Lumineers vs. Veneers

You have probably heard a lot about veneers, but do you know about Lumineers? If not, you should know that they can transform your smile in less time and more comfort than you ever imagined. Similar to veneers, Lumineers are hard, porcelain shells that can be applied seamlessly over your teeth. They are digitally designed to be ultra-thin and give you a beautiful and natural-looking smile.

 

Because traditional veneers tend to be thicker, they require more aggressive removal of healthy tooth enamel. On the other hand, Lumineers are about as thin as a contact, so they require a less-invasive procedure than traditional veneers, and it only takes two visits to our office to get them. Since very little enamel has to be removed from the teeth to make room, the procedure does not typically require shots or temporary veneers as you wait for your custom-made Lumineers to be crafted.

 

While Lumineers offer many benefits, Dr. Geetika Chawla recommends that they only be used for minor cosmetic adjustments and not for a major makeover. If you want to extend the size of small teeth, fix minor chips, make teeth appear straighter or change the color of your smile, Lumineers are an exceptional option.

 

To get a smile that you will love showing off, schedule an appointment with our office in Camas, WA by calling (360) 369-6420. For more information about our practice and our services, visit www.radiancedentalnw.com.

Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer is a type of cancer that often goes unnoticed because it has very few signs and symptoms that patients notice. This is why Dr. Sanjeev Sharma performs free oral cancer screenings during each routine visit here at Radiance Dental in Vancouver, Washington.

 

Our patients who have a bi-annual dentist visit also receive a screening for oral cancer by Dr. Sharma. He looks for signs of cancer on the tongue, gums, inside and outside the mouth, cheeks and lips. The exam goes as follows:

 

1) Patients are asked to remove any partials or dentures.

2) Dr. Sharma looks at the outside of their face, cheeks, lips, neck and mouth for sores and other signs of oral cancer.

3) He then feels underneath the jaw and neck for lumps.

4) He inspects the inside of the mouth next, starting with the cheeks and lips.

5) He thoroughly exams the tongue, followed by the roof and floor of the mouth.

6) Finally, the gums are looked at carefully for signs of oral cancer.

 

Oral cancer is more treatable when it is caught early. We provide oral cancer screenings for every patient, regardless of their age. If we find a lump or sore, we order more tests to confirm the diagnosis.

 

If you haven’t had an oral cancer screening recently, or ever, we encourage you to contact us directly at (360) 369-6420 to schedule an appointment for this important preventative screening.

Oral Cancer Screening

Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer screenings are an important part of maintaining oral health. Because people without traditional risk factors associated with oral cancer are experiencing an increase in occurrences, screenings should be a necessary part of your regular dental visit no matter what. At Radiance Dental, we take oral cancer seriously and are dedicated to keeping our patients safe.

 

While everybody is at risk for oral cancer, certain factors can increase your risk in developing the disease. Lifestyle choices, such as heavy drinking or smoking, can greatly affect the health of tissues in the mouth, so it is imperative for you to receive regular screenings if you partake in these activities. However, everyone should be screened no matter their lifestyle.

 

Screening for oral cancer is done during routine checkups by Dr. Geetika Chawla. The screening includes looking for lesions, leukoplakia, which is a white patch of cells, and erythroplakia, which is a red patch of cells. These lesions can often become cancerous, so it is important to find them early. Dr. Chawla will look for abnormal tissue in these lesions through several different procedures. Such procedures include stains that highlight abnormal cells and cell collection that allows the cells to be viewed under a microscope.

 

Schedule an appointment with us in Camas, WA by calling (360) 369-6420. For more information, visit www.RadianceDentalNW.com.