Leeds dentists are fully trained to spot early signs of oral cancer
Dentists are not only trained to spot and diagnose problems with your teeth and gums, such as tooth decay and gum disease, they are also fully trained to notice the early indicators of oral cancer. This cancer is treatable if found in its initial stages and has a high survival rate, but can be fatal. Oral cancer is another reason why you should be sure to visit your dentist every six months.
You are at higher risk of contracting oral cancer if you are a man, as they are twice as likely to develop the disease as women. Other high risk groups include those who smoke tobacco and drink alcohol, but about one in every four oral cancer patients are either women or people who don’t smoke or drink. Even if you are not in a high risk group you should still be vigilant about oral cancer.
If you find small swellings in your mouth or patches that are rusty then you should report this to your dentist. Any bleeding from the mouth might be an early sign of oral cancer and these symptoms are sometimes accompanied by sudden weight loss or difficulty and pain in the mouth while eating.
Your dentist is best placed to examine your mouth for signs of oral cancer at your six month check ups but you can use your finger to examine your mouth at home for swellings and look in the mirror for discoloured patches.
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Ask your City Dental Leeds dentist for more information about how to guard against oral cancer. Methods include ceasing the smoking of tobacco, cutting down alcohol consumption and keeping your diet healthy.
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