To protect your oral and overall health, you know that regular care from your dentist is important, which is why you schedule an appointment twice a year. However, these visits are necessary for another reason other than just healthy teeth and gums. They also provide the opportunity to have an oral cancer screening. With more than 9,700 people killed every year from oral cancer, it is vital to have a screening twice a year during your preventive appointment.
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If your dentist has recently recommended that you undergo root canal therapy to save your tooth from an extraction, your first thought is often hesitation and dread. Let’s face it, they have received a bad reputation over the years for being painful. While this may have been true in the past, they are now often no worse than a traditional filling. Although you may have some concerns about permanently altering your tooth, there are times when it is in your best interest, such as if infection, pain, or swelling have occurred.
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