When visiting Dr. Lars Johnson and Dr. Marcos Montoya for your 6 month dental check up, you are receiving more than “just” a teeth cleaning. They are also performing necessary oral cancer screenings in Hoffman Estates, IL each time, which is vital for early detection. It is estimated that approximately 48,250 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with Oral Cancer this year (according to oralcancer.org). Oral cancer or “mouth cancer” can affect the lips, cheeks, tongue, palate and gums. The Oral Cancer Foundation lists dental oral cancer screenings as the first line of defense in early detection of oral cancer.
