At what age should I start getting screened for oral cancer?
Oral cancer is a killer disease that can be averted by going for regular screenings and leading a healthy lifestyle. But how old should you be to start receiving screenings?
Key takeaways:
– Symptoms are persistent mouth sores, numbness, recurring sore throats, white patches on gums and tongue.
– Non-smokers and people without any symptoms should go for screenings from the age of 18.
– Smokers should start booking bi-annual screenings as soon as they hit their first tobacco.
As your dentist is checking your teeth, ask them to assess you for oral cancer.
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