Routine Oral Cancer Checks Included at Every Examination
Looking for mouth cancer screening near you in Southall? Bridge Dental includes a thorough oral cancer check at every dental examination — examining all soft tissues of the mouth and neck for early signs of change. Early detection dramatically improves outcomes.
Around 8,800 people in the UK are diagnosed with mouth cancer each year. When detected early, the 5-year survival rate is over 80%. When detected late, it falls below 50%. Routine oral cancer screening is one of the most important health checks your dentist provides — and it is included at every examination at Bridge Dental.
At every examination, your dentist systematically inspects all oral soft tissues — the lips, tongue (top, sides and underside), floor of the mouth, cheeks, palate, throat and neck lymph nodes — looking for any lesions, ulcers, colour changes or unusual textures.
Seek dental assessment promptly for: a sore that does not heal within 3 weeks · red or white patches inside the mouth · unexplained lumps or thickening · persistent hoarseness · difficulty swallowing · pain or numbness in the mouth.
Tobacco use, alcohol consumption (especially combined), HPV virus and excessive sun exposure to the lips are the primary risk factors. However, mouth cancer can affect non-smokers and non-drinkers — screening benefits everyone.
Oral cancer screening is carried out at every dental check-up — which is why regular attendance is so important. Most adults should attend at least once a year. Higher-risk patients may be advised to attend more frequently.
If your dentist identifies a suspicious lesion not resolving within 3 weeks, you will be referred urgently via the NHS two-week-wait pathway for specialist assessment. The vast majority of referrals identify benign conditions — but prompt investigation is always the right response.
Oral cancer screening is included at every dental examination at Bridge Dental at no additional charge. Book a new patient consultation for £65 (including X-rays) to get started.
Included at every examination · No extra charge · Early detection saves lives
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