{"id":1824,"date":"2025-04-30T08:38:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T08:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgohel.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=1824"},"modified":"2025-06-03T17:09:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T17:09:48","slug":"oral-cancer-screening","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/oral-cancer-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Cancer Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1824\" class=\"elementor elementor-1824\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b9ca204 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b9ca204\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779f8449 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" 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https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nervous-woman-afraid-of-dental-examination-doctor-2024-10-20-17-48-45-utc-scaled-e1748942163613.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44fbe158 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"44fbe158\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2170d4d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2170d4d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Us <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-187982d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"187982d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Oral Cancer Screening<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fb97371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fb97371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At our Middletown, NJ dental practice, we prioritize your overall health just as much as your smile. That\u2019s why we offer thorough oral cancer screenings as part of our commitment to comprehensive, preventive care. Dr. Jay Gohel is trained to detect the early warning signs of oral cancer with a meticulous eye and a deep understanding of oral pathology. With his calm, supportive approach and years of clinical experience, you can feel confident that your well-being is in trusted hands. Our goal is to give you peace of mind through regular monitoring and early detection\u2014because identifying concerns early can make all the difference.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We utilize modern diagnostic tools and visual-tactile examination methods to screen for subtle changes in the tissues of the mouth, lips, tongue, and throat. These screenings are quick, painless, and easily incorporated into your routine checkup visits. Whether you have risk factors or are simply staying proactive about your health, our oral cancer screenings are a simple yet powerful step toward long-term wellness. We take the time to answer your questions, explain any findings, and ensure you always feel informed and empowered. With our thoughtful care, advanced screening methods, and dedication to prevention, you can rely on us for a higher standard of dental health that looks out for your total well-being.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce44223 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ce44223\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5da3a5e8 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5da3a5e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a2fcfeb elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a2fcfeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/doctor-checking-man-throat-with-medical-stick-2025-01-09-04-17-07-utc-scaled-e1748942126894-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3657\" alt=\"oral cancer screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/doctor-checking-man-throat-with-medical-stick-2025-01-09-04-17-07-utc-scaled-e1748942126894-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/doctor-checking-man-throat-with-medical-stick-2025-01-09-04-17-07-utc-scaled-e1748942126894-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/doctor-checking-man-throat-with-medical-stick-2025-01-09-04-17-07-utc-scaled-e1748942126894-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/doctor-checking-man-throat-with-medical-stick-2025-01-09-04-17-07-utc-scaled-e1748942126894.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54b8252 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54b8252\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-701d9659 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"701d9659\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why You May Need Oral Cancer Screening<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-158b30b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"158b30b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early detection is the key to successfully treating oral cancer, and regular screenings play a critical role in identifying abnormalities before symptoms arise. Our screening process is simple, quick, and non-invasive, offering peace of mind alongside your routine dental visit. It&#8217;s especially important for patients with risk factors, but everyone can benefit from this essential part of preventive care.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c92ddb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c92ddb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s often recommended in the following situations:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eacf06d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3eacf06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Routine Dental Exams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Included in regular check-ups as a proactive health measure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tobacco Use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For patients who smoke or use smokeless tobacco products.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Excessive Alcohol Consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Another significant risk factor for oral cancer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>History of HPV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Human papillomavirus is linked to oropharyngeal cancers.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\"><\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">Family or Personal History of Cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Especially head, neck, or oral cancers.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eacf03f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1eacf03f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623c1729 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"623c1729\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fdf1c56 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1fdf1c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1018\" src=\"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-dentist-checks-a-patient-s-teeth-in-an-african-d-2025-03-09-11-49-38-utc-scaled-e1748942053526-805x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3655\" alt=\"oral cancer screening benefits\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-dentist-checks-a-patient-s-teeth-in-an-african-d-2025-03-09-11-49-38-utc-scaled-e1748942053526-805x1024.jpg 805w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-dentist-checks-a-patient-s-teeth-in-an-african-d-2025-03-09-11-49-38-utc-scaled-e1748942053526-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-dentist-checks-a-patient-s-teeth-in-an-african-d-2025-03-09-11-49-38-utc-scaled-e1748942053526-768x977.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-dentist-checks-a-patient-s-teeth-in-an-african-d-2025-03-09-11-49-38-utc-scaled-e1748942053526-1208x1536.jpg 1208w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-dentist-checks-a-patient-s-teeth-in-an-african-d-2025-03-09-11-49-38-utc-scaled-e1748942053526.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c9cfabf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c9cfabf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450cdc00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450cdc00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are The Benefits Offered By Oral Cancer Screening?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-511ebb51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"511ebb51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral cancer screenings are designed to detect early warning signs of cancerous or precancerous conditions in the mouth, throat, and surrounding tissues. By identifying changes early, we can refer you for further testing or treatment if needed\u2014improving outcomes and potentially saving lives. Screenings are fast, painless, and integrated into your routine dental care.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b6968e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b6968e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of oral cancer screening include:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77414413 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77414413\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early Detection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Increases the chance of successful treatment and survival.<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-Invasive Procedure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Quick visual and tactile exam with no discomfort.<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identifies Subtle Changes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Detects lesions or abnormalities that might go unnoticed.<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Peace of Mind<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provides reassurance that your health is being closely monitored.<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Risk-Based Monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tailored to your medical history and lifestyle.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\"><\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">Supports Whole-Body Health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Aligns with our commitment to comprehensive wellness care.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee629e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee629e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-300139c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"300139c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-386272c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"386272c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d2df5d4 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3d2df5d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dentist-team-senior-man-dentist-and-his-female-as-2024-12-13-10-29-08-utc-scaled-e1748941980706-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3658\" alt=\"oral cancer screening nj\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-205f2014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"205f2014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Type Of Screening Selected Depends On Your Needs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-418e3b7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"418e3b7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral cancer screenings are customized based on your risk level, age, and medical history. Most screenings are completed visually and manually during routine exams, but patients with elevated risk factors may require more detailed assessments. We use the latest techniques to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b0eda6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57b0eda6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common steps include:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fd5b05b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fd5b05b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visual Inspection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Checks for discoloration, sores, or unusual tissue in the mouth.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tactile Palpation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Feels the cheeks, tongue, jaw, and neck for lumps or swelling.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lighting or Dye Enhancements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: May be used to highlight abnormal tissue.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\"><\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">Medical History Review<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Assesses lifestyle and hereditary factors that may increase risk.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575b572f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"575b572f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal is to provide a complete and proactive approach to your oral and systemic health. If we notice anything unusual, we will guide you through the next steps and coordinate with specialists when necessary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-472e5fa4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"472e5fa4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a7a7cc2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a7a7cc2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d19fb7d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d19fb7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be0a998 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5be0a998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"972\" src=\"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC07428-843x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2570\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC07428-843x1024.webp 843w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC07428-247x300.webp 247w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC07428-768x933.webp 768w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC07428-1265x1536.webp 1265w, https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC07428.webp 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-609a541d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"609a541d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17fcd4a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17fcd4a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choose the office of Jay Gohel DDS &amp; Paul Condello DMD?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c918682 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c918682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen it comes to helping patients achieve a smile, they feel confident sharing with the world; you can depend on the office of Jay Gohel DDS &#038; Paul Condello DMD for the highest quality of care. We strive to help every patient maintain optimal oral health and enjoy the benefits of a smile that looks great and functions at its best. Our practice maintains a position at the forefront of advances in dentistry to offer patients effective and satisfying solutions for improving the look, feel, and function of their smiles.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c1696e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c1696e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe understand the functional and aesthetic requirements of restoring smiles and provide skilled care that successfully combines the art and science of dentistry to achieve outstanding treatment outcomes. At the office of Jay Gohel DDS &#038; Paul Condello DMD, we offer a comprehensive range of services to address all your family\u2019s oral healthcare needs.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cce0f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cce0f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor more information on our office or to schedule an appointment for care, give us a call today.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2828b4be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2828b4be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2df10bab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2df10bab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cca9688 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cca9688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30b34601 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"30b34601\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8170\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8170\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is an oral cancer screening? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8170\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd41bab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1cd41bab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8970ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a8970ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An oral cancer screening is a quick, painless exam during which your dentist checks the mouth, tongue, throat, and surrounding tissues for signs of abnormal growths, lesions, or discolorations that could indicate oral cancer or pre-cancerous changes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8171\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8171\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often should I have an oral cancer screening? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8171\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd57978 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7bd57978\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-311a9d88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"311a9d88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We perform a basic screening at every routine dental visit, typically every six months. Patients with higher risk factors may benefit from more frequent or detailed exams based on individual needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8172\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8172\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is the screening process uncomfortable? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8172\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-253c110d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"253c110d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452d4293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"452d4293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the screening is completely non-invasive and painless. It involves a visual examination and gentle palpation of the tissues in and around your mouth.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8173\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8173\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the early signs of oral cancer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8173\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c520460 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c520460\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e57f2e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e57f2e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common signs include persistent sores, red or white patches, lumps, difficulty swallowing, or unexplained numbness in the mouth or lips. However, early stages often present without symptoms, which is why regular screenings are essential.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8174\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8174\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Who is most at risk for oral cancer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8174\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d24a1b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d24a1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a386a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39a386a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals who smoke or use tobacco, consume alcohol frequently, have HPV, or a family history of oral cancer are at higher risk. Age and prolonged sun exposure (for lip cancer) are also contributing factors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8175\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8175\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What happens if something suspicious is found? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8175\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6546b439 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6546b439\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a4e20b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a4e20b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we detect an area of concern, we\u2019ll discuss our findings with you and may recommend a biopsy or referral to an oral surgeon or specialist for further evaluation and diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8176\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8176\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can oral cancer be cured? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8176\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69153307 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69153307\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3efeef94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3efeef94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, when detected early, oral cancer has a high survival rate. Timely treatment can prevent the spread of cancer and significantly improve long-term outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8177\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8177\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is oral cancer screening covered by insurance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8177\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-250efa0c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"250efa0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f65212c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f65212c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most insurance plans include oral cancer screening as part of routine preventive care. We\u2019ll help verify your coverage and ensure you understand any associated costs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8178\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8178\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I need screening if I have no symptoms? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8178\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c3e048 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55c3e048\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b4cccb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b4cccb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Oral cancer often develops without noticeable symptoms. Regular screenings are critical to catch changes early, especially for patients over 40 or those with risk factors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8179\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8179\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can children or teens get oral cancer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8179\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a1b3b4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37a1b3b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a5ddc0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a5ddc0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While oral cancer is rare in younger patients, screenings are still performed during regular exams as a precaution. 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