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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLuckily, technologies and screening have advanced in recent\nyears across all areas of medicine. So, nowadays it is easier for clinicians to\nspot the early warning signs of cancer at checkups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oral\ncancer screening is one of the reasons why it is so important to see our dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/a>\nregularly. We can check your mouth, inner cheeks and tongue for any suspicious\nlumps or patches of skin and refer you to a specialist if necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the indicators that you may have oral cancer\nand need to see our dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong>\nfor an emergency checkup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ulcers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people have had oral ulcers at one time or another,\nespecially when they are ill or stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But recurring ulcers in the same part of the mouth can\nhighlight an issue that our dentist St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong> will\nneed to examine. If you have ulcers that keep occurring in the same place, are\nbleeding, have a yellow pigment or are larger than a 5 pence piece, then you\nneed to see our team promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Difficulty swallowing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Difficulty swallowing food can be an indicator that you have an\nissue such as gastrointestinal reflux disease or GERD. But it can also be an\nindicator of oral cancer as it can point to growths in your throat or at the\nback of your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have continuous issues with swallowing your food, then\nyou need to see our team to have your mouth explored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lumps and bumps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lumps and bumps in or around the mouth are typically benign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you notice that you have a lump or suspicious bump\nthat has started to grow and cause discomfort, then you will need to see our\nteam urgently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While these things are rarely signs of oral cancer, they can be\na clear symptom. So, even if your swelling is not causing discomfort, it needs\nto be examined before it begins to obstruct your airway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weight loss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unexplained and unexpected weight loss should always be\ninvestigated by your doctor and, if necessary, a member of our team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While it may not point to oral cancer directly, there is a link\nbetween having oral cancer and losing weight. This is because the body is\ndiverting resources from the fat cells in your body to fight the tumour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, if you jumped on the scales and are shocked by your weight\nloss, you need to seek urgent medical care. Call our team if you have weight\nloss combined with any of the other symptoms on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Healing issues in mouth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you have a tooth extracted, it should heal within 2 weeks.\nHowever, if it takes longer than this without a diagnosed illness, it can be a\nsign that there needs to be an investigation. \n\nOral cancer can cause delays in healing in the\nmouth and surrounding tissues. So, if there are delays with healing in your\nmouth or on your lips, then you need to see our team as soon as possible.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In medicine, cancer is one of the scariest diagnoses that you can receive. Luckily, technologies and screening have advanced in recent years across all areas of medicine. So, nowadays it is easier for clinicians to spot the early warning signs of cancer at checkups. 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