There was a decent period of history in which there was widespread misinformation about smoking and its effects. If we take a look at some of the posters and advertisements designed by cigarette and tobacco companies from the early 1900s, we can see that smoking was often encouraged as if it were beneficial to a smoker’s health. Of course, those advertisements were made a long time ago, before researchers were able to determine with certainty that smoking actually can lead to a plethora of nasty and dangerous health conditions. Because of this research, there is far less misinformation about smoking today than there used to be years ago. However, this does not mean that everybody is entirely well informed about smoking and its effects. Indeed, many people still underestimate the risks of smoking and don’t know about many of the different areas of the body that it can damage. For example, many think that smoking can only really cause damage to a smoker’s lungs, however it can actually cause a lot of damage to a smoker’s mouth and be extremely detrimental to their overall oral health. This is why many dental professionals nowadays will advise their patients against smoking. In fact if a patient asks a dentist in Banbury, the dentist can tell them all about the risks of smoking and can offer them help and support to quit. Another good reason to talk to a dentist in Banbury about smoking is that they will be knowledgeable about how smoking is linked to mouth cancer and can potentially offer patients a screening to help detect the early signs of it. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the specific advice and help that a dentist in Banbury can give about quitting smoking and why it is worth seeking them out.

While looking for a dentist in Banbury for any purpose, we invite you to consider our practice, Amsel & Wilkins. At Amsel and Wilkins we are incredibly proud and passionate about all the dental services that we offer. This is demonstrated by our friendly and professional dental team who are always keeping up to date with the latest developments in modern dental care. This means that we can always offer our patients the highest quality treatments and advice and ensures we always put them first.

Smoking cessation and Mouth Cancer screenings

As mentioned earlier, smoking can cause a lot of damage to your mouth, including mouth cancer and many other gum and periodontal diseases. However it is also important to note that smoking has a lot of other negative effects such as bad breath, jawbone loss and a decreased sense of taste and smell.

For mouth cancer specifically, having a screening can dramatically increase a patient’s chances of recovery given that it can lead to early detection. The screening is a short procedure that thoroughly examines the patient’s entire mouth to check for any risk factors so that patients can be treated as soon as possible. It is recommended that patients come for screening once a year, however you should come as quickly as possible if you detect any sores, lumps or long-term ulcers in your mouth.