Did you know that oral cancer affects 53,000 people every year? According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, that’s the number of Americans who are diagnosed with the condition. Annually, about 10,000 people will die as a result of the condition. With this in mind, it’s more important than ever to get screened, even if you have no risk factors. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to get scheduled to see a dentist. To learn the signs and symptoms of oral cancer and other useful information, keep reading!
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