April is Oral Health Month

Did you know?

  • Oral Cancer is the 13th most common cancer reported in Canada?
  • Men are more susceptible to Oral Cancer than women?
  • A screening for Oral Cancer only takes 2– 3 minutes?

Are you at risk?

Male smokers over the age of 40 are the most susceptible to Oral Cancer but everyone’s at risk – something as simple as getting too much sun, smoking or drinking alcohol may increase your chances of suffering from Oral Cancer.

What Can You Do?

With Oral Cancer, prevention and early detection is key. Practice correct oral health care by brushing twice daily and flossing every day and come in for your VELscope oral cancer screening at your nearest 123Dentist.com Community Dentist Network practice.