41^st Asian Dental & Oral Health Conclave

Dental Care and Oral Cancer

Dental care is the maintenance of healthy teeth and may refer to: Oral hygiene, the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean in order to prevent dental disorders.Lack of Dental Care may cause some accumulate Plaque and tartar lead to a number of problems:Cavities are holes that damage the structure of teeth.Gingivitis is swollen, inflamed, and bleeding gums,Periodontitis is the destruction of the ligaments and bone that support the teeth, often leading to tooth loss and Bad breath (halitosis).Oral cancers can affect any part of the mouth, but is most commonly found in the tongue, floor of the mouth, lips and cheeks. Oral health professionals recommend that people look out for red and white patches in their mouths and sores and ulcers that do not heal within two weeks. In most cases, spots in the mouth will be harmless, but it is important not to delay a diagnosis. Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth, including the tongue, cheek, palate, floor of the mouth and lipsOral cancer in smokers is most likely to occur on the side of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. Treatment for oral cancer includes surgery, radiotherapy and tooth extractions