Using one of the most advanced technological improvements, Smile Savers Dentistry has adopted an anticipatory approach in the fight to maintain healthy dental hygiene by incorporating the routine use of VELscope Vx for a thorough dental hygiene cleaning and exam. We have incorporated the routine use of the VELscope Vx system for a thorough oral cancer screening during dental hygiene cleanings and exams. The VELscope oral cancer tool provides a distinctive advantage by uncovering abnormal tissue, including oral mucosal abnormalities, that are often hidden below the surface. This allows for the early detection of affected tissues, even before they become noticeable to the naked eye or develop into oral mucosal lesions.

VELscope has empowered experts with a tool that favorably repositions them in the fight against cancerous and precancerous growth, particularly within the oral cavity. With VELscope oral cancer screenings, early detection dramatically enhances the odds of curing the disease by 80 percent, which could be conclusive in most cases.

America witnesses an alarming rate of oral cancer, with a projection of 48,000 oral or pharyngeal diagnoses by the end of this year. Globally, the statistics are even more disturbing, with 450,000 new cases discovered annually. The surreptitious nature of oral cancer is one of its deadliest traits. This cancer is often unnoticeable and painless in its early phase, leaving unsuspecting patients unaware of its presence. The covert nature of oral cancer allows it to develop unrestrained until it reaches an advanced, lethal stage. When oral cancer is advanced, survival chances diminish significantly.

Early Detection is Pivotal

In combating the life-threatening threat of oral cancer, early detection is paramount. An early diagnosis ensures an 83% chance of a 5-year survival rate. The VELscope system, with its term action VELscope oral cancer screening ability, has the remarkable advantage of identifying the most inconspicuous signs of oral cancer, without compromising healthy gum. While it's imperative to understand that VELscope does not directly diagnose oral cancer, it is instrumental in detecting conditions that might signal the onset of oral cancer. The VELscope system works by projecting a harmless blue light into the mouth, absorbed by molecules, highlighting any abnormal tissue. This laser dentistry tool is advantageous in various ways, primarily because it is quick, harmless, and painless. Opting for a VELscope Vx test ensures peace of mind, confirming healthy tissue or prompting proactive measures if oral cancer signs are detected.

Smile Savers Dentistry is entirely devoted to promoting your oral health, with doctors that are constantly driven by the need to offer impeccable quality service that is tailored to meet the peculiar needs of patients while adopting cutting edge technology for the betterment of the Howard county community. VELscope® Vx is one of the many innovative ways through which we continue to provide outstanding oral health care. Call the office at 410-730-6460 to schedule an appointment today.