April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is a time when dentists and other health professionals try and inform patients about this deadly disease. Most dentists will perform oral cancer screenings at regular checkups, so if you have one coming up, you’ll probably have your dentist check you for the condition.
If you’re curious, here’s what an oral cancer screening is likely to look like for you, and what your dentist can do to ensure that you’re cancer free.
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