Oral Cancer Screening

With only half of all oral cancer patients surviving more than five years with the condition, it is of critical importance that preventative steps are taken in the incidence of oral cancer.

Through regular checkups with us, we can help to keep your mouth in optimum oral health, and a part of that process is to routinely check for the early signs of oral cancer.

You may have a very small, but dangerous, oral spot or sore and not be aware of it, but if detected in its early stages, or prior to becoming cancerous, the mortality rate of the disease can be greatly reduced, and as such, it is advisable that we are able to assess your condition on a frequent basis.

During screening, we will check the entire mouth for spots or sores. These can often prove insignificant in nature, but if deemed necessary, we will conduct further tests to the area to completely rule out any incidence of cancerous cells.

There are a number of preventative measures that can be taken to minimise the occurrence of oral cancer including:

• Stop smoking
• Keep alcohol consumption to a minimum
• Attend regular dental checkups
• Be aware of any abnormal spots or growths within your mouth, and if they occur, visit your dentist for a review
• Studies indicate that a diet, high in fruit and vegetables, can aid prevention of potentially cancerous cells

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