“If In Doubt Get Checked Out”
We are committed to reducing the shocking statistic that Mouth cancer Kills 1 person every 5 hours …
Mouth Cancer is one of the UK fastest increasing Cancers with cases up by more than 50%in the last decade alone. While many cases are linked to lifestyle choices – smoking, drinking, poor diet and sexual activity- It is important to remember that mouth cancer could affect anybody. Chances are that that we know somebody that has been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life, and we recognize the hurt and pain that it can cause.
Mouth Cancer is linked to smoking, The HPV virus, Alcohol consumption and chewing tobacco. There are three signs and symptoms to look out for:
Ulcers which do not heal in three weeks
Red and White Patches in the mouth
Unusual Lumps or swellings in the mouth or head and neck area
However it is vitally important that you see your dentist regularly so that you can be reassured that anything abnormal will be picked up before you can see anything with a naked eye
We have the most up to date technology available to us to enable us to perform a thorough mouth cancer screening at every Dental Health review. It is a 2 minute exam that could save your life particularly if it is done regularly.
The leading cause of Mouth cancer. Tobacco transforms saliva into a deadly cocktail that damages the cell in the mouth and can turn them cancerous. If you are a smoker and you are worried about mouth cancer please come in and get checked out.
A sexually transmitted virus which is increasingly being linked to mouth cancer. Those with multiple sexual partners are more at risk
Excessive use is linked to more than a third of mouth cancer cases in men and a fifth in women. Heavy drinkers and smokers are 35 times more at risk, as alcohol aids the absorption of tobacco into the mouth.
Chewing or smokeless Tobacco
Although some people believe this type of tobacco is safer than smoking,the reality is that it is much more dangerous.
What can you do?
Looking after yourself with a balanced diet which includes five portions of healthy fruit and vegetables each day. New research has suggested that there is a noticeable risk reduction for mouth cancer with each additional daily serving of fruit or vegetables.
Regular Dental Health Reviews even if you don’t have any of your own teeth.
If you are worried at all please come in and let us help you early detection is the best all round.