Christopher R. Morris DMD Littleton Dentist

April is oral cancer awareness month.

https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2023/march/april-marks-oral-cancer-awareness-month/

Oral cancer treatment can be very invasive and debilitating. Early diagnosis means less invasive treatment and better outcomes.

The simplest way to check for oral cancer is to look. Look at the sides of your tongue and the floor of the mouth under the tongue (the most common areas for oral cancer to appear). Everything should look pink. If you see any lumps, bumps, red or white spots, have them checked by your dentist, even if they are painless.

April marks Oral Cancer Awareness Month, with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer on the increase April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observation that underscores the fact that early detection of oral cancer can decrease morbidity and increase long-term survival.