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There’s No Need For Mouth Cancer To Be A Scream With A Screen

Thursday, October 30th, 2014

4683491_blogCancer is a word that provokes fear in most of us and oral cancer is becoming more common in the UK. Our aim is to raise awareness of oral cancer and encourage our patients to be aware of the risk factors and symptoms. We provide oral cancer screening to ensure that cases are identified and diagnosed at a very early stage when the chances of treatment proving successful are much higher.

About oral cancer screening

Oral cancer screening enables us to identify changes in the soft tissue at a very early stage; we use advanced technology, which allows us to spot abnormalities before they become visible to the naked eye. If abnormalities are detected, we can then arrange for more tests and a diagnosis can be made at the earliest possible stage. With cancer, time is of the essence, as the disease develops and spreads; if oral cancer is diagnosed and treated early, the chances of survival are up to 90 per cent higher.

Screening is pain-free and quick; we simple use a device to look around the mouth and check the soft tissue; the test takes just a few minutes, but it could save your life.

November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month and we are inviting everyone to come for screening. We cannot stress the benefits of screening enough and we are also on hand to discuss the causes and symptoms and talk to patients about mouth cancer.

Spotting the signs of oral cancer

The most common signs of oral cancer include mouth ulcers that take a long time to heal (see your dentist if you have had an ulcer for more than 2 weeks), red or white patches in the mouth or any lumps or abnormal swelling. Other signs may include problems with swallowing and a sore throat, which doesn’t improve after 7-14 days. It’s worth pointing out that in the vast majority of cases, these signs will not mean that you have oral cancer, but it is always best to be cautious and to get symptoms checked out by your doctor or dentist.

Take A Simple Mouth Cancer Screening Before It’s Too Late

Monday, October 20th, 2014

4070440_blogMouth cancer is a disease, which affects more than 6,000 people every year in the UK and at City Dental Leeds, we are on a mission to protect our patients. We offer mouth cancer screening to detect early warning signs and maximise the chances of successful treatment and we are also on hand to discuss causes and risk factors with patients.

About mouth cancer

Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, affects the soft tissue in the mouth and throat. The most influential risk factors for oral cancer include smoking, drinking alcohol and exposure to the HPV infection, which is transmitted through sexual contact. A poor diet can also increase the risk of mouth cancer.

The most common symptoms of mouth cancer to look out for include red or white patches in the mouth, slow-healing ulcers or sores and any abnormal lumps in the mouth or throat. Other symptoms may include a persistent sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

The importance of screening

Screening for mouth cancer is so important because as with most forms of cancer, is can progress very quickly and the chances of survival are much higher when the disease is diagnosed at an early stage. It s estimated that early treatment increases the chances of survival by up to 90 per cent. Screening allows our dentists to identify potential warning signs before they become visible to the naked eye and this can make the difference between life and death.

Screening isn’t painful and it takes just a few minutes; come and see us today; it could save your life!

Don’t Take It For Granted. Get Checked For Oral Cancer Quickly

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

863081_blogLike many forms of cancer, oral cancer can progress very quickly and we actively promote screening and regular dental checks to ensure that cases are diagnosed at the earliest possible stage. With early diagnosis, the chances of survival are much higher.

About oral cancer

Oral cancer is a form of cancer, which is found in the soft tissue in the mouth and throat. Research shows that this form of cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK, with an increase of almost 50% in the last decade alone. Projections also predict that this trend will continue. More than 6,000 new cases were diagnosed last year.

The major risk factors for oral cancer include drinking alcohol on a regular basis, smoking and HPV (human papilloma virus) infection. If you have more than one risk factor, you are more likely to develop oral cancer. Smokers who also drink, for example, are up to 30 times more likely to get oral cancer than non-smokers who drink infrequently.

Oral cancer detection

Sadly, at the moment, most cases of oral cancer are diagnosed when the disease has already progressed and survival rates have stalled. With early diagnosis, we can help to improve survival rates, as there is a much lower risk of cancer spreading when the disease at spotted at a very early stage.

The main symptoms to look for include slow-healing ulcers, red/white patches in the mouth and swelling in the throat, which may make it difficult to swallow. Some patients also have a persistent sore throat.

Screening

We promote oral cancer screening, which helps us to detect changes in the oral tissue before they become visible to the naked eye and we also check for potential warning signs during routine check-ups.

Get Checked-up In Leeds! Mouth Cancer Can Be Beaten Early

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

2487210_blogWhen it comes to mouth cancer the earlier the diagnosis the better. This is why we actively encourage our patients to attend regular check-ups and take advantage of oral cancer screening. Studies suggest that early diagnosis can increase the chance of surviving mouth cancer by up to 90 per cent.

The latest statistics show that more than 6,000 people in the UK were diagnosed with mouth cancer last year and although there have been major improvements in survival rates for many other forms of cancer, this is sadly not the case with mouth cancer because most cases are diagnosed when the cancer is advanced. A lack of awareness prevents many people from seeing their dentist or doctor when they have symptoms and often, the disease is picked up during tests for other illnesses. We aim to educate our patients about the symptoms and causes of mouth cancer to increase the chances of early diagnosis.

What causes mouth cancer?

Cancer is caused by abnormal cell growth and in many cases it is impossible to determine an exact cause. The main risks associated with oral cancer include drinking alcohol and smoking on a regular basis and HPV infection; HPV stands for human papilloma virus. This virus is spread through sexual contact and it is also linked to cervical cancer.

Warning signs to watch out for

The most common symptoms of mouth cancer include abnormal swelling in the mouth or throat, white or red patches in the mouth and ulcers or sores, which take a long time to heal (more than 2 weeks). Other signs may include a persistent cough.

Come For A Mouth Cancer Screening Before It’s Too Late

Saturday, June 28th, 2014

2487210_blogMouth cancer is affecting more and more people in the UK, with an increase of almost 50 per cent in the number of cases within the last decade. One of the most important messages we are trying to spread is the importance of early diagnosis. Treating mouth cancer early increases the chance of survival by up to 90 per cent and this is why we promote screening and encourage all our patients to see their dentist every 6 months for a check-up.

About mouth cancer

Mouth cancer is a form of cancer, which affects the cells in the soft tissue in the mouth. The main risk factors for oral cancer include drinking alcohol, smoking and HPV infection (HPV stands for human papilloma virus) and symptoms include red or white patches in the mouth, abnormal swelling and lumps and mouth ulcers, which take a long time to heal.

Benefits of screening

Many people are unaware of the warning signs of mouth cancer and for this reason, a lot of cases are diagnosed at a late stage when there is a lower chance of successful treatment. Screening enables us to spot changes in the soft tissue, which may indicate the early stages of mouth cancer, before they become visible to the naked eye and this means that we can facilitate diagnosis and treatment as quickly as possible. Early diagnosis can make a real difference to the prognosis. In addition to screening, we also carry out checks for symptoms of oral cancer during routine check-ups.

What happens during a screening test?

Mouth cancer screening is quick and painless and you don’t have to have any preparation or worry about recovery afterwards. The test takes just a few minutes and your dentist will use the latest technology to have an in-depth look at the soft tissue in your mouth; abnormal tissue will be flagged up and this can then be investigated further.

Screening For Cancer in Leeds Saves Lives

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

5538155_blogYou may think it sounds a little far-fetched to say that a trip to the dentist could save you life, but this really is the case when it comes to oral cancer.

Oral cancer is a form of cancer, which is affecting more and more people in the UK. More than 6,000 new cases were diagnosed last year and the number of people affected by this deadly disease has almost doubled over the last ten years. At City Dental we are determined to provide our patients with the information they need and encourage routine check-ups and screening sessions to reduce the risk of oral cancer and ensure that any warning signs are identified at the earliest possible stage.

About oral cancer

Oral cancer is sometimes known as mouth cancer; it affects the soft tissue in the mouth and throat and is most commonly characterised by abnormal swelling, red or white patches and slow-healing mouth ulcers.

Sometimes it is not possible to say what causes cancer, which occurs as a result of abnormal cell growth, but the main risk factors for oral cancer are drinking alcohol and smoking; in recent years, the HPV (human papilloma virus) has also been identified as a major risk factor for mouth cancer. This virus is also linked to cervical cancer.

Saving lives in Leeds

As with most other forms of cancer, the earlier the signs of mouth cancer are spotted, the better. Early intervention contributes to a dramatic improvement in the chances of survival because it may mean that cancer can be treated before it starts to spread to other parts of the body.

Screening enables our dentists to identify very early changes in the oral tissue, which allow early diagnosis and treatment. Using the latest technology, our dentist can look for warning signs long before they are visible to the naked eye and this means that treatment can be administered before the condition progresses and becomes more aggressive and advanced.

Our Dentists Are Trained To Screen For Mouth Cancer In Leeds

Thursday, April 17th, 2014

383291_blogMouth cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK and the number of cases has almost doubled in the last decade. Our dentists are trained to spot the early warning signs of oral cancer to ensure early intervention and increase he chances of survival as much as possible.

Sadly, the prognosis for many patients diagnosed with oral cancer is poor at the moment and this is almost always due to the fact that cases are diagnosed at a late stage, when there is a distinct possibility that cancer has spread through the body. Cases are diagnosed late because most people are unaware of the symptoms they should be looking out for. Most people know to see their doctor if they feel a lump or notice an abnormal swelling, but surveys show that the majority of people are unaware of the warning signs of oral cancer.

We carry out oral cancer checks during routine check-ups and we also offer oral cancer screening, which enables us to use the latest technology to spot changes in tissue that are not visible to the eye. We also encourage our patients to see their dentist on a regular basis and to look out for the following warning signs: red or white patches in the mouth, swelling in the throat and ulcers that take more than 2 weeks to heal.

With early diagnosis, we can help more people to survive oral cancer. Book your screening appointment or a routine check-up now!

Spotting Mouth Cancer Early In City Centre, Leeds

Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

3708143_blogWhen it comes to mouth cancer, early diagnosis is essential and we are eager to raise awareness of mouth cancer to ensure all our patients are able to spot the warning signs. Mouth cancer is a form of cancer, which has become much more common in the UK over the course of the last decade and with early diagnosis we can help to fight this deadly disease and improve survival rates.

We include a mouth cancer check in our routine check-ups and we also urge patients to take advantage of mouth cancer screening, which enables our dentists to spot the very early signs using advanced technology, which identifies changes in the oral tissue, which are visible to the naked eye.

Signs of mouth cancer

One of the reasons survival rates have stalled in the UK is poor public awareness of the symptoms of mouth cancer. Other types of cancer, such as breast, cervical and testicular cancer, have a media profile and this means that most people are familiar with the symptoms, while oral cancer is less well-known, even though it kills more people each year than cervical and testicular cancer combined. The symptoms to look out for include:

  • abnormal lumps or swellings, which may make it harder for you to swallow
  • red or white patches in the mouth
  • mouth ulcers that take a long time to heal (more than 2 weeks)
  • a persistent sore throat

Our advice is to see your dentist every 6 months for a check-up and arrange an appointment if you notice any changes in the mouth. Usually, there’s nothing to worry about, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

Kicking-out Oral Cancer in Leeds

Saturday, November 9th, 2013

1341367_blogIf you love to smoke, drink, eat poorly and don’t really care about oral hygiene too much, you are not only putting your teeth and gums at risk, but you can also be making yourself open to oral cancer in the future; these are considered to be among the main protagonists that cause this disease and if you find yourself suffering from irritations for a sustained period of time- sore throats, jaw, ear and headaches, or constant ulcers- you really should get yourself tested as quickly as possible because the faster the diagnosis, the better your chances of beating the problem. It won’t be easy though and it will be a battle; you’ll need the company and support of friends and family for psychological help, as well as having professional nursing afterwards. What is imperative though is you avoid all of the things that may have caused the disease in the first place and improve every area of your lifestyle in order to rebuild the immune system in your body. Essentially you need to change every aspect of your life and make yourself strong for the fight: take heart from the fact though that the recovery stats from this disease are very good indeed in Leeds.

Hateful Oral Cancer in Leeds

Monday, September 23rd, 2013

835423_blogCancer in any form is never nice, but in the mouth it is even worse. Even specialists in this field can get perplexed in Leeds because defining oral cancer is a bit of a guessing game: how is it that someone can smoke all of their life without any problems and yet the next person who has never smoked goes down with the disease- is it in the genes? Who knows? However, you should be aware of a few things and then be aware of the signs. Excess in every part of your life from over smoking, drinking and a poor diet will weaken your immune system and leave you vulnerable to attack from all manner of things. But if you start to notice symptoms not going away, like mouth ulcers, sore throats, aching jaws, or basically anything, you should get checked out immediately and it will only take a few tests to determine if anything is wrong with you. Get in quick and you have a great chance of beating this disease- the stats are good, and though you will have a battle on your hands, you can get through this if you are prepared for a fight. You will need support from every area you can find, but be brave- you can beat this horrible disease, however you need people around you to do it.