When most people think about dental visits, they think about cleanings, cavities, or maybe whitening their smile. But there’s something just as important—often overlooked—that we check for at every exam: oral cancer . April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to talk about what oral cancer is, how it looks and feels, and most importantly, how early detection can save lives. What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is a type of cancer that can develop anywhere in you