Step-By-Step Oral Cancer Screening

Cavities and gum disease aren’t the only issues that can be hidden in your mouth. 54,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral/oropharyngeal cancer every year. It accounts for 9,750 deaths annually. That’s roughly 1 person every 24 hours. Contrary to what you might have heard, you don’t have to be a smoker to be at risk. It’s important to have an oral cancer screening regularly. You can benefit from early detection by visiting your dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup. Your dentist can perform a screening during your semi-annual appointment. Here’s what you can expect during your screening. 

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