HEALTH & BEAUTY
DENTAL MATTERS
with Dr Saf Khan of TSJ Smile
Our mouths have a tough job every day. They work hard when we’re talking, eating and even breathing.
Taking care of our teeth and gums with regular cleaning and dentist check-ups not only helps retain a healthy mouth but can also catch any signs of oral cancer in its early stages. The 14th most common cancer in
the UK, oral cancer can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks, roof of the mouth or throat. It first appears as an ulcer or mouth sore that doesn’t heal, with 80 percent of people with mouth cancer having this symptom.
Other symptoms can include bleeding or numbness from the mouth, teeth that move for no apparent reason, unexplained weight loss or a persistent lump in the mouth or neck. Some people can experience difficulty or pain when swallowing or moving their jaw.
It can affect anyone, whether they have teeth or not, but is more common in the over 40s. There are over 8,000 new cases of oral cancer diagnosed every year in the UK and
research has shown it is becoming more common in younger patients and women.
Mouth cancer can be caused by a number of lifestyle factors. Smoking cigarettes, cigars or using a pipe along with drinking alcohol and having a poor diet are contributing causes. Poor oral hygiene, over exposure to sun and HPV (human papilloma virus) can also increase chances.
If your GP or dentist suspects anything after a thorough examination you will be referred to the hospital for further tests and see a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Treatment then depends on how early it is diagnosed and managed. As with everything, prevention is better than the cure and making a few lifestyle changes can curb our risk of developing mouth cancer. Stopping smoking is the obvious first point of call. Also try and moderate your alcohol intake to the NHS- recommended 14 units per week or less.
Eating a healthy Mediterranean style diet may also help.
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