Oral cancer screenings are very important because this form of cancer is fully curable if it is detected early enough. As per available statistics, 84 percent of oral cancer cases can be detected early by a qualified dental health professional.
As and when a dentist does an oral cancer screening, they utilize several tools to check for any discoloration or mouth sores. After this, they feel the tissues around the mouth for any kinds of lumps or malformations. If anything like this is seen or felt, a sample tissue of this is sent for detailed kind of testing.
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