{"id":133883,"date":"2023-11-15T23:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T23:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=133883"},"modified":"2023-11-15T23:57:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T23:57:00","slug":"im-a-dentist-here-are-four-red-flag-signs-of-mouth-cancer-to-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/im-a-dentist-here-are-four-red-flag-signs-of-mouth-cancer-to-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m a dentist – here are four red flag signs of mouth cancer to spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mouth cancer: What are the causes and symptoms?<\/h3>\n

Many of us are aware of the importance of looking after our teeth and gums to prevent issues such as tooth decay and gum disease.<\/p>\n

Part of this involves regular brushing and flossing, as well as check-ups with your dentist.<\/p>\n

But an expert has warned we should also be checking our mouths regularly at home, for any signs of a deadly disease.<\/p>\n

According to Dr Parneet Sehmi, principal dentist at Hermes London Dental Clinic, there are four red flag signs of mouth cancer that are easy to spot with a \u201cquick self-check\u201d.<\/p>\n

His advice comes as a report in 2020 showed that cases of mouth cancer have \u201cmore than doubled\u201d within one generation.<\/p>\n

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The findings, by the Oral Health Foundation showed that 8,722 people in the UK were diagnosed with the disease in 2019, increasing by 97 percent since 2000.<\/p>\n

Speaking to\u00a0Express.co.uk\u00a0, Dr Sehmi said: \u201cMouth cancer can affect anyone and as a disease, it can present itself in a number of different ways.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is why I am urging people to know about the signs and symptoms, as the sooner it is spotted, the higher the chance there is of beating this devastating disease.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople must have regular dental visits and ensure they are doing self-checks at home.<\/p>\n

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