The unknown can be an exciting and thrilling time, but it can also be a scary or unnerving situation. When it comes to your oral health, more often than not a change noticed within the comfort of your own home can be something which causes doubt and the oral hygiene routine carried out on a daily basis may not feel enough anymore. Whilst sitting at home, contemplating all the possible causes or results may seem beneficial at the time, in truth the quickest way to put your mind at ease is to book an appointment with us at Farnham Road Dental Practice.
How can we help?
Whenever any changes within the mouth catch your attention, do not be afraid or embarrassed to contact our dental team to discuss the problem and get seen with a mouth cancer screening Guildford by your dental team. Whilst not every change is life threatening or something sinister, it is important to work together to ensure that your overall oral health remains on top form both in and out of the practice. After all, we are a team.
When an alteration to the mouth occurs, whether it be persistent ulcers which won’t go away or constant bleeding of the gums becoming apparent, by informing our team of the changes and concerns we are able to get you into our care promptly and begin investigating the possible causes of the change. It may be a simple retainer, rubbing the mouth in a particular area that causes the ulcers or it may be that the gum is showing signs of tumours rather than ulcers and therefore needs a more direct approach to treat and eliminate the problem. No matter what the issue, our dental team is on hand to support, guide and assist you throughout the process and beyond.
Having a screening
As some changes to our health are not always noticeable, it is important to attend regular appointments for a general check-up along with a mouth cancer screening, Guildford. These appointments, which are generally carried out on a 6 monthly or yearly basis, whilst barely impacting your daily life in terms of time, can mean the difference between diagnosing a potential problem early on rather than waiting for the effects to take place. This early detection process can not only drastically improve the chances of recovery, but also help your dental team to work closely with you to reduce and eliminate the potential recurrence of the cancerous cells.
Reducing your chances with healthier habits
Whilst anyone can unfortunately become subject to cancerous cells, there is a strong connection between smoking and mouth cancer. For this reason, and to help with other dental problems that are greatly linked to smoking, we will always encourage you to quit smoking and provide you with as much help as possible to eliminate the bad habit altogether. After all, whilst the mouth cancer screening, Guildford, is extremely useful in helping us diagnose the cancer, it is through treatment and reducing the risks that we can all help eliminate the problem further.