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All You Need to Know About Oral Cancer Screening

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016

What are the causes of oral cancer?

There have been numerous risk factors attributed to the development of oral cancer, including:

  • Smoking
  • Drinking
  • HPV virus

What are the symptoms of oral cancer?

The signs of oral cancer can vary from person to person and often depend on how far the disease has progressed. However, symptoms to look out for include:

  • White and red patches in the mouth and on the tongue and lips
  • Sores that take a great deal longer than normal to clear
  • Pain in the mouth or neck

If you have any of these symptoms and think you may be at risk, make an appointment to visit your dentist right away.

Once possible instances of cancer have been found we can plan the next step and have you treated as soon as possible.

If you would like an oral cancer screening and form more information please call the practice, we treat patients from throughout Liverpool and the UK, so feel free to stop buy wherever you’re from.

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The Importance of Having an Oral Cancer Screening

Thursday, March 24th, 2016

Oral cancer is on the rise, but if caught early it is a very treatable form of the disease. That is why dentist are urging patients with signs of the disease to visit their dentist for oral cancer screening.

What are the main causes of oral cancer?

Oral cancer can be caused for many different reasons, including:

  • Smoking
  • Drinking
  • HPV (this virus can be transmitted sexually and is also the virus responsible for cervical cancer)

What are the symptoms of oral cancer?

  • Pain in the mouth or ear that you cannot explain
  • White or red patches in the mouth that do not vanish over time
  • Ulcers or sores on your tongue or in your mouth
  • A lump in the neck
  • Sore throat
  • Difficulty swallowing

If you notice these symptoms and they fail to disappear after three weeks, it is advisable to visit your dentist or doctor for an examination.

Oral cancer is very treatable, but the earlier it is caught the better. Regular dental checkups can help your dentist monitor the health of your mouth and look out for any potential oral cancer symptoms.

If you are worried about oral cancer, especially if you are displaying some of the symptoms, we highly recommend that you visit our Liverpool practice. We offer oral cancer screenings to all of our patients to help them maintain the health of their mouths and the rest of their body. Screening is not painful and will simply involved analysis and a rinse, which will look white if abnormal cells are present. If these cells are discovered to be cancerous, treatment will be discussed to help you on your way to cancer free health.

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Spotting the Signs of Mouth Cancer in a Screening Session

Tuesday, December 8th, 2015

Mouth cancer affects around 7,000 people in the UK every year. With oral cancer screening, we can help to detect problems early and ensure that treatment is administered at an early stage, when the chances of survival are much higher. At Liverpool Implant and Aesthetic Dental Spa, we strongly encourage our patients to attend regular check-ups so that we can check their dental health and have a good look around for any potential warning signs of oral cancer.

About oral cancer screening

We perform oral cancer screening as part of a routine check-up and we can also offer more thorough examinations suing the latest technology. During your screening check, your dentist will examine the soft tissue in the mouth and throat, looking out for any potential signs of abnormal tissue and noting down any changes since your last check-up. If your dentist has any concerns at all, they can recommend further testing. In the vast majority of cases, there will be nothing to worry about, but it is always best to get checked out.

Signs and symptoms of oral cancer

Although oral cancer has become increasingly prevalent in the last decade, many people are still unsure about the warning signs they should be looking out for. Here are some of the most common symptoms of oral cancer:

  • red or white patches in the mouth or throat
  • difficulty swallowing
  • oral pain
  • sore throat
  • abnormal oral bleeding
  • slow-healing mouth ulcers and sores
  • unexplained swelling
  • lumps in the mouth or throat

If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s advisable to contact your dentist or arrange a check-up or to see your GP.

If you have any questions about mouth cancer or would like to find out more about oral cancer screening, don’t hesitate to get in touch and our friendly team will be happy to help.

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The Importance of Oral Cancer Screening

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

More than 6,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with oral cancer every year and the numbers are growing year on year.

One of the major issues with oral cancer is that many people are unaware of the symptoms and this means that the majority of cases are not diagnosed at an early stage. This is why oral cancer screening and regular dental checks are so important.

What happens during screening?

Oral cancer screening is fast and painless – we will simply use a high-tech instrument to examine your mouth and check for signs of abnormal tissue or changes in your mouth. This technology allows us to see changes not visible to the naked eye. The test only lasts a couple of minutes and we will also have a little chat with you about the causes and symptoms of oral cancer so you can keep an eye out for possible warning signs.

About oral cancer

Oral cancer affects the soft tissues in the mouth and the most common symptoms include mouth ulcers or sores that take longer than 2-3 weeks to heal, red or white patches in the mouth and abnormal lumps in the mouth or throat. Additional symptoms may include a persistent sore throat and hoarseness.

The main risk factors for oral cancer include smoking, drinking alcohol, a poor diet lacking in nutrients and HPV infection. HPV (human papilloma virus) is spread through sexual contact and it is also a risk factor for cervical cancer.

If you would like to find out more about oral cancer or arrange a screening check, call the practice today in the heart of Liverpool.

 

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Early Diagnosis for Oral Cancer Could Save Your Life

Monday, October 12th, 2015

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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Oral Cancer and The Importance of Mouth Cancer Screening In Liverpool

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

It is estimated that around 1,700 people die each year from mouth cancer and the numbers continue to rise year on year. Like most cancers if it is spotted early enough it can be successfully treated and cured. This is part of what the dentist does on your regular 6 monthly check ups and this is why keeping these appointments are so important.

Signs of oral cancer

The signs of mouth cancer can include white or red patches in the mouth. Lumps in the mouth or throat, swelling in the mouth, ulcers that do not clear up after 14 days and difficulty in swallowing. There are many factors that can either cause oral cancer or put a person into a high risk of developing it.

Who is more at risk?

Smoking and heavy drinking are factors that can increase a person’s risk of developing oral cancer. Smokers or tobacco users are 6 times more likely to develop oral cancer than non-tobacco users. It is estimated that around 75% of all oral cancer cases involved people who use tobacco and drink on a regular basis. However there are infections such as human papillomavirus type 16, which can increase the risk of developing mouth cancer.

All dentists are trained to spot the early warning signs of mouth cancer and will look for it at every visit. By avoiding factors that can increase the risk of developing oral cancer will surely help, so quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake can have a positive effect.

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Dental Check-Ups to Help Patients in Liverpool Maintain Their Beautiful Healthy Smiles

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

Here at Liverpool Dental Implant and Aesthetic Dental Spa we not only provide amazing cosmetic treatments for our Liverpool patients, we also ensure that their teeth, mouth and gums are in the very best of health.

Visiting the dentist every 6 months will allow your dentist to keep an eye on the health of your mouth and notice any changes quickly, after which they will be able to treat them swiftly, before any lasting damage is made.

Why are dental check-ups so important?

Problems such as tooth decay and gum disease begin unnoticed. In the case of tooth decay no pain will be felt until the infection has eaten through your dental enamel and dentin and infested the inner dental chamber. This will often mean that the tooth must be treated using root canal treatment, or it will have to be removed. Gum disease may start as some mild bleeding when you brush your teeth, but can soon spread to the rest of your mouth, causing pain and tooth loss.

You dentist can spot even the smallest signs of decay and disease and will use preventative treatments such as fillings, periodontal cleaning and fluoride sealants.

Dental check-ups and oral cancer screening

Another disease your dentist can check for is oral cancer. The number of oral cancer cases rose to 6,000 in 2011 and it is thought these numbers could get even bigger. Risk factors for oral cancer include drinking, smoking and the HPV virus. Symptoms include white and red patches found within the mouth, sores that take a long time to heal and pain in the neck or back of the throat.

If caught in the early stages treatments are 90% successful, however, if the problem is allowed to progress this drops to 50%.

It is therefore imperative that you visit your dentist every 6 months, so they will be able to spot and prevent these diseases and conditions from developing.

 

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