:: Mouth Cancer Screening in Bromley, Kent ::

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Mouth cancer is a malignant growth which can occur in any part of the mouth, including the tongue, lips and throat.

Mouth cancers have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma. The mortality rate is just over 50%, despite treatment.
Mouth cancer kills around 1700 people in the UK every year. That’s virtually 5 people dying from the disease every single day.
The chances of surviving the disease for more than five years are less than 50% due mainly to late detection.
Also of concern is the fact that it is affecting more younger age groups. Indeed, if detected early, the chances of survival rise to nearer 90%.

Fact: 27% of mouth cancers occur in people who don’t smoke and have no other risk factors

Increased risk

Patients age 18-39

High risk

Patients age 40 and older
Tobacco users

High risk

Patients age 40 and older with lifestyle risk factors as heavy users of tobacco and alcohol
Those carrying HPV virus
Patients with history of mouth cancer or cancers of the aerodigestive tract

Visit your dentist at once if you notice any abnormal problems or are not sure.
Regular dental checkups allow early detection of abnormalities in the mouth.

ViziLite Plus as part of a comprehensive oral screening

Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it's caught early. That's why the ViziLite Plus exam has been developed. ViziLite Plus uses technology that has proven successful in identifying soft tissue abnormalities in other areas of the body. A ViziLite Plus exam is particularly important if you are at increased risk for developing oral cancer.
The ViziLite Plus exam can help your dentist or hygienist identify abnormal tissue, that might develop into oral cancer.
An annual ViziLite Plus exam, in combination with a regular visual examination, provides a comprehensive oral screening procedure for patients at increased risk for oral cancer. The ViziLite Plus exam is painless and fast, and could help save your life.
ViziLite Plus is performed immediately following a regular visual examination