You should request annual oral cancer screening once you reach 18; screening is pain-free and can be done while your dentist is checking your teeth.
Key takeaways:
– Although relatively uncommon, oral cancer (cancers of the throat, tongue, lips and neck) results in over 9000 deaths each year, so screening is vital
– 80% of patients with oral cancer have used some form of tobacco – your dentist can provide advice and support on quitting
– Oral cancer symptoms include red/white patches on your tongue or gums
“Annual screenings are recommended for adults over the age of 18”
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