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Our Dentists Are Trained To Screen For Mouth Cancer In Leeds

Thursday, April 17th, 2014

383291_blogMouth cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK and the number of cases has almost doubled in the last decade. Our dentists are trained to spot the early warning signs of oral cancer to ensure early intervention and increase he chances of survival as much as possible.

Sadly, the prognosis for many patients diagnosed with oral cancer is poor at the moment and this is almost always due to the fact that cases are diagnosed at a late stage, when there is a distinct possibility that cancer has spread through the body. Cases are diagnosed late because most people are unaware of the symptoms they should be looking out for. Most people know to see their doctor if they feel a lump or notice an abnormal swelling, but surveys show that the majority of people are unaware of the warning signs of oral cancer.

We carry out oral cancer checks during routine check-ups and we also offer oral cancer screening, which enables us to use the latest technology to spot changes in tissue that are not visible to the eye. We also encourage our patients to see their dentist on a regular basis and to look out for the following warning signs: red or white patches in the mouth, swelling in the throat and ulcers that take more than 2 weeks to heal.

With early diagnosis, we can help more people to survive oral cancer. Book your screening appointment or a routine check-up now!

Spotting Mouth Cancer Early In City Centre, Leeds

Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

3708143_blogWhen it comes to mouth cancer, early diagnosis is essential and we are eager to raise awareness of mouth cancer to ensure all our patients are able to spot the warning signs. Mouth cancer is a form of cancer, which has become much more common in the UK over the course of the last decade and with early diagnosis we can help to fight this deadly disease and improve survival rates.

We include a mouth cancer check in our routine check-ups and we also urge patients to take advantage of mouth cancer screening, which enables our dentists to spot the very early signs using advanced technology, which identifies changes in the oral tissue, which are visible to the naked eye.

Signs of mouth cancer

One of the reasons survival rates have stalled in the UK is poor public awareness of the symptoms of mouth cancer. Other types of cancer, such as breast, cervical and testicular cancer, have a media profile and this means that most people are familiar with the symptoms, while oral cancer is less well-known, even though it kills more people each year than cervical and testicular cancer combined. The symptoms to look out for include:

  • abnormal lumps or swellings, which may make it harder for you to swallow
  • red or white patches in the mouth
  • mouth ulcers that take a long time to heal (more than 2 weeks)
  • a persistent sore throat

Our advice is to see your dentist every 6 months for a check-up and arrange an appointment if you notice any changes in the mouth. Usually, there’s nothing to worry about, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.