State of Mouth Cancer Report

State of Mouth Cancer UK Report 2020/21

Information about the campaign and how to support it, along with links to all downloadable resources.

Download the State of Mouth Cancer UK Report 2020/21

Social Media Graphics

Post these social graphics on your social media pages.

Download social media graphics

Useful links:

Digital downloads and resources

The Blue Ribbon Appeal

Make a donation to Mouth Cancer Action Month

Make a donation to Mouth Cancer Action

Mouth cancer can have a devastating affect on a person's life. Your donation will help us to raise awareness and drive change.

Latest

Oral-B Fixodent Plus

Provides up to 6 hours of fresher breath among, a strong hold and keeps the dentures securely in place when compared to no adhesive. It also creates a food seal that helps prevent food particles from getting beneath the dentures, has a 75% thinner nozzle vs. Fixodent Complete variants allows for superior food seal and easy application in continuous lines. Acts as a cushion between gums and dentures, allowing for a customized fit.
Oral-B Pro Expert Toothpaste

Oral-B Pro-Expert Professional Protection Toothpaste, developed with Oral-B experts, protects the 8 areas dentists check most. It contains Stannous Fluoride Complex, a unique combination of ingredients. It targets and protects against the issues it finds in your mouth: cavities, plaque, gum problems, sensitivity, stains, bad breath, tartar and enamel erosion.
Oral-B Pro 3

The sleek handle of the 3000 electric toothbrush helps you brush for 2 minutes with the professional timer and it notifies you every 30 seconds to change the area you're brushing. Oral-B's unique round head removes up to 100% more plaque than a standard manual toothbrush for healthier gums. The toothbrush also helps you protect your delicate gums with the pressure control technology that reduces brushing speed and alerts you to be gentler if you brush too hard. Model also includes a travel case.
Oral-B Pro 2

The sleek handle of the 2000N electric toothbrush helps you brush for 2 minutes with the professional timer and it notifies you every 30 seconds to change the area you are brushing. Oral-B's unique round head removes up to 100% more plaque than a standard manual toothbrush for healthier gums. The toothbrush also helps you protect your delicate gums with the proprietary pressure control technology that reduces brushing speed and alerts you to be gentler if you brush too hard.

Extra digital resources

Download our template letter for MPs and local newspapers, a waiting room presentation and the 2020 campaign logos.
Mouth cancer stories

Posters and social media graphics of people telling their stories of beating mouth cancer.
Blue Wednesday 2020 resources

Encourage people to do self checks for mouth cancer on 18 November for Blue Wednesday.
Mouth cancer risk factor resources

Posters and social media graphics on the risk factors associated with mouth cancer.
Mouth cancer signs & symptoms resources

Posters and social media graphics raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer.
Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign resources

Help us raise awareness of November's campaign and why it is so important.

Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
What to do following an extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
Veneers

A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth and can improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth.
Tooth whitening

Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface.
Implants

A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Cracked teeth

There are several ways in which your tooth can crack or break and it is important that you get it seen to as soon as possible.

Dental Helpline

We're here to give you impartial advice about your oral health. Contact our team of fully-qualified professionals by telephone (01788 539780), or email ([email protected]). Read more

Dental care and coronavirus (COVID-19)

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