In a well lit room, in front of a mirror, check the mouth and surrounding areas for any unusual lumps/bumps, red/white spots or sores that aren’t healing.
Step 1: Tongue- Stick out your tongue and assess the top, bottom and both sides of your tongue.
Step 2: Lips and Cheeks- Look at the edges around your lips and pull back on your lips and cheeks to look for abnormalities.
Step 3: Floor of Mouth- Place your tongue to the roof of your mouth to inspect the floor of the mouth. Using on finger gently feel around the floor of your mouth for any lumps or bumps.
Step 4: Roof of Mouth- Hold a hand mirror near the bottom lip to see the roof of the mouth.
Step 5: Head and Neck– With four fingers, feel around your hairline, and neck for any swelling or lumps
Step 6: Throat- Stick out your tongue and say “ahhh” and examine your throat.
Step 7: Seek Assistance- Call your health care provider for an examination if you have any concerns. See your dentist for regular check-ups.
