Oral Health & Cancer
Prevention
Part of maintaining good oral health is prevention. Make regular visits to the dentist for a check-up.
Don’t wait for problems to reoccur before deciding for a check-up. Preventative check-ups can also be less costly for you in the long run.
Oral Health
The Importance of Oral Health to Prevent Teeth and Gum Problems
Taking care of your teeth and gums properly is something only a dentist can advise on. Your dentist will advice you on common problems that can affect your mouth, which you would not have previously considered.
With correct Oral Health you can overcome the following Problems from occurring:
- Bad breath
- Cold sores
- Bleeding Gums
- Gum disease
- Oral thrush
- Parotitis (inflammation of saliva glands)
- Dental abscesses
- Teeth grinding
- Toothache
- Oral Cancer
Cancer can occur in any part of the mouth including the tongue, lips, throat, salivary glands, pharynx, larynx, sinus, and other sites located in the head and neck area. To learn more please visit: http://www.rdoc.org.uk or discuss your concerns with a member of staff at Abington Dental Practice.