{"id":844,"date":"2024-05-31T09:35:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T08:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/?page_id=844"},"modified":"2025-07-05T20:21:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T19:21:45","slug":"mouth-cancer-screening-kingston","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/mouth-cancer-screening-kingston\/","title":{"rendered":"Mouth Cancer Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-cde7f5e4-96cb-43f6-9252-f6cfe82eec4f areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-82995b05-ebf7-4b01-b906-a4700141aa29 areoi-element container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-0fc68d13-4d2b-4dfd-9973-f0047e18287d row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b4509ce3-d252-4f34-93ec-995d3e9705bd col areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies show that mouth cancer is on the increase and that early detection dramatically improves the chances of recovery. Late detection of mouth cancers has resulted in a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma, with about 2,700 deaths per year in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-477d8bfe-fc8d-4fc3-9f5f-2bfda18ae7e1 areoi-element d-flex text-center justify-content-center align-items-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mouth-cancer-foundation-logo.png\" alt=\"Mouth Cancer Screening\" class=\"wp-image-1747\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mouth-cancer-soft-tissue-exam.png\" alt=\"Mouth Cancer Screening\" class=\"wp-image-1749\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-30bf229e-0ec1-4225-b5ca-228c1d584bc0 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-7a0a79e7-b593-4302-b169-3de460710a8f areoi-element container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-32714acc-768a-4dd6-9f32-385f236774f2 row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ee36f2ed-d660-4dfc-9407-b8ada7cd3f0a col areoi-element equalheight col-12 col-md-6 order-md-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"areoi-background  \">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-start\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col \">\r\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"areoi-background__color\" \r\n\t                        \tstyle=\"background: rgba(0, 0, 0,1)\">\r\n\t                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t                        \t<div class=\"areoi-background__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mouth-cancer-block.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t                        \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t<\/div>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-3df7b109-f03d-4e5c-940d-42ff4e9d1f71 col areoi-element text-center text-md-start equalheight col-12 col-md-6 order-md-1   bg-light\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mouth cancer screening is a simple procedure performed at a dental practice that involves the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list text-start\">\n<li>A detailed analysis of your oral health history to determine any risk factors that you might have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A thorough examination of the outside of your mouth, head and neck by observation and touch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A thorough internal examination of your mouth, including the inside of your cheeks and under your tongue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A handheld scanning device may also be used to examine any lumps or lesions that you might have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any inconclusive findings will be referred to a specialist consultant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-f2f9f2f1-62c3-4a3f-af52-456533d1b051 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-2b1bbe17-a77c-4fd0-ace8-3d2eef23f679 areoi-element container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-32714acc-768a-4dd6-9f32-385f236774f2 row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ee36f2ed-d660-4dfc-9407-b8ada7cd3f0a col areoi-element equalheight 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text-white link-white col-12 col-md-6   bg-primary\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is recommended that you come in for a screening on a yearly basis. If you have any sores, lumps or long-term ulcers in your mouth, no matter how small, it is very important that you come in to have it looked at. Because smoking is strongly linked with many forms of cancer and other dental problems, we always encourage our patients to quit smoking. An excellent source of information is the Mouth Cancer Foundation if you require any further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  h2\">Life Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0 list-white text-start\">\n<li>Early detection of oral cancer dramatically improves the prognosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustained good oral health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Sustained good general health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-e1d246bf-1819-475c-aeb4-df3b777817ea areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b21457fb-9c8c-4f10-8732-69befc76ccde areoi-element container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-86934db7-8a24-4997-a40b-66f3e785fd98 row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-df339227-1664-4f61-ab9e-a96c9367c1fe col areoi-element text-center col-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading text-gradient-primary h2\">FAQ\u2019s&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-885a5885-413f-4a4e-a637-492fe5f86518 col areoi-element col-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div id=\"acc-bottom\" class=\"block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f accordion text-start\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"true\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is mouth cancer screening?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Mouth cancer screening is a process of examining your mouth, lips, and throat to look for any signs of oral cancer. It helps in the early detection of mouth cancer, which increases the chances of successful treatment.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tWhy is mouth cancer screening important?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Mouth cancer, if not detected and treated early, can be life-threatening. Regular screenings can help identify any potential issues early on, increasing the chances of successful treatment. Early detection also allows for less invasive treatment options and better chances of recovery.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tWho should get a mouth cancer screening?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone should consider getting a mouth cancer screening, especially if they have certain risk factors such as tobacco or alcohol use, a history of oral cancer, or a family history of cancer. Regular screenings are especially crucial for individuals aged 40 and above.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tHow often should I have a mouth cancer screening?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">The frequency of mouth cancer screenings can vary depending on your risk factors and overall health. Your dentist will be able to assess your individual situation and recommend an appropriate screening schedule. In general, it is advisable to have a screening at least once a year.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat happens during a mouth cancer screening?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">During a mouth cancer screening, your dentist will visually examine your mouth, lips, tongue, and throat for any abnormalities. They may also carefully feel your jaw and neck to check for any lumps or swelling. In some cases, additional tests such as a biopsy or imaging scans may be recommended.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tIs mouth cancer screening painful?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">No, mouth cancer screening is usually not painful. It is a non-invasive procedure that involves visual examination and feeling for any abnormalities. However, if any suspicious areas are identified during the screening, further tests or procedures may be necessary, which might cause some discomfort.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the early signs and symptoms of mouth cancer?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Early signs and symptoms of mouth cancer may include persistent mouth sores, red or white patches in the mouth, unexplained bleeding, difficulty swallowing or speaking, a lump or thickening in the mouth or neck, and persistent earaches. It is important to note that these symptoms can also be related to other conditions, so it is best to consult a dentist for an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCan mouth cancer be cured?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Mouth cancer can be cured, especially if detected early. Treatment options for mouth cancer may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these. The prognosis and chances of successful treatment depend on various factors such as the stage of cancer, the individual&#8217;s overall health, and the timeliness of treatment.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I prevent mouth cancer?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">While there is no guaranteed way to prevent mouth cancer, there are certain lifestyle choices that can significantly reduce the risk. These include avoiding tobacco and alcohol use, practising good oral hygiene, eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and protecting your lips from excessive sun exposure.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-65747333-8dd5-4136-b0ca-b4b6ecf348fd accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-65747333-8dd5-4136-b0ca-b4b6ecf348fd-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-65747333-8dd5-4136-b0ca-b4b6ecf348fd-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-65747333-8dd5-4136-b0ca-b4b6ecf348fd-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tHow can my dentist help with mouth cancer screening?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-65747333-8dd5-4136-b0ca-b4b6ecf348fd-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-65747333-8dd5-4136-b0ca-b4b6ecf348fd-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Dentists play a crucial role in mouth cancer screening. They are trained to identify any suspicious signs or symptoms and can refer you to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment if needed. Regular dental check-ups often include thorough examinations of the mouth, making them an ideal opportunity for screening.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-7829ab44-6348-40d2-9b07-914f68f7bffd accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-7829ab44-6348-40d2-9b07-914f68f7bffd-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-7829ab44-6348-40d2-9b07-914f68f7bffd-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-7829ab44-6348-40d2-9b07-914f68f7bffd-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tIs mouth cancer screening covered by insurance?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-7829ab44-6348-40d2-9b07-914f68f7bffd-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-7829ab44-6348-40d2-9b07-914f68f7bffd-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Many dental insurance plans cover regular screenings for mouth cancer. However, it is always recommended to check with your insurance provider to understand the specific coverage details. If you do not have dental insurance, your dentist may be able to provide information on affordable options or assist you in finding financial assistance programmes.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-629b110a-3b5b-4b6b-bbba-3a3b167132d1 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-629b110a-3b5b-4b6b-bbba-3a3b167132d1-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-629b110a-3b5b-4b6b-bbba-3a3b167132d1-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-629b110a-3b5b-4b6b-bbba-3a3b167132d1-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I perform mouth cancer screening at home?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-629b110a-3b5b-4b6b-bbba-3a3b167132d1-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-629b110a-3b5b-4b6b-bbba-3a3b167132d1-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">While self-examinations can help identify any changes in your mouth, they are not a substitute for professional mouth cancer screenings. Dentists are trained to recognise subtle signs and symptoms that might not be apparent to an untrained eye. 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