News about Cancer
Doing dry January? Why not?
At the beginning of each new year, we wonder how it will go. Doing Dry January is one resolution with lasting benefits. It’s a great way to start the year. Why not give this healthy choice a chance? The big question? How can life be better? Although the pandemic and lockdowns is something of a…
Read more »Sober October? Good decision!
It’s Sober October and cutting out alcohol could be the best decision you’ve ever made. GOSOBER! Well-being tips and information Sober October is good for ourselves. “Oh no! October is a long month. Why can’t it be February?” Think day by day, and the time will pass quickly. It’s a great opportunity to give our…
Read more »Dental care for young adults – advice and tips
It’s the time of year when you may be getting ready to leave home. Exam results are out. The school holidays are nearing an end. You’ve been offered a place, or signed a job contract. Soon you’ll have packed your bags. With so much to think about we can understand why, as a young adult,…
Read more »Be aware of mouth cancer signs – World Cancer Day
Did you know your dentist checks for signs of mouth cancer whenever you go in for an examination? It’s part of the standard routine. Your dentist is trained to be aware of mouth cancer signs and will examine the soft tissues of your mouth. The examination includes not just your gums, but also the inside…
Read more »Take action against mouth cancer this month.
For your own health, and the health of people close to you, SpaDental asks you to take action against mouth cancer. Some facts from the Oral Health Foundation: over 8,000 new mouth cancer diagnoses in the UK last year 49% increase in mouth cancer cases over ten years last year nearly 2,800 people died from…
Read more »Check for changes. Be ‘mouth aware’ throughout the year.
Mouth Cancer Awareness is not restricted to November. At SpaDental we are mouth aware every month of the year. Our dental professionals encourage patients to make regular dental appointments. That’s because we believe preventive dental care is the best way to look after your teeth. Moreover, it means that an expert is looking in your…
Read more »Reducing the risk of mouth cancer.
Updated August 2019 When you attend a dental appointment, your dentist will routinely check the soft tissue of your lips, mouth, tongue and gums to see if there are any lesions or lumps. If there is something that needs further investigation, then your dentist will refer you. It’s worth being aware though of risk factors….
Read more »Start your Happy New Year alcohol-free!
It’s that time of the year! We’re all beginning to think about resolutions for 2018. The big question? What can we do to make life better in the new year? Most of us can probably come up with quite a list of things we could give up that will make us healthier, better people, and…
Read more »Mouth Cancer Awareness Month – What are the risks?
During Mouth Cancer Awareness Month we at SpaDental are keen to share information that is key about the risks our lifestyles can bring. Tobacco We all know now that smoking is bad for our health and is linked to cancer, and mouth cancer is one of the dangers we need to be aware of. Around one…
Read more »Mouth Cancer Action Month – November 2017
What is Mouth Cancer? Mouth Cancer Action month is a call for you to check your oral health. We all know that cancer can affect anyone at any time, but not everyone is aware that you can have it in the mouth. Cases of mouth cancer are becoming more frequent in people over the age…
Read more »Cancer Risk in Older Women with Periodontal Disease
Recent research highlights that periodontal disease in older women increases their risk of developing several types of cancer. These cancers included oesophageal cancer, breast cancer and cancer of the gallbladder. The team investigated the association between gum disease and cancer in women. This is said to be the first time research has reviewed these potential…
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