The Christian Service Center of Gulf Shores is hosting a free oral health screening on Tuesday from 9-11:30 a.m. at Gulf Shores First Presbyterian Church parking lot, located at 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores.

This free test is a great way to painlessly detect any cancer in your mouth, please don't mistake this test for a routine dental exam.

Officially known as an Oral Mucosal Screening, the simple and painless screening is used to identify anything unusual, atypical or uncharacteristic in your mouth by using a light source to examine the interior of the mouth. Typically, this test costs approximately $55, but is at no charge thanks to the Sacred Heart Mission in Motion Health Care team.

Please remember this test is especially important for individuals who have ever used alcohol or tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, to have this simple and free screening. Participants need to be at least 18 years old, no ID is required.

The Christian Service Center is an all-volunteer food bank and emergency aid nonprofit agency. Located at 317 Dolphin Drive, Gulf Shores. For more information call: 251-968-5256 or 850-416-7826.