Preventative Care Can Make All the Difference

Oral Cancer Screening in Hilton Head

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Detect Problems Early With Oral Cancer Screening

Preventative care is a vital element of your overall health and wellness, and that extends to your teeth as well. Oral cancer can be a life-threatening disease, so early detection is vital to minimize the risks and protect your health.

The skilled team at Ocean Aesthetics and Dental knows the signs and performs regular and thorough oral cancer screening in Hilton Head to safeguard our patients’ oral health. Be sure to stay on top of these screenings to keep potential health problems from growing.

What To Expect

Cancer Screenings at Ocean Aesthetics and Dental

    What It Treats

  • Lip or mouth sores

  • Discolored patches inside your mouth

  • Growths or lumps in your mouth or throat

  • Unexplainable mouth pain

  • Hardened lymph nodes

  • Difficulty swallowing

Early Signs of Oral Cancer

You should prioritize oral cancer screenings as part of your regular dental visits, but screenings are especially vital if you have experienced any of the early symptoms of oral cancer.

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How Oral Cancer Screenings Work

Upon your routine cleaning appointment, we annually examine the oral cavity using Velscope, a UV detection scope, to comprehensively look for any signs of oral cancer.

We will start by looking inside of your mouth to see if any visual indicators are present. Your cheeks, throat, tongue, and the rest of your mouth will be examined to see if you have any notable warning signs. Finally, we will feel for hardened lymph nodes in your neck, another indicator of cancer.

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What to Expect From Your Screening

For your oral cancer screening in Hilton Head, you can expect to be treated with empathy and care at Ocean Aesthetics and Dental. We use the most effective methods to look for the signs of oral cancer, and our process is straightforward and pain-free.

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Patient Stories

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    Lynn W

    How many people can say they look forward to going to the dentist? Although I must admit I'm not a fan of the drilling, I always enjoyed walking into your cheery office and receiving such a friendly welcome from all of your staff. But even more importantly, I knew I would have professional, personal, and cutting edge care from people who were concerned about me. Elizabeth, you are an excellent dentist. You are extremely knowledgable about your profession, and your work is thorough and exact. You are eager to take the time to fully explain what you are doing and why. You take a great deal of pride in your work, and this attitude carries over to your staff, which is very competent and hard working. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to have you as my dentist for the past few years. Thank you so much for the wonderful job that you have done for me and for our whole family! We will certainly miss you. I wish you much happiness and success in your move. It may be rough at first, but I have no doubt that you will do exceedingly well. Think of the lovely weather!

    Lynn W

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    Dr Sugg acquired a practice from a friend of mine who was my dentist for more than 35 years. He was good. She is better. Her appointments are on time, and her work is excellent. What more can I say? You will be happy doing business with her.

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  • The staff at Dr. Suggs office is amazing! They are friendly and personable. I'm continually impressed…

    Lynette S

    The staff at Dr. Suggs office is amazing! They are friendly and personable. I'm continually impressed at how child oriented everyone is. They go out of their way to make my young children feel comfortable. As a result, my kids actually look forward to going to the dentist. Add that to the exceptional care we receive and I wouldn't ever want to go anywhere else!

    Lynette S

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    Donna W

    Ocean dental and Doctor Elizabeth Sugg saved my smile! This dental practice excels in both customer service and skill. Sitting on the beach in Hilton Head, ten hours from home, I bit into a carrot only to find my long standing frontal bridge was gone. I was devastated and not a pretty sight with my four front teeth in my hands, then I saw that one of the anchor teeth was broken. Having no experience with local dentists, I called several practices and lisped my crisis. All the others could offer were appointments sometime the next day. Ocean dental not only calmed me down, but gave me an appointment within the hour that afternoon, and provided helpful directions across the island. Dr Sugg graciously stayed beyond regular office hours to do a permanent reattachment of my bridge, and I left Ocean Dental fully able to enjoy the rest of my vacation. The staff readily worked with my existing dental insurance. If I lived in Hilton Head, Dr Sugg and Ocean Dental would be my dentist

    Donna W

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    Vanessa

    I am absolutely delighted with my new tooth! It's bloody perfect! You go beyond for your patients, and it's truly appreciated and your assistant Marina is no doubt a credit to your practice with her exceptional customer care and attention she gives to your patients. Thank you so much!

    Vanessa

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    Rachael B

    Dear Dr Sugg, Thank you so much for doing my moms teeth & for lasering my canker sores they feel much better. Thank you for all the time you have spent with us when we needed our teeth cleaned. You are a amazing lady and I am excited to come back in 6 months to see you. I hope you have a great rest of your summer & have fun cleaning more teeth!

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Why Visit Ocean Aesthetics and Dental?

Effective Results

We have screened countless patients over the years, and we know the warning signs for oral cancer.

Life-Changing Treatment

Early cancer detection can make all the difference, so do not wait if you are due for a screening.

Compassionate Team

Our team puts your care and comfort first, so you can count on a smooth experience when you work with us.

About Our Practice

We have been committed to dental excellence in Hilton Head since 2008.

We have even expanded to offer an array of aesthetic services to provide you with the best treatment options whenever you visit our practice.

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