Regular oral check-ups are important for maintaining your oral hygiene but when it comes to mouth cancer these initial check-ups are vital. The cases of mouth cancer within the UK have risen by 49% in the past 10 years, so it’s now more important than ever to get your teeth checked at Bite Dentistry.
Mouth Cancer Action Month is a charity campaign organised by the Oral Health Foundation, taking place throughout November. The campaign sets out to raise awareness and share the importance of mouth care and proper dental hygiene.
Regular oral check-ups are important for maintaining your oral hygiene but when it comes to mouth cancer these initial check-ups are vital. The cases of mouth cancer within the UK have risen by 49% in the past 10 years, so it’s now more important than ever to get your teeth checked at Bite Dentistry.
Mouth cancer can be identified in its early stages within your routine dentist appointment, so it is important to be seen regularly by your dentist. Helping spot the symptoms early on, and giving patients peace of mind from a professional dental treatment.
How to spot Mouth Cancer at home
Keeping on top of your oral hygiene is important and understanding what’s happening inside your month can help identify any issues and spot mouth cancer in its initial stages. By spotting mouth cancer early, you have a much better chance of beating it. Whilst the issue can be identified at your routine check-up, being aware of the symptoms whilst at home can give you a better understanding of your health.
Key symptoms to look out for:
If you have any of these symptoms or are worried about your oral health, then why not book an oral examination to put your mind at ease.
The common causes of Mouth Cancer
Whilst we don’t know what causes most mouth cancers, however, there are several factors that are likely to increase your risk of developing Mouth Cancer. Up to 90% of all mouth cancers are linked to lifestyle factors.
This means that with a few small changes to your lifestyle the risk of developing Mouth Cancer becomes much lower.
There are several factors that can increase your chances of developing Mouth Cancer such as:
How to stay on top of your oral health with Bite Dentistry
During this awareness month, we are promoting the message ‘if in doubt, get checked out’. To encourage everyone to be mouth aware and to pay close attention to their oral hygiene and health. Whilst at home cleaning and awareness is great, attending routine checkups from a dental professional is always advised. At Bite Dentistry Edinburgh we have a team of expert dental hygienists available for routine appointments as well as offering advice and peace of mind for issues such as mouth cancer.
Get in touch to schedule a dental examination at Bite Dentistry or book an appointment with us online, to stay on top of your oral health starting today.
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