Oral cancer is on the rise, but if caught early it is a very treatable form of the disease. That is why dentist are urging patients with signs of the disease to visit their dentist for oral cancer screening.
What are the main causes of oral cancer?
Oral cancer can be caused for many different reasons, including:
- Smoking
- Drinking
- HPV (this virus can be transmitted sexually and is also the virus responsible for cervical cancer)
What are the symptoms of oral cancer?
- Pain in the mouth or ear that you cannot explain
- White or red patches in the mouth that do not vanish over time
- Ulcers or sores on your tongue or in your mouth
- A lump in the neck
- Sore throat
- Difficulty swallowing
If you notice these symptoms and they fail to disappear after three weeks, it is advisable to visit your dentist or doctor for an examination.
Oral cancer is very treatable, but the earlier it is caught the better. Regular dental checkups can help your dentist monitor the health of your mouth and look out for any potential oral cancer symptoms.
If you are worried about oral cancer, especially if you are displaying some of the symptoms, we highly recommend that you visit our Liverpool practice. We offer oral cancer screenings to all of our patients to help them maintain the health of their mouths and the rest of their body. Screening is not painful and will simply involved analysis and a rinse, which will look white if abnormal cells are present. If these cells are discovered to be cancerous, treatment will be discussed to help you on your way to cancer free health.
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