4 Things You Didn't Know About Dental Check-Ups
On average, most people should see a dentist for a checkup twice per year. However, even though these checkups happen so often, many patients don't know the ins and outs of what their dentist is examining. Here are four little-known ways your dentist might check on your oral health beyond looking at your teeth and gums.
1. Dentists check for cancer
Did you know that many dentists check their patients for early signs of oral cancer during regular checkups?