You take your health seriously. You try to eat right, drink plenty of water, stay active, and get lots of quality sleep. Maybe you even make it a point to see your doctor for checkups every year. Well, did you know that your dentist can play an important role in your health as well? At each dental checkup and cleaning, they perform an oral cancer screening to make sure you’re cancer free. But, you might be thinking, if you don’t smoke or drink heavily, do you really need this screening? This April, which is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, read this post to learn four reasons why you should get an oral cancer screening in Asheville.
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