The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings

When was your last oral cancer screening? It’s very possible that your dentist checked for oral cancer at your last appointment, but if you’re not sure, you’ll certainly want to check with your dentist. Thousands of Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year and early stage oral cancer is often painless, so it’s important to be educated on prevention, detection and treatment. Remain aware of your personal risk factors as well. It’s about more than just your mouth, as a majority of head and neck cancers originate in the oral cavity.