April is National Oral Health Awareness Month, and it couldn’t come at a more important time. Did you know that estimates say almost 50,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year? Or that the disease kills one American per hour, every single day of the year? These statistics are alarming — but the good news is that routine oral cancer screenings can help to ensure that you get the treatment you need right away if the disease does develop. Keep reading to learn more from your dentist in Temple, just in time for Oral Cancer Awareness Month!

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One of the most common oral procedures is the removal of wisdom teeth, especially for older teens and people in their early 20s. Your dentist in Temple will recommend extraction if the these third molars are trapped beneath the gums and have resulted in infection or are causing you pain. The procedure itself is routine and pain-free — so there’s no reason to put it off if you or your child need to say bye to wisdom teeth. But how can you know? Keep reading for the top signs that you need to have this third set of molars extracted.

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