Mouth cancer typically affects older adults aged 50-74. Tobacco and alcohol consumption (combined heavy consumption can increase your risk of mouth cancer by 30 times) are some of the major causes of mouth cancer.
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Last year over 8,300 people were diagnosed with mouth cancer. A figure, which unfortunately continues to grow at an alarming rate. The lifetime risk is 1 in 75 for men and 1 in 150 for women.
At Surbiton Dental, mouth cancer screening is undertaken as part of every comprehensive dental examination. We are trained to detect signs and abnormalities associated with mouth cancer. If we have any concern, you will be referred to a specialist.
Early diagnosis is vital for the prognosis of mouth cancer. If you have noticed anything unusual in and around the head and neck area, please don’t ignore it.
Below are some of the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer; however, it is important to be aware that you may not notice any symptoms at all:
By understanding your risk of mouth cancer, we will be able to discuss lifestyle changes and actions you can take to protect your health:
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Who is at the risk of getting mouth cancer?
Mouth cancer typically affects older adults aged 50-74. Tobacco and alcohol consumption (combined heavy consumption can increase your risk of mouth cancer by 30 times) are some of the major causes of mouth cancer.
How do you typically diagnose mouth cancer?
We are trained to detect signs and abnormalities associated with mouth cancer. As a part of our comprehensive dental examination, we will undertake a mouth cancer screening to see early symptoms. If we have any concern, you will be referred to a specialist.
Is mouth cancer treatable?
Yes. The earlier mouth cancer is identified the easier it is to treat. At Surbiton Dental, mouth cancer screening is undertaken as part of every comprehensive dental examination. We are trained to detect signs and abnormalities associated with mouth cancer. If we have any concern, you will be referred to a specialist.
How long will treatment last?
The length of oral cancer treatments depends on a number of factors, such as the stage of cancer, the type of treatment and its goals. But most mouth cancer treatments last for a few months.
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