Dental check-ups on a regular basis allow for the early identification of abnormalities in the mouth.
Mouth cancer is a malignant growth that can appear in any region of the mouth, including the tongue, lips, and throat. Mouth cancers have a higher mortality rate than breast cancer or cervical cancer, with around 50% of patients dying. Despite treatment, there are almost 1,700 deaths each year in the UK due to late diagnosis. This is due to delayed detection. Visit your dentist as soon as possible if you detect any unusual symptoms or are unsure about anything. At Spinney brook Dental Dental , we provide comprehensive yet comfortable mouth cancer screenings.
Our dentists have the experience and expertise to detect small but potentially significant changes in the tissues of your mouth, tongue, and lips that could be early signs of cancer.
An oral cancer screening exam usually involves a visual inspection of the mouth for any red or white patches, as well as feeling the tissues inside the mouth for lumps. The dentist may also examine your throat and neck for other abnormalities.
Signs and symptoms of mouth cancer can include (but are not limited to):
These symptoms could indicate other forms of oral diseases, so it is important to seek medical advice.
If you would like to arrange a mouth cancer screening appointment or are concerned about any unusual changes in your mouth, please call us or fill in the contact form below.
Spinney Brook Dental Practice,
Studio 4,
Diamond Business Centre,
3 Attley Way,
Irthlingborough,
NN9 5GF
