Oral Cancer Screening Queens
A healthy mouth leads to a healthy body. If your mouth contains bacteria, it can spread to the rest of your body. Oral cancer too can spread. During your regular dental exam, your dentist will additionally screen for the presence of oral cancer. Early detection is the key to reclaiming a healthy mouth and a healthy body.
Symptoms of oral cancer include:
- Oral sores that bleed easily and heal slowly
- Jaw or ear pain while swallowing
- Numbness
- Lumps in mouth and throat
Key Benefits of an Oral Cancer Screening:
- Early Detection: Identifies abnormal tissues or precancerous signs before symptoms appear, increasing chances of successful treatment.
- Improved Survival Rates: Cancers caught early are more treatable and have significantly higher survival rates.
- Minimally Invasive: A quick, painless exam that can be done during a routine dental visit.
- Peace of Mind: Helps alleviate concerns by confirming that your mouth is healthy or addressing issues early.
- Prevention: Detects risk factors or lifestyle issues (like tobacco or alcohol use) that can be addressed proactively.
- Preserves Function and Appearance: Early treatment can minimize the need for more aggressive procedures that affect speaking, eating, or facial aesthetics.
- Cost-Effective: Reduces the financial burden of late-stage cancer treatment by catching issues early.
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A patient experience that will keep you smiling…
Services
- General & Family Dentistry
- Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Surgeries, and More!
Technology
- Intraoral Cameras
- Digital X-Rays
- iTero Scanners
Comfort
- TV’s and Noise Cancelling Headphones
- Pillows, Blankets, Comfy Chairs
- Wifi, Coffee, Tea, and more!
Payment Options
- Insurance Friendly Practice
- Third Party Financing
- In-House Plans
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We're a team of gentle and compassionate dentists offering high quality comprehensive dentistry in a friendly and modern office.
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With over 35 years of experience helping patients maintain, restore, and revitalize their smiles, Dr. Clifford Degel is considered a top dentist in Queens. Dr. Degel is known for exquisite cosmetic and restorative dentistry work at his state-of-the-art, full service practice, Astoria Dental Group.
Born and raised in New York, Dr. Degel loves the area and the people. He is passionate about his chosen career, particularly the role he is able to play in the well-being of his patients. Using advanced Implant techniques as well as cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Degel has been instrumental in changing the lives of his patients, restoring severely compromised smiles to full function and aesthetic beauty. That is why he is called the Smile Dr.
Dr. Carmen Every-Degel is a renowned dentist and vital member of the team at Astoria Dental Group. Experienced in all aspects of the dental arts, she specializes in advanced cosmetic dentistry. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, she understands the impact quality dental treatments can have on overall confidence and well-being. Dr. Every-Degel enjoys helping patients in Queens achieve stunning smiles.
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Insurance Coverage
- Benefits are determined by each individual’s insurance, not the dental practice.
- Insurance companies will typically cover up to 50 percent of the total cost, but rarely more.
- Some more extensive procedures and treatments may require a longer authorization from your insurance carrier.
