Yes, it’s that time of the year we all love so much in Epping, where you have someone rooting around inside your mouth with strange looking instruments and buzzing devices- the dental check-up! This is the time to get your dentist to possibly fix those little things you may have missed, or forgot to do since the last time you paid a visit. The logic behind a check-up is to make sure you have managed to keep your mouth healthy and aren’t suffering from more ghoulish problems such as tooth decay or gum disease, and if you feel that something has been going awry, now’s the time to mention it so it can get sorted. A simple x-ray will determine if you have any decay getting into the teeth, whilst the dentist will clean around your gums and teeth to remove any tartar that has started to build up. If any decay has set in, this can be remedied by a simple filling. Of course, as we get older, missing an appointment can be costly, for if some decay has managed to eat its way into the teeth, then what would have been a filling has suddenly become a root canal with possibly a crown. This is how quickly things move in the mouth, but sticking to those two dates a year with your dentist should be enough the stop anything serious happening to your teeth- that and looking after your teeth at home and the check-up is also a good time to talk about that too. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Keeping your mouth clean, healthy and free from disease is absolutely essential as part of a stress free life. The unfortunate fact is that dental ailments can be painful and ultimately require invasive procedures which might lead to life long issues with your mouth. You should be taking great care of your teeth at home of course, by brushing and flossing as recommended by dental professionals by you must get into the habit of having regular check ups at the surgery too.

Dentists recommend that you go for a check up every six months unless otherwise directed. Dentists have trained for many years in all aspects of the mouth and are ideally placed to monitor the health of your teeth and gums so that you can do all the things that you take for granted like eat, drink and talk without even having to think about them.

Your dentist will be on the look out for early signs of complications with your teeth and gums so that they can be dealt with swiftly before they can get worse. Most dental problems which might occur are actually relatively simple to sort out but can lead to complications if they are not diagnosed early. If one takes gum disease as an example, the most basic form – known as gingivitis – can usually be rectified just be improving your home oral hygiene routine. The consequences of not getting it sorted out can be the very painful business of tooth loss as a result of inflammation in the bones which normally hold teeth securely in place.

Don’t be anxious if you haven’t been to the dentist in a while. Book an informal appointment with your Epping dentist and they can talk you through all the changes which make dental surgeries far more convenient and friendly places to visit nowadays. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

One of the worst conditions that can affect your mouth is oral cancer. This extremely serious affliction has quite a high survival rate but it must be diagnosed early to allow treatment to be effective. Trained to look out for the early signs of oral cancer, your dentist can play a vital part in diagnosing oral cancer by being vigilant for white or red patches on the soft tissue of your mouth which don’t naturally fade.

British males are twice as likely to contract oral cancer as women. If you smoke tobacco and drink alcohol your chances of developing the disease increase too but about twenty five per cent of oral cancer patients are either women or non-smokers or those who drink very little. Even if you are not in high risk category, you must be vigilant about oral cancer.

The first signs of oral cancer might be rusty spots or small swellings on the inside of your mouth. If you experience oral bleeding without any apparent cause or sudden weightloss, you should inform your Harlow dentist so he or she can examine you further. This applies if you are suffering from a sore mouth which causes you difficulties when eating and drinking.

If you keep a balanced, healthy diet and avoid consuming tobacco and too much alcohol, you are doing much in the fight against oral cancer and you can even examine yourself at home, visually and manually. But visiting your dentist every six months is most important of all as they are trained to spot the early signs of oral cancer and might prevent you from having to undergo painful surgery. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation in America, someone dies at least every hour from the disease in the United States alone. Expand this across the rest of the world and we’re talking about a very serious killer. 300,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed every year across the world and the disease is a serious threat, although it is very curable in its early stages. This is why it so important to have yourself checked as a routine, every six months. The perfect place to do this is at your dentist.

Dentists are trained to spot the signs and symptoms of oral cancer and will conduct a check as part of a standard check up. This will give you the best chance of spotting the disease early and an 80 per cent chance of survival. Oral cancer is described as any cancer that affects the oral cavity including the lips, tongue, gums and throat. It usually manifests itself as sores or a red or white colour on the soft tissue in the mouth. These sores are painful and don’t disappear naturally after a week or so like non-threatening sores. There are other symptoms such as unexplained weight loss or bleeding in the mouth. If you are in any way concerned about something in your mouth, make an appointment to see a Chelmsford who will examine you and carry out a brush biopsy if necessary.

There are several risk factors for oral cancer that may make you a more likely candidate. As you might expect, smoking is one of the very high risk factors for contracting the disease. As is alcohol and they are particularly dangerous when combined. Age and sex also make you more likely to be at risk, with men being twice as likely to be a sufferer.

You can protect yourself against oral cancer by avoiding dangerous substances such as tobacco and also avoiding unnecessary sunlight. Seeing your dentist every six months will also give you the best possible chance of beating the disease. Even a short two minute dental exam could make the difference and save your life. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.