Although it’s not discussed as much as some others, oral cancer is a very prevalent and troublesome form of cancer. It’s also difficult to recognize early on, so much more progress in this field of research is necessary. Oral, oropharyngeal, or larynx cancers cause more than 13,000 deaths every year in the United States. This…
Smoking and vaping affect your mouth in similar ways, even though some of the consequences are far worse than others. But four things are clear: More research is needed regarding the effects of vaping. Vaping does appear to have negative effects on your mouth. Cigarettes are still worse. You’re better off avoiding both. How Smoking…
Oral cancer doesn’t get as much attention as other types of cancer, which can lead people to think it’s rare. However, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, an estimated 50,000 new cases were diagnosed in the U.S. last year alone. It’s most commonly found in people between the ages of 40 and 60, although recent…