Dental 4 Less, What is Mouth Cancer
Mouth cancer is a type of head and neck cancer, and is often treated similarly to other head and neck cancers.
34,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer each year, and about 8,000 die (annually). Most oral cancer cases occur when the patient is at least 40 years old. It affects more men than women.
Your dentist will check for signs of oral cancer when you go for your routine checkups and cleanings. Make sure you see your dentist at least twice a year to maintain good oral healthcare.