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Preventive
Treatments
Information & Photos
Online Leaflets: If you want general information
on a condition or treatment, go to the British
Dental Health Foundation's web site where they have over
40 online leaflets.
Mouth Cancer
Screening
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Mouth cancer is a malignant growth
which can occur in any part of the mouth, including
the tongue, lips and throat. Mouth cancers have
a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases
than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma.
The mortality rate is just over 50%, despite treatment,
with about 1,700 deaths per year in the UK. This
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Mouth Cancer
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Visit your
dentist at once if you notice any abnormal
problems or are not sure. Six-monthly dental checkups
allow early detection!
Mouth Cancer web site:
RDOC Mouth Cancer web site >> |
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Early Decay Detection
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Decay may or may not cause
discomfort; even though it doesn’t hurt, the
tooth is deteriorating. Using higher magnification
and powerful lighting, it is easier to detect decay
at an early stage to prevent excessive tooth damage.
When cavities are small, they are much easier and
less expensive to treat. |
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Early Gum Disease
Screening
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Bleeding or red puffy gums,
bad breath and an unusual taste are typical signs
of gum disease. |
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Mouth
Guards
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A mouth guard
(gum shield) is like a crash helmet for teeth, protecting
them from damage in physical sports. A mouth
guard made by your dentist is made specially to
fit your mouth. This is more protective than an
over-the-counter model as available in most sporting
stores. An incorrectly fitting mouth guard is inefficient,
hard to hold in place, and interferes with proper
breathing and speech. |
What are the advantages of wearing a custom-made
mouth guard?
Protects your teeth, tongue, cheeks and lips from
trauma. Lessens the risk of jaw fractures, and brain
concussion. However, trauma can still occur when
wearing a mouth guard which, if suspected, should
always be examined by your family dentist.
When should I get a mouth guard made for myself
or my child?
We recommend that your mouth guard is made before
embarking on any physical sport or pastime such
as Rugby, Football, Hockey, Skateboarding/Rollerblading,
Martial Arts/Self Defence, Gymnastics, Skiing, Lacrosse,
Squash, etc.
Click here
to see a photo of broken teeth. Keep your teeth
safe! Go >> |
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