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How can I help prevent serious diseases of the mouth and face?
It is common to notice changes in the skin of your face or on
your gums, tongue and cheeks. Usually these are the result of
wear and tear and will clear up on their own. Some are early signs
of something more serious and so we recommend that you remember
the 'three-week rule'.
| The Three-week rule:
'Any suspicious lesion (white or red patch, an ulcer or swelling)
of the face, jaw, mouth, head and neck, which has not healed
within three weeks should be seen by an experienced health
professional such as a maxillofacial surgeon'. |
Why is it important to get lumps etc checked out?
Because some of the lesions in your mouth and face are deep
seated (eg in the jaws), you might only notice symptoms (eg swelling
and pain) when they are fairly advanced. This is why it is important
to get them checked out as soon as possible - the earlier we know
what they are and the quicker we can treat them, the better.
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