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Dental Screening
Oral cancer is one of the six most common among adults, and semi-annual dental screenings throughout a lifetime can help detect its presence as well as combat gum and tooth decay. The Oral Cancer Foundation says "historically the death rate associated with this cancer is particularly high not because it is hard to discover or diagnose, but due to the cancer being routinely discovered late in its development." ...
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Dental Screening
Oral cancer is one of the six most common among adults, and semi-annual dental screenings throughout a lifetime can help detect its presence as well as combat gum and tooth decay. The Oral Cancer Foundation says "historically the death rate associated with this cancer is particularly high not because it is hard to discover or diagnose, but due to the cancer being routinely discovered late in its development." Pregnant women as well as smokers and those who take oral contraceptives are more prone to gum inflammation or disease. Depending on the results, the dentist might recommend more frequent visits.
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