The Top 7 Risk Factors for Oral Cancer

It's Oral Cancer Awareness month and we are sharing an article today from Mouth Healthy talking about a few of the risk factors. If there was ever a reason to regularly visit your dentist, possible early detection of oral cancers, is it.

"You know your dentist is looking for cavities during regular check-ups, but you may not realize your dentist can check for cancer at the same time. It’s estimated that approximately 51,540 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer and cancers of the throat, tonsils and back of the tongue in 2018.

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. Read on to find out the top risk factors."

Click here to read the original article and learn more about the top seven risk factors for oral cancer. To visit a dentist and get checked over to make sure your mouth is in top shape, come visit Germantown Dental Care today! www.germantowndentalcare.com