Dentists can quickly resolve all sorts of oral health problems, but oral cancer is different. It’s notorious for its extensive treatments, unlike teeth stains, cavities, and fillings that can be remedied in only a few appointments. Depending on the diagnosis, full recovery can take months or even years.

As you’d expect, dentists usually work to prevent conditions like oral cancer from occurring in the first place. In honor of that tradition, here’s a guide from your dentist in Stephens’ City to oral cancer’s risk factors and how to reduce their presence in your life.

Times have been tough for a lot of people during the pandemic. Many became unemployed or suffered pay-cuts due to COVID’s economic impact. Even now, as the job market recovers, individuals are still trying to make up what they lost over the last couple of years. That being the case, it’s understandable that some only want to use their latest tax refund on what they consider essential — things like debt repayment, home improvement, or bolstering savings.

That said, oral health ought to be one of those essentials. As such, here’s a summary from your dentist in Stephen’s City on why dental treatments are a wise use of refunds.