Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer screening is routinely offered during your dental check-up, the number of oral cancer cases has increased over the last ten years.

Oral cancer screening is vital, the earlier oral cancer is detected, the more likely that any required treatment will be successful.

During this simple screening process we look at the following areas:

• The outside and inside of your lips
• Inside your cheeks
• The tongue
• The floor and roof of your mouth
• Your face, neck and lips

We also offer helpful advice relating to your diet, smoking and alcohol consumption.

In between appointments, keep an eye on your mouth and let us know if you spot any of the following:

• Sore patches or ulcers in your mouth that don’t heal
• Red or white patches
• Lumps
• Numbness on the tongue or anywhere in the mouth
• Loose teeth
• Persistent sore throat or hoarseness
• Unexplained swelling
• Persistent earache or a blocked nose