When you visit the dentist, you’re usually there to have your teeth cleaned and your mouth inspected—oral cancer is probably [hopefully] the very last thing on your mind! However, according to the American Cancer Society, this deadly disease claims over 11,000 lives annually; and late diagnoses often make treatment difficult and complicated! This means that visiting your dentist regularly for preventive care is crucial to lowering your risk of oral cancer. Keep reading to learn more about oral cancer and what you can do to safeguard yourself against it.
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