April is well-suited for all sorts of light-hearted fun. You can play pranks on April Fool’s Day, move outdoors as spring weather arrives – the list goes on. Still, don’t forget to use these thirty days to look after your health. April is also Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time for noting the dangers of oral cancer; you should honor it and protect yourself from its namesake. As for how to do so, your Medford dentist has you covered. Here are three crucial actions to take for Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

Gum disease is an insidious threat to your oral and overall health. These ailments can happen even if the teeth are free from decay and can be completely painless, meaning that many patients go for quite a long time before realizing that they have it. While it can usually be reversed with improved oral hygiene if it is caught early, it causes permanent damage in its later stages. Here’s a brief guide to keeping your gums happy and healthy.