Aging brings on a host of unwanted concerns, from facial wrinkles to weakening joints. However, did you know that your dental health can also reveal certain problems as you get older. In fact, if you are a senior adult, you are at greater risk of facing dental concerns such as dry mouth, shifting teeth and oral cancer. Here’s why these issues matter. (more…)

In the United States, oral cancer is projected to cause 8,000 deaths this year, killing approximately 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. The reason that the death rate for this type of cancer is so high is simply because it is often discovered in the later stages of development. Therefore, learning the warning signs of oral cancer becomes critically important. When detected and treated early, it is a highly treatable cancer.
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