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Patients who reside in the area of Tampa, FL, are encouraged to book a consultation appointment with Dr. Loc Tong or Dr. Angela Rasmussen to undergo a routine evaluation and cleaning. In addition to monitoring a patient’s oral health and wellness, the team at Gentle Dentistry will also perform an oral cancer screening. What Is […]

Hearing that you have the dreaded “C” isn’t exactly what anybody wants. Here at our office, we see patients for a variety of oral conditions, including oral cancer. What if we told you that, for the most part, oral cancer can be prevented? Let’s take a closer look at four things that may put you […]

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends patients to visit their dentist every six months for a hygiene cleaning to help prevent common oral conditions like cavities and gum disease. However, did you also know that you should go to the dentist for oral cancer screenings? What’s An Oral Cancer Screening? The good news about oral […]

If you are a chronic smoker or drinker, did you know that you face an almost 100 percent risk of getting oral cancer than those who aren’t? If that number alone doesn’t scare you, then maybe some of the symptoms of this terrible disease will. From mouth sores to lumps, this article will list the […]

How do you screen patients for oral cancer? My oral cancer screening involves a thorough history and physical exam. I will visually inspect and palpate the head, neck, and oral region. I manually palpate the floor of the mouth. I’ll protract the tongue and inspect the borders and the base. I also look in the […]