This week (11th-17th November) is Mouth Cancer Awareness Week.<\/p>\n
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Mouth cancer is caused by an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells. It is a malignant growth that can occur in any part of the mouth. The Two most common symptoms of mouth cancer are:
\n\u2022 an ulcer in your mouth or on your lip that won\u2019t heal
\n\u2022 constant discomfort or pain in your mouth<\/p>\n
Other symptoms can include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 red or white patches in your mouth
\n\u2022 a lump on your lip, tongue or in your neck
\n\u2022 bad breath
\n\u2022 unexplained bleeding in your mouth
\n\u2022 numbness in your mouth
\n\u2022 loose teeth
\n\u2022 problems chewing or swallowing, difficulty moving your jaw or a feeling that something is caught in your throat
\n\u2022 changes to your voice \u2013 it may sound husky or quieter or you may slur your words
\n\u2022 weight loss because of problems swallowing<\/p>\n
The BBC have\u00a0more information about identifying oral cancer<\/a>\u00a0on their website.<\/p>\n Nearly 6,236 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer every year in the UK. Just under half (44 per cent) of all mouth cancer cases were diagnosed in people aged 65 and over, with more than a quarter (25 per cent) diagnosed in the under 55s. Although the gap has significantly diminished over time, men are still\u00a0twice more likely to develop mouth cancer than women.<\/p>\n Smoking<\/strong> \u2013 Still considered to be the leading cause of mouth cancer in the UK, tobacco use transforms saliva into a deadly cocktail that damages cells in the mouth and can turn them cancerous. Advice on giving up smoking is here.<\/a> The earlier mouth cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances of recovery. Your dentist may spot mouth cancer in its early stages during a routine examination, so it\u2019s important to visit your dentist regularly.<\/p>\n More information about Oral Cancer is Here.<\/a>\u00a0And there’s our own tips on oral cancer prevention on our own website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Blue Court Dental Care in Harrow always check for early signs of oral cancer. Please book your health check appointment today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This week (11th-17th November) is Mouth Cancer Awareness Week. What is mouth cancer? Mouth cancer is caused by an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells. It is a malignant growth that can occur in any part of the mouth. The Two most common symptoms of mouth cancer are: \u2022 an ulcer in your mouth or … Continue reading Mouth Cancer Awareness Week – Have you Been Checked?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,18,4,39],"tags":[51,53,52,40],"class_list":["post-1047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dentistry","category-questions-answers","category-dentistry-in-the-news","category-share","tag-mouth-cancer","tag-mouth-cancer-awareness-week","tag-oral-cancer","tag-prevention"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1047"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1047\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2191,"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1047\/revisions\/2191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\nWho is most at risk?<\/h4>\n
Risk Factors<\/h4>\n
\nChewing tobacco<\/strong> \u2013 Smokeless tobacco such as betel quid, gutkha and paan, is normally defined as any tobacco product that is placed in the mouth or nose and not burned. Smokeless tobacco is used particularly by south Asian communities. Other parts of Asian communities are also more at risk from the effects of smokeless tobacco including people of Bangladeshi origin.
\nHigh alcohol consumption<\/strong>– People who smoke and drink to excess are up to 30 times more likely to develop mouth cancer, as alcohol aids the absorption of tobacco into the mouth. Drinking to excess can increase the risk of developing mouth cancer by four times.
\nHave a weakened immune system<\/strong> \u2013 People who have HIV\/AIDS, or who are taking medicines that suppress the immune system, are more likely to develop mouth cancer.
\nPoor diet<\/strong> \u2013 It is recommended that people eat a healthy, balanced diet that includes many vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n![\"poor](\"https:\/\/www.bluecourtdental.com\/cosmetic-dentist-harrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/oral-cancer-poor-diet.jpg\" "\\"oral-cancer-poor-diet\\"")
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