The Top 7 Risk Factors for Oral Cancer

Curated News:

By Timberlake Dental curated from mouthhealthy.com

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“You know your dentist is looking for cavities during regular check-ups, but you may not know you’re also being screened for cancer at the same time. Oral cancer and cancers of the throat, tonsils and back of the tongue (pharyngeal) strike approximately 40,000 a year.”

See full article on mouthhealthy.com

Commentary:

As stated in the article, “Regular visits to your dentist can help you detect such cancers early, and changing a few potentially harmful habits may help reduce your chances of developing them. Watch what happens during an oral cancer screening above, then read on to find out the top risk factors.”