Hayley and Kendra, our registered dental hygienists would like everyone to have a look at the Dental hygiene Canada guidelines for oral cancer self-assessment. Changes in the feeling at the back of your throat, lingering or sudden pain in your ears, feeling a lump, pea, hair in your throat can all be reasons to get another set of eyes to have a look.

Historically, smoking and drinking were risk factors for oral cancer. Now many more people are presenting with oral cancers related to HPV (human papillomavirus). Follow these guidelines and please bring in any questions or concerns at your next visit.

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