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Do Dark Spots On The Palate Indicate Early Signs Of Cancer?

I had a routine dental cleaning last week. The dental assistant scanned my mouth with an infrared device that "detects abnormalities and early signs of cancer". They saw a series of dark spots on the roof of my mouth. My dentist took pictures but had nothing else to say other than he wants to see me in two weeks to "see if the spots are gone". Should I see an oral specialist now? If so, what do I ask for when scheduling the appointment? Thank you!
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Hi,
Welcome To Healthcare Magic.

I can understand your concern regarding to your dental health.

The presence of dark spots on the palate occurs due to many reasons and can only be diagnosed by proper investigations. So, wait for two weeks as your dental assistant guided you. Let him/her check if the spots are present after 2 weeks or not. Till the time do not worry about it by believing it as an early sign of cancer and don’t avoid the situation.

You can ask to your dentist to go for the all the reports which will be necessary for the diagnosis without any hesitation. Your dentist will guide you if any expert opinion or oral specialist advise will be needed or not after the investigation of 2 weeks. So, wait till that time.

Hope this information will be helpful to resolve your query and further queries are always welcome. I will like to answer them.

Wish you good health.
Take Care, Thank You.

From:- Dr. Nupur Shah
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Do Dark Spots On The Palate Indicate Early Signs Of Cancer?

Hi, Welcome To Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern regarding to your dental health. The presence of dark spots on the palate occurs due to many reasons and can only be diagnosed by proper investigations. So, wait for two weeks as your dental assistant guided you. Let him/her check if the spots are present after 2 weeks or not. Till the time do not worry about it by believing it as an early sign of cancer and don’t avoid the situation. You can ask to your dentist to go for the all the reports which will be necessary for the diagnosis without any hesitation. Your dentist will guide you if any expert opinion or oral specialist advise will be needed or not after the investigation of 2 weeks. So, wait till that time. Hope this information will be helpful to resolve your query and further queries are always welcome. I will like to answer them. Wish you good health. Take Care, Thank You. From:- Dr. Nupur Shah