Gain peace of mind with a quick, gentle oral cancer screening during your routine visit on Armitage Avenue.
Your mouth is one of the few places where small changes can be spotted just by looking closely. Most of us check our teeth in the mirror every day, yet the cheeks, tongue, and gums rarely get the same attention. An oral cancer screening gives those soft tissues a careful look, and in most visits the only result is reassurance that everything looks healthy.
Cityview Dental Arts, the Dental Group of Chicago office on Armitage Avenue, includes this simple check as part of the preventive care you would expect from a dentist in Bucktown. It fits right into the visits you already plan, so protecting your health does not mean adding another appointment to a busy week.
An oral cancer screening is a brief exam of the lips, mouth, tongue, throat, and neck to look for any tissue that seems different from the rest. There are no needles, no drilling, and nothing to prepare beforehand. Your dentist simply looks and feels for spots, patches, or lumps that may deserve a second look.
The process is easier than many people expect. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, an oral cancer exam is painless and takes only a few minutes, and a regular dental checkup is an excellent time to have one. Catching changes early gives you and your care team the most options.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
Many spots in the mouth turn out to be minor, such as a canker sore or irritation from a sharp edge. Still, it helps to know which changes are worth bringing up if they last more than two weeks.
Noticing one of these does not mean something is wrong, and there is often a simple explanation. Bleeding or tender gums, for example, are more often linked to inflammation that our periodontal care in Bucktown can address.
A screening takes place right in the dental chair and usually feels like a natural part of your checkup. Our Bucktown dentists explain each step as they go, so you always know what is happening.
With good lighting, your dentist looks at your lips, gums, cheeks, the roof and floor of your mouth, and every side of your tongue. A small piece of gauze may be used to hold your tongue gently to the side for a better view.
Next, your dentist lightly feels the inside of your mouth, your jaw, and the sides of your neck. This helps find any lump or firm area that might not be easy to see.
If an area looks unusual, we often recheck it in a couple of weeks, because many spots heal on their own. If it stays, we explain the options for further testing in plain language.
Your screening is typically folded into a routine dental exam in Bucktown, so there is usually no separate visit to schedule. Many patients have it done on the same day as their teeth cleaning in Bucktown, which keeps everything simple and quick.
Regular checkups give your dentist a record of what is normal for your mouth, which makes any new change easier to spot over time. If you are new to our office, this guide to your first new-patient dental exam walks through what the visit usually includes, and between visits a quick look in the mirror while brushing is a good habit.
Preventive visits are one of the smartest ways to protect both your health and your budget. Before any treatment, our team reviews your dental coverage with you so you know what to expect. Staying on schedule has a financial upside too, and the long-term savings of regular checkups can add up over the years.
New patients without dental insurance can start with a $99 visit that includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays. If any follow-up care is recommended, Cherry financing can help spread the cost into manageable monthly payments.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and still sees patients at our Bucktown office, now with the support of Dental Group of Chicago. Our team gets to know your smile from visit to visit, which helps us notice small changes and talk them through with you calmly and clearly.
We make preventive care easy to keep up with, offering evening appointments until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Our comfort menu, with heated blankets, neck pillows, fresh fruit, and a coffee bar, helps every checkup feel relaxed from the moment you arrive.
No. The screening is a gentle visual and touch exam, so there are no needles or instruments that cause discomfort.
It usually takes just a few minutes and fits easily into a routine checkup.
Our team typically includes a screening with your regular dental exams. Your dentist can recommend a checkup schedule that fits your overall oral health.
Usually not. The screening is typically part of your routine exam, so it happens during a visit you already have planned.
Many spots turn out to be harmless and heal within a couple of weeks, so we often recheck the area first. If it does not go away, we explain your options for further testing and help you plan next steps.
Yes. A quick look at your lips, gums, cheeks, and tongue in the mirror can help you notice changes, and any sore or patch lasting more than two weeks is worth mentioning to our team.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Use any Book Appointment button on this page to choose a time online, and our team will confirm your visit. New patients are always welcome.
Neighbors throughout Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Logan Square rely on Cityview Dental Arts for checkups that look after the whole mouth, from teeth and gums to the soft tissues around them. As part of Dental Group of Chicago, our office combines a welcoming neighborhood feel with evening hours, flexible payment options, and most care under one roof.
A screening takes only a few minutes, and it can give you lasting peace of mind about your oral health. Contact our Bucktown office to schedule your next exam and oral cancer screening.
2232 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL
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