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Oral Cancer

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Cancer in the oral cavity is a dangerous abnormal spot that can occur on any part of the mouth.

It is important to notice the first signs that could indicate the risk of this disease. Cancer in the oral cavity can appear as:

  • Ulcer (bubble) that does not heal after three weeks
  • A swelling that is present for more than three weeks
  • Sometimes alike a white or red spot in your mouth

Many marks of this kind will not be diagnosed as cancer, but if you have these changes, they must be examined. The best way to do this is to immediately and without delay schedule a visit to your dentist.

People exposed to risk of getting this cancer most commonly are those in following cases:

  • If you are a smoker or drink regularly alcohol, you are significantly increasing your risk of getting cancer in your oral cavity.
  • Prolonged exposure to sun rays may increase the risk of getting lip and skin cancer.
  • The risk of getting cancer in oral cavity increases for people over 40, but, unfortunately, young people can get it too.
  • You are exposed to higher risk if you do not develop healthy nutrition habit.

How can cancer in the oral cavity be detected?

Your dentist can notice the cancer in the oral cavity at an early stage. If it is detected timely, chances for healing are very good.

IMPORTANT! Currently, more than half of patients diagnosed with oral cancer die every year, because they have been diagnosed too late.

You can expect your dentist to:

  • Examine your face and your neck
  • Palpate your fork and neck
  • Examine the interior of your mouth with a small mirror: examine your lips, cheeks, tongue, palate and throat.
  • Your dentist can examine parts of your mouth that you can not see by yourself.

He may notice something in your mouth, which must further on be monitored, or that he needs to be examined by a specialist.

Regular visits to your dentist ensure the problem is spotted on time and this includes early detection of a cancer of the oral cavity.

If there has been more than 6 months since your last visit to your dentist, you should immediately call for an appointment.

Dental clinic Vunjak team is available to you in our premises in Belgrade city center or on line.

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Fear of dentist, why it happens, and how to overcome it?

Fear of pain is inherent to man. It’s a kind of protection mechanism. A dental fear or dentofobia is an exaggerated fear of exposure to dental intervention. This is a situation that most often leads to poor oral health.

WHY THAT FEAR?

The reasons for fear of a dentist can be divided into two categories: direct and indirect experiences.
Dentofobia can be caused by a bad experience that a patient has experienced in some time in life with a dentist. Poorly performed dental treatment, insensitivity and lack of interest by a dentist can lead to traumas that are hard to forget.
For indirect causes of dentofobia, knowledge about the poor experiences of own relatives with their dentist or negative information related to dentistry in general is linked. Finally, a particular stimulus can develop fear from the dentist. For example, due to a poor medical (hospital) experience in a context that has nothing to do with dental care, the patient develops dentofobia. As a result, there is a fear of white coat, from the smell of antiseptics, the sound of the turbine, etc.

HOW TO OVERCOME IT?

Dentofobia can be treated after determining its cause. We can remind of different solutions. It is possible to contact a psychotherapist or a psychologist. Then, it is possible to calm the patient wuth sedatives (sedation by medical therapy). Curing through hypnotherapy is possible prior to dental intervention. This is a gentle method by which the patient develops confidence in the dentist. Vunjak team has knowledge in this field and you can contact us for necessary consultations.

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Dental scanners – Orthopan & 3D Orthopan

What is an Orthopan?

Orthopan is a X-ray snapshot that is completely irreplaceable in dentistry for decades. This is a recording of solid dental tissues and bones as well as a recording of existing cavities (sinuses, nasal cavity). That shot is done by an orthopantomograph. On it a dentist can see caries of teeth, bone processes and changes in the sinuses.

Difference between regular Orthopan & 3D Orthopan?

3D is a more modern and better version that allows the dentist to see all dimensions much better and has become the golden standard before implant procedure, because it allows us to see the width of the bone, height and density as well as the relation to the surrounding anatomical structures such as the mandibular canal, under the sinus , etc., and these are all information necessary for the successful implant installation.

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Teeth curetage: why is it important?

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What is teeth curetage?

This term covers the periodontal curetage done by a dentist. It allows the gums to be fastened with a completely smooth and clean surface of the tooth root.

When is teeth curettage applied?

Curettage is most commonly associated with gum diseases such as periodontitis and gingivitis, although it can also be used for some other inflammatory processes in the mouth. The basic symptoms that patients always notices are the swelling, redness and bleeding of the gums.

How is it performed?

Curettage is performed with the help of special instruments called periodontal curetts which have their own classification. The process itself is painless because we use local anesthetic. Depending on the type and severity of the inflammatory process treated with curettage, it can be repeated several times until the desired results are achieved. The dental curettage is a treatment aimed at ensuring that the gingiva is attached to the perfectly clean surface of the tooth root. In order to achieve this, the removal of plaque and all bacteria is necessary. In other words, dental curettage is a technique of deep cleansing of the part of the mouth that is between the gums and the tooth. Periodontal curettage, removal of plaque, gums and tooth cavitation are alternative names for this treatment.

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