Oral cancer diagnoses are on the rise in the United States, with estimates from the Oral Cancer Foundation saying that nearly 50,000 people will learn they have this disease in 2018. That’s a big number — but getting an early diagnosis greatly aids in successful treatment. With that information in mind, we’d like to ask… have you had an oral cancer screening lately? If the answer is no, keep reading. This blog post is for you.

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Practicing regular oral care dramatically reduces your risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease. However, did you know it can lower your risk of developing pancreatic cancer as well? According to recent research coming out of Finland and Sweden, researchers have for the first time ever found the connection between periodontitis and the onset of cancer.

To learn more about the study and what steps to take to prevent pancreatic cancer, keep reading this post from your dentist in Longmont.

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