Oral Cancer Screening in Maida Vale

What is oral cancer screening?

Oral cancer screening is a head, neck and mouth check that looks for signs of mouth cancer before you have noticed anything yourself. It sits inside a normal dental examination and does not need a separate appointment. According to Cancer Research UK, many dentists routinely check for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer, so they are often the first people to spot the early signs.

It is not a test that gives a yes or no. Screening is a careful look and feel, and the dentist then decides whether anything needs to be monitored, checked again or referred. We state on our site that new patient exams at Maida Smiles include oral cancer screening. For the wider detail of what a check up covers, see our dental examinations.

Mouth cancer signs to look out for

Mouth cancer signs are changes in or around the mouth that last and do not settle. The NHS lists the main symptoms as follows:

A mouth ulcer that lasts more than 3 weeks.

A red or white patch inside the mouth.

A lump inside the mouth, on the lip, or in the neck or throat.

Pain inside the mouth that does not go away.

Difficulty swallowing or speaking, or a hoarse voice that does not go away.

Losing weight without trying.

Most mouth ulcers are harmless and heal by themselves within a week or two. The point is the timing. According to the NHS, if you have an ulcer that has lasted more than 3 weeks you should see a GP, and a dentist can also help with ulcers, lumps, patches or pain in your mouth. The Oral Health Foundation's message is simple: if in doubt, get checked out. Having a change looked at does not mean something is wrong. It means you will know.

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Booking an oral cancer screening in Maida Vale

Maida Smiles is at 207 to 209 Sutherland Avenue, London W9 1RU, two minutes on foot from Maida Vale tube station, with paid parking through ParkBee on Lanark Road. We are open Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00, and until 20:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

On our fee page, a new patient exam is £110 and an existing patient exam is £95, with a £50 refundable deposit taken at booking. You can see the examination fees listed online. For more about what a general check up includes, see our dental check ups in Maida Vale. You can book online or call 020 3583 9809.

Why patients choose Maida Smiles

£110	New patient exam	The site describes this exam as including oral cancer screening.
£95	Existing patient exam	A £50 deposit is taken when you book and refunded when you attend.
GDC and CQC	Registered clinic	Our website footer states that we are GDC registered and CQC registered.
0%	Dental finance	0% finance over 12 months is available on eligible treatment, subject to status.
Mon to Sat	Open six days	Open 09:00 to 18:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and until 20:00 on Tuesday and Thursday.
2 minutes	From Maida Vale tube	A two minute walk from Maida Vale tube station, with ParkBee paid parking on Lanark Road.

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What our patients say

"Professional. Friendly. Informative. Maida Smiles offers great dental services including cleanings, oral surgery and realignment. I feel very lucky to have them so close by. I had an appointment just this week that was quick, thorough and safe."

Review, Emily Chmura, Google review (verbatim)

"Dr Pedro is a very good, confident and experienced professional. I've known him for some years now and always felt well cared for, either for small or bigger treatments. The facilities of the clinic are amazing and all the staff are very friendly. Highly recommended."

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"Highly recommend this place to anybody looking for a friendly and trustworthy practice with an incredibly friendly and patient staff. Dr Pedro has been one of the best dentists I've ever had, he made me feel comfortable and were very knowledgeable in explaining every step of what he was doing and answering all of my questions. Amazing thorough the procedure, excellent communication, superb and professional treatment. I hope they keep it this way for a long time."

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Your next steps

Specialist services: See the specialist services offered at the clinic.
Free consultation: Book a consultation to talk through your options.
Meet the team: Find out who works at Maida Smiles.
Dental sedation: See the sedation options if you feel anxious about treatment.

Book your oral cancer screening in Maida Vale: call 020 3583 9809 or book online.

Oral Cancer Screening at the Dentist

What is oral cancer screening?

Mouth cancer signs to look out for

Booking an oral cancer screening in Maida Vale

Why patients choose Maida Smiles

Oral cancer screening FAQs

What we offer

What our patients say

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