MONTHLY SELF-EXAMINATION ROUTINE
One further step in good home oral care is regular self –examination for oral cancer. We have already mentioned that any sore that has been in the mouth for more than a week should be brought to a dentists attention at once.
The chances are good that it will prove not to be malignant, but we are better able than ever to diagnose and treat precancerous conditions, and early detection is of the greatest importance. You can play a major part in preventing oral cancer or catching it while it can be readily treated and cured if you take the time to examine the mouth regularly for any signs of disease.
The chances are good that it will prove not to be malignant, but we are better able than ever to diagnose and treat precancerous conditions, and early detection is of the greatest importance. You can play a major part in preventing oral cancer or catching it while it can be readily treated and cured if you take the time to examine the mouth regularly for any signs of disease.
Supplies needed:
flashlight, small mirror (optional), piece of gauze, wall mirror
It’s important to
learn to recognize the normal healthy condition of your own mouth so that you
can detect abnormal conditions and report anything unusual to a dental professional
or a medical specialist.
- Look at yourself in the mirror – both sides of your face and neck should look the same.
- Look at the skin on your neck and face for any changes in color, moles that have changed, lumps or sores.
- Feel both sides of your neck gently with your fingertips.
- Gently place your finger over your “Adam’s Apple” and swallow.
- It should move up and down, not to the side. Report any hoarseness that doesn’t clear up within two weeks.
- Remove any dentures or appliances from your mouth.
- Check the inside of your mouth first by using a flashlight, then by putting the small mirror in your mouth, if you are able to do this.
- Check the roof of your mouth for changes in color or lumps. With your index finger, gently press the roof of your mouth to feel for changes.
- Examine the floor of your mouth and feel it with your index finger. Remember, you are looking for color changes, swelling and changes in shape.
- With a piece of gauze between your finger and thumb, pull out your tongue and examine all sides – feel your tongue with your fingers.
口腔健康每月自我检查
您知道吗？定期自我检验口腔是保持口腔健康最好的方法。在这之前，我们提过说如果您有持续一周或以上口腔溃疡，应该给您的牙医检查，并及早诊断，那么将有治愈的机会。所以如果您能定期自我检查，那么就能更有效的预防口腔癌。
每月自我口腔癌检查步骤：
所需用品：手电筒，如牙医所用的小镜子（有最好，不然没有也没关系），一块纱布，墙上的镜子
自我检查口腔癌最重要的是要先学习并认识您的嘴在正常健康时的状态，这样如有任何异常，就可以轻易发现并向牙医或医疗专家报告您所发现的异常症状。
- 首先站在一面镜子前，看看镜中的自己。正常且健康的状态下您的脸和脖子两侧应该看起来是一样的。
- 接着检查你的脖子和脸部的皮肤上可否有任何颜色变化，变形的痣，肿块或溃疡。
- 然后，检查你的脖子两侧，轻轻地用指尖去感觉。轻轻将您的手指放在喉结上，然后吞下口水。您会感觉它向上和向下移动，而不是向侧面移动。如有持续两周声音嘶哑而且没有好转的迹象，记得报告给您的牙医知道。
- 从你的嘴里取下假牙或任何口腔里的器具。首先使用闪光灯来检查您的嘴内，然后如果可以，尝试将小镜子放入口中检查。
- 检查你的嘴腭部是否有颜色的变换或肿块。用食指轻轻按压您的嘴腭部检查它的变化。
- 检查您的舌头下，用您的食指去检查。记住，检查是否有色彩变化，肿胀和形状的变化。
- 然后，用一块纱布放在你的手指和拇指之间，将您的舌头用纱布轻轻拉出来，并检查舌头的`两侧， 用手指去感觉是否有变化。
- 最后用小镜子检查脸颊的内侧，看看是否有任何颜色变化及肿块。然后用食指去感觉它的变化。
