Dentist in Preston Provides Free Mouth Cancer Checks

  

                  

Mouth Cancer, may involve the lips, gums, tongue, teeth, cheeks, roof or floor of the mouth or back of the throat. It usually starts out as a small white spot that looks like an irritation, or an ulcer that may be red or white. The most common site is on the side of the tongue, and it most often is symptom free with no irritation or pain.

The majority of patients visiting their dentist would like to be checked for mouth cancer (the results of survey in 2011 revealed 88 per cent of patients would like to be checked for the disease).However despite the public’s desire to be checked for cancer, only 14 per cent indicated their dentist had explained the risks and symptoms of mouth cancer to them.

The British Dental Foundation estimates that around 90 per cent of dentists regularly check for mouth cancer, but only a small percentage discusses the issue directly with their patients.

Mouth cancer cases are increasing at a phenomenal rate due to choices in lifestyle such as smoking and alcohol. The disease, its symptoms and risk factors need to be discussed honestly and openly more often and there’s no better place to start than at a dental check-up.

“Lives could be saved today as members of the public in Preston can take advantage of FREE mouth cancer screenings at Lane Ends Dental Practice on the UK’s first ever Mouth Cancer Awareness Day.” Dr Vinod Joshi. Founder, the Mouth Cancer Foundation "

Members of the public are being urged to visit the Lane Ends Dental Practices which is opening its doors between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday 14th September 2013 for free mouth cancer screening.  The address of the Dental Practice is as follows:  Lane Ends Dental Practice, 407 Blackpool Rd, Preston, PR2 2DU, call them today on 01772 - 726932

Survival rates for oral cancer remain low despite advances in treatment, and this can be attributed to late detection. Recognising the risk factors and signs of oral cancer is vital to better prognosis and outcomes.

Common symptoms of mouth cancer include:

·     a mouth ulcer that does not heal within three weeks
 an unexplained new lump in your mouth which lasts for more than three weeks
 a white and red patch on the gums, tongue or lining of the mouth
 difficulty swallowing, chewing or moving the jaw or tongue
 a feeling that something is caught in your throat
 chronic sore throat or hoarseness
 neck swelling

Early detection of oral cancers can help save lives, so it’s important to know what you should be looking out for. Taking a look inside your mouth on a regular basis can assist in early detection of any unusual sores or lesions.

At Lane Ends Dental Practice we conduct a painless, non-invasive oral cancer screening to check for any abnormalities in your entire mouth, not just your teeth. Our oral cancer screening will check for any changes inside your mouth even if there is no pain, and review your dental X-rays for anything unusual. Regular dental check-ups is essential to monitor not only your teeth and gums but also all other areas of your lips and mouth including below your tongue.

If you have red or white patches, swelling, spots, sores, ulcers or lumps in your mouth or lip that do not heal, or mouth tenderness, pain or numbness See your dentist, who is trained to identify these cancers, if you've had any of these symptoms for more than two to three weeks, particularly if you smoke or drink heavily.

MEDIA ALERT – FREE MOUTH CANCER CHECKS AT LANE ENDS DENTAL PRACTICE IN PRESTON ON MOUTH CANCER AWARENESS DAY SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2013