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As with any form of cancer, catching it early can be life saving. When it comes to oral cancer your London dentist will be able to keep a look out for any early signs when you go for your regular visit. It is equally important that you learn some of the symptoms yourself in order to do self-inspections. Luckily the cancer treatments are improving every day and there are now a range of possible treatments that can help you in the unfortunately event that you develop oral cancer.
Oral cancer is able to develop anywhere in the soft tissue of your mouth: lining, tongue or gums. Warning signs and symptoms of cancer can take a wide variety of forms. White or red patches form inside your mouth could be the beginnings of cancerous cells. Mouth ulcers that do not disappear after many weeks can develop with cancer. Pain in the mouth or any related area (jaw, throat, nose, ears, head) may be linked to cancer. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms it is important not to panic, these symptoms can also easily be the caused by more minor issues. You should visit your dentist for check up if you have any worries and if necessary they are able to refer you to specialists.
No one can completely protect themselves from cancer but there are preventative measures that can be taken, primarily this involves avoiding carcinogenic materials. By a long way smoking is the most major cause of oral cancer. Quitting as soon as possible will have huge benefits to your chances of developing oral cancer and to your general health.