04/26/2026
April is also Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
Oral cancer is a disease resulting from abnormal cell growth in the mouth, lips, tongue, or throat. It can affect anyone but when caught early, survival rates improve significantly. [l
That’s why your dental visit is about more than just your teeth. We carefully check your entire mouth, including soft tissues, to look for any unusual changes that shouldn’t be ignored.
Keep reading to learn more about oral cancer risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention, and available resources.