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Early detection saves lives
As part of every Dental Health Examination at Glen Dental, our Leicester dentists examine your mouth thoroughly for early signs of mouth cancer. In many cases there are no early symptoms that you might spot yourself and cases don’t always necessarily result from heavy drinking or smoking. You can be secure in the knowledge that we will have checked for early signs of this insidious disease. It does though pay to be vigilant.
Life benefits
- Early detection of mouth cancer dramatically improves the prognosis.
- Sustained good oral health.
- Sustained good general health.
Who Needs Mouth Cancer Screening?
If you are looking for mouth cancer screening in Leicestershire, then we can offer our services to you. We are Glen Dental, situated within a five minute drive from Oadby Town Centre.
We are a friendly and welcoming practice offering a range of treatments. Included in each Dental Health Examination is a mouth cancer screening. Leicester, like the rest of the UK, is seeing an unfortunate rise in cancer patients. Many cases of mouth cancer could be reduced in severity by simply taking part in regular mouth cancer screening. At Glen Dental, we include a screening to ensure that all our patients can keep a track of their health. It is therefore important to keep up to date with regular Dental Health Examinations. If you have fallen behind on your dentist visits or have recently moved and need to join a new dentist, then give us a call today to arrange your Dental Health Examination and mouth cancer screening in Leicester.
If there is something that we feel requires further attention, then we will make the necessary specialist referral – usually to a Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Late detection of mouth cancers have resulted in a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma, with about 2,700 deaths per year in the UK.
Studies show that mouth cancer is on the increase and that early detection dramatically improves the chances of recovery. Mouth cancer screening is a short procedure at the dental practice that involves a thorough examination of your whole mouth.
Smoking is strongly linked with many forms of cancer and other dental problems and we always encourage our patients to quit smoking. An excellent source of information is the Mouth Cancer Foundation if you require any further information.
If you have any sores, lumps or long-term ulcers in your mouth, no matter how small, it is very important that you come in to have it looked at.
If you have any concerns and would like to discuss these with us then please do not hesitate to contact us on 0116 2593386 and one of our dentists will be only too happy to help.
Some of the symptoms that could occur include:
- Loose teeth for no reason
- Weight loss
- Pain in your neck
- Red or white ulcers that don’t heal within three weeks on the tongue and lining of mouth
- Persistent hoarse voice
- Problems with swallowing
- Changes in your sense of taste
Smoking Cessation
What is smoking cessation?
Smoking cessation is the process a person completes in order to quit smoking tobacco. According to studies, 70% of people who smoke tobacco would like to quit and 50% have tried to quit in the last 12 months. Smoking is the leading cause of death in the world where the death could have been prevented. It greatly affects health and drastically increases the chances of heart disease and lung cancer.
Dentists and smoking cessation
Dentists can now play a major role in helping people to quit smoking. Dentists see people affected by smoking constantly, can see the negative effects it has in their patients’ mouths and they know that a lot of patients will trust their advice. At Glen Dental in Leicester, we offer smoking cessation to our patients; it’s important that as dentists we advise you of the risks related to smoking tobacco and support you with regards to quitting. Oral health is greatly benefitted when tobacco use is minimised and you will notice some positive changes. It’s important for you to a check in at the clinic often so you can receive support and information from a dental professional.
The damage smoking does to your mouth
Smoking tobacco has a very bad effect on teeth and gums and tobacco chemicals make smokes more receptive to getting gum disease. Glen Dental offer our patients in Leicester smoking cessation as patients come to the practice regularly with dental health problems associated with smoking. Some of these problems are: sores in the mouth, bad breath, teeth stains and a hairy tongue. In addition to these problems, tobacco smoking is the number one cause of cancer in the mouth and it causes numerous deaths each year.
We provide smoking cessation in Leicester to patients needing advice and assistance. The practice has fully trained advisers to help you throughout your journey to quit smoking, supporting you from beginning to end. To find out more information about smoking cessation in Sutton, or to make an appointment with a trained adviser, please do not hesitate to contact the clinic. With the right help and support, you could quit smoking for good.
SUCCESS STORIES
"I’ve recently had my teeth whitening done by Lina, the results are amazing and I can’t stop smiling. Lina and the rest of the staff are so lovely and welcoming, they gave me lots of information about the procedure before I had it done and answered any questions I had. Would definitely recommend this dental clinic."
PW, Leicester"I have recently become a member of Glen Dental, after having a chip in my front tooth. All experiences so far have been very good. With speedy turn arounds. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to switch practices or who are not currently at a practice. Ricky is very professional along with all of the staff being very friendly, which helps make that daunting dentist visit a lot more pleasant."
JS, Market Harborough“Lina has helped to restore my faith in dentists, her calm and gentle approach has helped me to achieve the smile that I have longed for.”
IP, Leicester“I am a nervous patient and I have always found Glen Dental and all the staff there to be very sensitive to my fears. They are very reassuring and kind and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone.”
FW, Kibworth"I'm a new patient to the practice and chose Glen Dental following various consultations at other practices. Ricky Patel was my dentist.
This was my first treatment at Glen Dental and the experience was all round very comfortable and felt minimally invasive. Ricky took his time with the treatment and was very meticulous with the great results coming through, which I'm very happy with. The composite bonding really did transform my teeth- a look and feel and I'm very happy with the outcome- brilliant!
The clinic was very comfortable with friendly staff with a clean environment. From my prior experiences at dentists, I have found it to be uncomfortable and wanting to leave as soon as possible but this was not the case with Ricky at Glen Dental. Great practice!"
"Like a lot of people I'm not overjoyed at going to the dentist and I'd had a particularly difficult experience at my previous surgery so I was very anxious.
From the very first phone call with the genuine and understanding receptionist to the initial review with the dentist and the eventual filling I needed, everything was calm and reassuring.
The waiting room doesn't smell or sound like a traditional dentist which was a huge relief. The dentist patiently listened to my concerns and made every effort to make it easier for me.
I was prepared for some pain but the system they use delivered the anaesthetic effectively and I honestly felt nothing other than a single sharp scratch and the mild vibration of the drill. It was a revelation!
I would highly recommend to anyone who is feeling anxious about treatment. Their fees are clearly stated and they consult with you about each item of the treatment plan they suggest so no nasty surprises when you come to pay. A positive experience from start to finish."
"Wonderful friendly staff, helped me get back on top of my dental hygiene. Very informative through each appointment.I would highly recommend have done a wonderful job. Thanks again for the great service Glen Dental"
TC, Great Glen"After not being to a dentist since 2017 and having some gum issues I decided to get booked for a consultation here. I was so nervous but from the first phonecall I felt at ease with them. Jo is a diamond and so welcoming as soon as you walk through the door. She has a personal touch that really makes you feel comfortable in these situations.
Ricky is my dentist and him and his lovely assistant really made me feel so much calmer and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of my deep cleaning. I’m now on a dental plan with them and can already notice a huge difference in my gums firming back up!
I highly recommended this dentist and their plan, and I’ve already recommended to my family who are looking to move over this way. Thank you so much, I’m really pleased I came here and I no longer feel scared about going to the dentist which I never thought I’d say!"
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