Oral cancer primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview

You should have the soft tissue of the mouth examined once a year. Many oral cancers are discovered by routine dental examination.

Other tips:

• Have dental problems corrected
• Minimize or avoid alcohol use
• Minimize or avoid smoking or other tobacco use
• Practice good oral hygiene