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Oral Cancer Kills One Person Every Hour, 24 Hours a Day in North America...
(www.oralcancerfoundation.org)

As dental health professionals, we are engaged in the ongoing battle against this dangerous disease. During your dental examination at each preventive visit, our doctors will screen for signs of oral cancer.

Please help us spread the word about the Warning Signs of Oral Cancer:
Oral cancer usually appears as red, white or discolored lesions, patches or lumps in or around the mouth. It is usually painless in the early stages, and often goes unnoticed, so screening at routine dental exams is recommended.

Call us right away if you experience:
• Mouth sores that persist longer than two weeks
• Swelling, growths or lumps anywhere in or about the mouth or neck
• White or red patches in the mouth or on the lips
• Repeated bleeding from the mouth or throat
• Difficulty swallowing or persistent hoarseness

Visit the National Institutes for Health (NIH) web site for more information about oral cancer.

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