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Published 12:15 17 Sept 2014 BST
Updated 07:32 18 Dec 2014 GMT

“I would urge members of the public, especially those who may not have visited a dentist in a while to avail of an oral examination,” said Dr. Gillian Smith of the Irish Dental Association. “It’s free and only takes five minutes.”
It was also noted that if you smoke and drink, the chances of getting mouth cancer are up to 40 times greater.
As with many forms of cancer, early diagnosis of mouth cancer is key for enhancing the success of treatment.
Symptoms of mouth cancer include, a sore or ulcer that does not heal in three weeks, a lump in the mouth or neck and persistent sore throat or hoarseness.Explore more on these topics: