Emergency dentists at Ghyllmount Dental Practice in Cumbria are offering free check-ups for patients throughout November in support of Mouth Cancer Action Month.
Local newspaper the News & Star reported awareness needs to be raised for mouth cancer across the UK and one dentist’s office in Cumbria is offering free oral health check-ups to do just that.
Rachel Gibson, a dentist from Ghyllmount Dental Practice, told the paper: "As oral healthcare professionals we are keen to highlight that if in any doubt at all about white or red patches in the mouth … then please see your dentist without delay."
Elsewhere, Canadian newspaper the Vancouver Sun recently advised that dentists should be regarded as the first line of defence against mouth cancer.
The publication reported that anyone worried about the disease should make an appointment with a dental health professional to get a check-up in order to allay their fears.