Why Oral Cancer Screenings Matter
Oral cancer is a silent threat. It can develop without pain or obvious symptoms, often going unnoticed until it reaches an advanced stage. But when detected early, oral cancer is highly treatable. That’s why Dr. Cornelius offers routine oral cancer screenings as part of her biologic, whole-body approach to dentistry.
Your mouth is a window into your overall health. During your screening, Dr. Cornelius isn’t just checking for cavities—he’s looking for signs of abnormal tissue, lesions, or other changes that could indicate early cancer or precancer.
Holistic Prevention. Lifesaving Awareness.
At Dr. Cornelius’s San Antonio practice, prevention is everything. He believes in empowering patients with knowledge and proactive care—because early detection saves lives.
Your oral cancer screening is:
- Quick and painless – Completed in just a few minutes during your regular visit
- Non-invasive – No poking, prodding, or discomfort
- Thorough and high-tech – We use advanced diagnostic tools to detect even the smallest changes
- Holistically integrated – Your screening is part of a larger focus on full-body wellness and immune system support
Who Should Be Screened?
Everyone. While tobacco and alcohol use increase your risk, oral cancer can affect anyone, including healthy, nonsmoking adults. Factors like HPV, sun exposure (lip cancer), and even chronic inflammation in the mouth can play a role.
Dr. Cornelius recommends annual screenings for all adult patients—especially those over age 40.
What We Look For
During your oral cancer screening, Dr. Cornelius will examine:
- Lips, gums, cheeks, and tongue
- Roof and floor of the mouth
- Throat and lymph nodes in the neck
- Any unusual lumps, discolorations, or persistent sores
If anything suspicious is found, we’ll guide you through next steps with compassion and clarity.
The Oral Cancer Foundation has some great information to help better educate you on what oral cancer looks like. Click here to be redirected to their page.
Peace of Mind Through Prevention
Dr. Cornelius is more than a dentist—he’s a dedicated partner in your health journey. With his biologic and holistic focus, he takes every opportunity to prevent disease before it starts and to support your body’s natural healing abilities.
An oral cancer screening is one of the simplest, most powerful tools you can use to protect your long-term health.
Reclaim Your Oral Health Naturally
If you’re looking for a gentler, safer, and more effective way to approach dentistry in San Antonio, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cornelius today. Discover the difference that holistic, biological dentistry can make—not just for your smile, but for your life.
📍 Conveniently located in San Antonio, TX
📞 Call us at 210-529-7837
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Dr. Cornelius, DDS, MAGD
Biological & Holistic Dentistry | San Antonio, TX
Whole body. Whole health. Whole healing.