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Oral Cancer Screening at Together Dental
Oral Cancer Screening at Together Dental          Â
Here at Together Dental, our team of experts perform an 8-step oral cancer screening in both your regular check-ups and hygiene appointments. Recent studies from Mouth Cancer Foundation show that mouth cancer is on the increase and that early detection dramatically improves the chances of recovery.
What Is Oral Cancer Screening?
A mouth cancer screening is a short procedure at your nearest Together Dental practice that involves a thorough examination of your whole mouth. This screening will highlight any risk factors so that we can treat or refer you as quickly as possible to a specialist following your appointment with the mouth cancer screening dentist.
Our experts recommend that you visit us for a mouth cancer screening test on a yearly basis. If you have any sores, lumps or long-term ulcers in your mouth, no matter how small, it is very important that you come in to have it looked at.
What increases the risk of oral cancer?
- Heavy alcohol use – drinking to excess can increase the risk of mouth cancer by four times
- Use of tobacco, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco and cigars and more
- A previous diagnosis of oral cancer
- A poor diet (linked to a third of all mouth cancer cases)
Why Do We Screen For Mouth Cancer?
Did you know, according to stats from Mouth Cancer Foundation, mouth cancer affects 650,000 people per year worldwide? Late detection of mouth cancers has resulted in a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma, with about 2,700 deaths per year in the UK.
Because smoking is strongly linked with many forms of cancer and other dental problems, we always encourage our patients to quit smoking. We have advice on smoking cessation here.
An excellent source of information is the Mouth Cancer Foundation if you require any further information.
Looking to book a hygiene appointment?
Our experts at Together Dental can not only leave your mouth feeling clean and refreshed, but they can also spot the signs if gum disease, gingivitis and perform a mouth cancer screening for you at a hygiene appointment too.
What are the benefits of a hygiene appointment?
- Elimination of Stubborn Stains With Air Polish Teeth Cleaning
- Protection Against Gum Disease
- Supporting Fresh Smelling Breath
- Detection of Oral Cancer
- Confidence Boosting
You can find out more about what to expect at a hygiene appointment at Together Dental here.
To book a hygienist appointment for a fresh, clean mouth, call us today on 0333 032 9339. You can also get in touch here, where a member of team will reach out to book a suitable appointment.
We can’t wait to see you!