{"id":567,"date":"2023-04-27T09:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T09:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=567"},"modified":"2023-05-18T21:13:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T21:13:24","slug":"tips-for-oral-cancer-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/tips-for-oral-cancer-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Honor Oral Cancer Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In general, most people view April as a spring-themed month. After all, it features beautiful weather and Easter festivities! Still, April is more than its springtime atmosphere \u2013 it\u2019s also Oral Cancer Awareness Month! As such, now is the time to honor the fight against oral cancer<\/a>. As for how to do so, your Temple dentist suggests learning the condition\u2019s core facts. Read on, then, to discover three crucial things about oral cancer for April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Learn Oral Cancer\u2019s Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A type of head and neck cancer, oral cancer affects your lips, tongue, and mouth tissues. More specifically, it causes uncontrolled cell division in said body parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given these facts, oral cancer\u2019s symptoms can be mistaken for common mouth problems. They include, you see, issues like oral sores, red or white gum patches, loose teeth, and difficulty swallowing. Consequently, you should pay close attention to such things and not dismiss them quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know its Risk Factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While looking for oral cancer signs, it\u2019s best to note whether you also have relevant risk factors. To that end, keep the following ones in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n