The oral cancer screening process is simple. During teeth checkup, your dentist will check the lips, tongue, throat and neck for symptoms. So what is the right age to start screenings?
Key takeaways:
- At 18, if you have never smoked and don't have any symptoms.
- If you are a smoker or have any of the symptoms, start screenings the day you start smoking.
- Symptoms include; recurring sore throats, white and red patches on gums and tongue and incessant mouth sores.
Most oral cancer patients are smokers.
Learn more at:
http://yourdentalhealthresource.com/from-what-age-should-i-get-screened-for-oral-cancer/