“Cancer” is the last word that anybody wants to hear from any kind of health professional. Even just discussing the topic can be unnerving, but if you want to prevent this dangerous condition it’s important to have frank conversations with your doctors about the matter.
This is part of why every dental checkup includes an oral cancer screening, which will give your dentist an opportunity to catch signs of the condition early. Here’s what that kind of screening is likely to entail.
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