Our Dental Treatments
Early detection can make a meaningful difference. Screening helps identify changes that may need attention.
A preventive step during your dental visit
Oral cancer screening is an important part of monitoring your overall mouth health, not just your teeth and gums. At Burnaby Heights Dental Centre, screening helps look for unusual changes in the lips, tongue, cheeks, throat, gums, and other soft tissues of the mouth.
Looking for signs that are easy to miss
Some oral health changes may not cause pain or obvious symptoms at first. Sores that do not heal, unusual patches, lumps, persistent irritation, or changes in tissue color can all be reasons for closer evaluation. Regular screening helps make sure these concerns are not ignored.
VELscope® screening technology
Burnaby Heights Dental Centre uses VELscope® technology to help identify tissue changes that may not be visible during a standard visual exam. This adds another layer of support when checking for abnormalities and deciding whether further evaluation is needed.
Peace of mind through early awareness
Oral cancer screening is a simple but valuable part of preventive dental care. By checking soft tissue regularly, Burnaby Heights Dental Centre helps patients stay informed, catch concerns earlier, and take the right next step if something needs additional attention.
Screens lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, and soft tissues
Helps identify unusual tissue changes
VELscope® technology available
Supports early detection and referral when needed
Included as part of preventive oral health care
