There’s an old saying that what you don’t know can’t hurt you but, unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many people make sure to get screenings for colon, breast, or prostate cancer, but don’t know how important oral cancer screenings are. This disease has been on the rise in recent years and is increasingly being found in people with no history of smoking. As with all cancers, early diagnosis is the best way to combat it. Thankfully, these screenings are easy and convenient because they’re automatically included with your dental checkups. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to learn more in this blog and find out what a screening is like!
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