Avoid oral cancer with regular visits to Liverpool dentists
Your dentist is trained to thoroughly examine your mouth for signs of tooth decay and gum disease. They will be looking out for any sign of excessive plaque which can damage your teeth. What many people don’t know is that dentists are also trained to spot early signs of oral cancer. This condition has a fairly high survival rate but it must be caught early in order for it to be treated effectively – just one more reason to visit your dentist regularly.
Those who smoke or regularly drink alcohol to excess are at a higher risk of contracting oral cancer and the disease is more prevalent in men than women. But even if you are not in a high risk category it is worth being vigilant about it so you don’t fall ill.
Your dentist will be on the look out for rusty red patches on your gums and the soft tissue of your mouth. You too can be mindful of these signs when you are at home and brushing your teeth is an ideal time to look for these patches. If you experience sudden weight loss or have odd tastes in your mouth, sometimes of the metallic variety, then you should report this to your dentist.
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Be sure to pursue a healthy, balanced diet, take steps to quit smoking, cut down on drinking and you are lessening your chances of developing oral cancer. Oral hygiene also plays a very important part and you should get in the habit of brushing twice a day for about three minutes and floss as well. Most important of all is that you visit your Liverpool dentist for regular check ups at which he or she can look out for early signs of oral cancer.
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