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Oral Cancer Screenings & Your Dental Visit

 
Chapter: Signs of Oral Cancer

  • A sore that persists longer than two weeks
  • A swelling, growth or sore spot in or around the mouth or neck
  • White or red patches in the mouth or on the lips
  • Repeated bleeding from the mouth or throat
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Persistent hoarseness

Reviewed: January 2012