What Is Mouth Cancer? | Why Early Detection Could Save Your Life

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month — a time to raise awareness about a disease that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. In this video, Dr Neeraj Puri, Dr John McAleavey, and Dr Pedro Fiuza from Integrated Dentalcare and Inverleith Dentalcare share what mouth cancer is, how to spot the early signs, and why regular dental check-ups play a crucial role in early detection. Mouth cancer can affect any part of the mouth — your lips, cheeks, tongue, or throat — and often starts as a small change that’s easy to overlook. At every routine appointment, our clinicians carefully check for any unusual changes because spotting it early can save lives. If you notice an ulcer, lump, or patch that hasn’t healed within three weeks, don’t wait to get it checked. Raising awareness saves lives — and we’re here to help make those important conversations easier and more comfortable for you. 📍 Integrated Dentalcare – 0131 225 9093 📍 Inverleith Dentalcare – 0131 552 4830 #MouthCancerActionMonth #OralCancerAwareness #DentalHealth #IntegratedDentalcare #InverleithDentalcare #EdinburghDentist