April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Tooth decay and gum disease aren’t the only issues that can be hiding in your mouth. Over 54,000 adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2023. April is dedicated to Oral Cancer Awareness Month to increase public education about the benefits of regular screenings. Nearly 12,000 people will die from oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year. You can invest the power of early detection by maintaining your semi-annual cleaning and checkup.

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