According to the Indian Cancer Society, over five people in India die every hour, every day, because of oral cancer. However, oral cancer has a high survival rate if caught early, which is why World of Dentistry dentists pledge to monitor patients for signs of oral cancer at each routine exam.

Dentists at the World Of Dentistry perform an oral cancer exam on patients during their visits. Careful analysis is done, during the examinations, to detect any lumps or abnormalities that could be a sign of something more tragic. If you are a high-risk patient or have a family history of oral cancer, or if you smoke or chew tobacco, you can also do self-tests to check for signs of oral cancer. For this, you have to look around your mouth using the light and watch for any of the below-mentioned symptoms. You may also feel any abnormal lumps around your jaw and neck. If you find an area of concern, make a quick visit to your dentist to look into it further.

Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
Signs of oral cancer may include the following:

•White or grey patches
•under and around the tongue
•on the inner side of the cheek and near the throat

•Growths on the lips, gums, and palate

•Lumps around the jaw and neck area

Moreover, make sure to discuss your family medical history with your dentist, as patients with a family history of oral cancers are highly at risk. In addition, if you smoke or chew tobacco, your chances of catching oral cancer will be higher.

Visit your dentist for regular checkups and do self-monitoring between appointments, enabling you to protect yourself from catching oral cancer before it gets too severe. If you have not visited your dentist for quite a long time, schedule an appointment now with World Of Dentistry. Our goal at World Of Dentistry is to provide high-quality dental treatment to patients of all ages. We ensure to make each dental appointment a pleasant and stress-free one.