What else happens in a dental examination?
Besides finding and treating existing dental problems, your dentist also looks for signs of other health problems such as oral cancer. Many oral cancers are treatable if they are discovered early. So, alert your dentist to any sores, swellings or discolorations that you find on your tongue, lips, cheek, throat, jaw bone or salivary glands. Because the majority of oral cancers occur in people over the age of 45, regular dental checkups are important. In addition, other medical conditions often have symptoms that first appear in the mouth.
