Category “Oral Cancer”

March 28th, 2012

General Dentistry at Freshdental Smile Clinic is Important for Healthy Smiles

General dentistry is important for the maintenance of healthy smiles. If we want to make sure our smiles look their best, this is something that we should not forget about and it can make a big difference to the appearance of a smile.

General dental treatments

General dentists in the City of York provide treatment for all the family. Dental care provided by a general dentist includes early diagnosis of possible dental health problems, preventative care and oral hygiene advice. Typical treatments available include a scale and polish, root canal treatment and possible emergency care.

Benefits of general dentistry

Care provided by general dentists is important for a number of reasons:

  • Identify the early stages of infection and disease.
  • Help patients understand the role of nutrition.
  • Offer emergency dental treatment.
  • Provide advice, information and education on oral health.

Regular dental check-ups can help to prevent oral health problems such as tooth decay, gum disease and periodontitis. A general dental check-up will also give the dentist the chance to look out for early signs of oral cancer.

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July 23rd, 2011

Dealing with Oral Cancer in the City of York

Cancer never seems to go away. Trying to find a cure for it seems as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack and the disease still comes back stronger than ever. But although the search goes on, there is a lot of research going into the possible causes behind cancer as it is considered that one of the ways of beating it, is to prevent it or catch it early. Oral cancer for example is still on the increase in the city of York, but dentists are keen to do all they can to fight the disease and if you have the time for a consultation, they can inform you of all the things to avoid to keep your mouth cancer free. Bad oral hygiene, diet and lifestyle are considered to be the main causes of oral cancer and if you take time out to consider these, you have a good chance of avoiding the problem. (Of course, there are some people who are heavy smokers and drinkers who never have a problem throughout their lives- one of the reasons it is so difficult to identify the causes of oral cancer). Early signs that you may have a problem are repetitive mouth ulcers, constant sore throats, or jaw ache during eating. Early identification of these problems can lead to early diagnosis and successful treatment. One of the things that should be taken into account, is that if you are diagnosed with oral cancer early on, the success rates of beating the disease are incredibly high and if you are up for the ‘scrap’, it’s the most positive way of beating the problem, that and the fact that there is a lot of post-treatment support for those who suffer from cancer. Call 01904 623687 for a free consultation at Fresh Dental Smile Clinic in York

 

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May 15th, 2011

Oral cancer diagnosed thanks to vigilant York dentist

There are many excellent reasons to go and visit your York dentist every six months or as directed. They can spot when plaque has built up and turned into tartar and then remove it. They are experts in the health of your gums and can give the appropriate advice that will stop gum disease from taking hold. Dentists are also now trained to spot early signs of oral cancer and they have saved lives as a result.

One in every three people in the United Kingdom will be affected by cancer in their life and this might be in the form of oral cancer. It is significantly more prevalent in men than women and is also linked with smokers and those who drink alcohol regularly and to excess. But it can affect anyone and it is worth looking out for because survival rates are high if the disease is caught early on.

Of course your dentist is the real expert but you can keep a look out for oral cancer at home when you are brushing and flossing. Rusty patches of discolouration in the mouth and odd, metallic tastes can be signs of oral cancer as can sudden weight loss that is otherwise unexplained. You can also use your finger to feel for hardened patches.

Get into the habit of seeing your dentist every six months so that nasty conditions like oral cancer can be diagnosed early. If you have just moved to a new area, make it a priority to find a new dentist so that your mouth can be monitored by a trained professional who cares about the health of your mouth. Call 01904 623687 for a free consultation at Fresh Dental Smile Clinic in York.

 

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