Oral cancer is a dangerous disease that causes one death every hour on average, but compared to other forms of cancer it doesn’t get discussed as often. That’s why, as part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, your dentist recommends learning more about this life-threatening health issue. Below is a summary of common symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer as well as why it’s best to have it detected as early as possible.

Are you getting a refund on your taxes this year? If so, you should think about what you want to do with the money. Saving it is always a viable option, of course, but you could also use it to pay for things that might be tricky to fit into your budget otherwise. There are plenty of smart ways to use your tax refund dollars, and one particularly good option is to put the money toward dental treatments to protect or improve your smile.