According to a recent report conducted by the Oral Health Foundation. mouth cancer is continuing to rise throughout the UK. In the last 10 years, cases have risen by 34% and deaths have increased by 75% compared to 10 years ago.
You can read more about this in this interesting article: https://dentistry.co.uk/2022/11/07/mouth-cancer-on-the-rise-in-uk-says-report/
It’s important to be mouth 👄 aware and to be aware of early signs of oral cancer such as long-lasting mouth ulcers which do not seem to heal, red or white patches in the mouth, or unusual lumps or swellings in the mouth, head or neck. For more information about mouth cancer, visit https://www.dentalhealth.org/mouthcancer
The Oral Health Foundation report also highlighted that the cost-of-living crisis represents a major challenge as a lot of people won’t be attending regular check-ups and early signs of oral cancer could
therefore be missed. Late diagnosis is one of the key reasons why mouth cancer survival rates have barely improved in the last 20 years.
If you notice anything out of the ordinary, make sure you visit your dentist. If mouth cancer is caught early, the chances to beat it are actually good.
Our patient membership plan is a great way of spreading the cost if you feel money is a bit tight for you now: https://www.crownwooddental.co.uk/crownwood-membership-plan.html
If you want to book a dental appointment or simply want to talk to someone about any oral symptom you are concerned about, feel free to get in touch with Lisa Bonello, our Patient Care Co-Ordinator, on:
☎ 01344 300 417 or 07765 333 768