Today is the start of Cancer Prevention Action Week, promoted by the charity World Cancer Research Fund. You can find out more here: www.wcrf-uk.org/cpaw
🦷 Regular dental checks not only maintain healthy teeth and gums but it’s also an opportunity for your dentist to pick up on any changes in your mouth. Your dentist can spot mouth cancer early, so it’s very important to attend regular check-ups.
If you are concerned about any moles or lesions please book an appointment to see our highly qualified dermatologist Dr Ben Lee, and we will get you booked in for mole and skin cancer consultation.
To book your appointment please Lisa Bonello, our Patient Care Co-Ordinator ☎️ 01344 300 417 📱07765 333 768 or 📧 pc@crownwooddental.co.uk
Throughout the month of November, the Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation work hard to raise awareness of oral cancer with their 👄 Mouth Cancer Action Month?
It is important to be mouth aware by looking for red or white patches, long-lasting mouth ulcers or unusual lumps and swellings in the mouth, lips, head and neck. If you notice anything unusual, it is important that you flag this with your dentist.
Having regular dental check-ups and hygiene appointments also allows your dentist to detect any early signs of cancer so it’s important to book and attend these routine dental appointments.
To book an appointment and make sure everything is fine, simply give Lisa Bonello, our Patient Care Co-Ordinator, a call on:
We know how difficult it can be, but quitting smoking is not only good for your general health but your dental health too. Here’s a list of how smoking affects your oral health. https://www.dentalhealth.org/smoking-and-oral-health
Mouth cancer is often detected early through dental check-ups, so please remember to book an appointment every 6 months.
To book your next check-up please contact Lisa Bonello, our Patient Care Co-Ordinator, on:
If so, keep up the good work🏋🏻! Or if you are still considering it, it’s not too late to start. Dry January 🍷 is not only good for your general health (and pocket) but has knock on benefits for our dental health too.
Drinking too much alcohol can have a substantial impact on our oral health and lead to a range of diseases from tooth decay to mouth cancer. The acidity of alcoholic drinks such as white wine, beer and cider can cause erosion of the enamel on our teeth, possibly leading to pain and sensitivity. Consuming large amounts of alcohol can also become a massive contributor to our sugar intake and can significantly increase our chances of developing tooth decay.
Taking part in Dry January will help lower your risks of developing mouth cancer, losing teeth and tooth decay. It is also a great way to save a considerable amount of money 💰 throughout the month, gain better sleep 😴, have more energy, and simply improve your general health.
If you are worried about the effect alcohol has had on your teeth and your general dental health and would like to book an examination don’t hesitate to call Lisa Bonello, our Patient Care Co-Ordinator, on:
According to a recent report conducted by the Oral Health Foundation. mouth cancer is continuing to rise throughout the UK. In the last 10 years, cases have risen by 34% and deaths have increased by 75% compared to 10 years ago.
It’s important to be mouth 👄 aware and to be aware of early signs of oral cancer such as long-lasting mouth ulcers which do not seem to heal, red or white patches in the mouth, or unusual lumps or swellings in the mouth, head or neck. For more information about mouth cancer, visit https://www.dentalhealth.org/mouthcancer
The Oral Health Foundation report also highlighted that the cost-of-living crisis represents a major challenge as a lot of people won’t be attending regular check-ups and early signs of oral cancer could
therefore be missed. Late diagnosis is one of the key reasons why mouth cancer survival rates have barely improved in the last 20 years.
If you notice anything out of the ordinary, make sure you visit your dentist. If mouth cancer is caught early, the chances to beat it are actually good.
If you want to book a dental appointment or simply want to talk to someone about any oral symptom you are concerned about, feel free to get in touch with Lisa Bonello, our Patient Care Co-Ordinator, on:
