At Home

Six easy steps to check for oral cancer at home!

1. Tongue - Extend your tongue as far as it can go, examine the sides and underside for white and red patches, and feel your tongue for lumps.
2. Lip and Cheek - Feel for lumps or bumps while looking for white and red patches.
3. Double-Digit Probe - Examine the floor of your mouth from the top to bottom simultaneously for lumps and red and white patches.
4. Palate Tickle - Check the roof of your mouth for lumps and areas of softness on the hard palate, looking for white and red patches.
5. Neck Caress - Palpate your neck for enlarged lymph nodes.
6. Tonsils - Depress the tongue and check for enlarged tonsils and any white or red patches.

Remember this does not replace seeing your dentist, this is just a cautionary screening. If you notice any unusual patches or unexplained soreness contact your dentist immediately.