If you could do one thing each year to protect yourself from a disease that kills one American per hour, would you? We’ve got good news — you can get an oral cancer screening at your next dental checkup and cleaning. This simple exam is performed by your dentist in Simpsonville in just a few minutes, and it can greatly improve outcomes after oral cancer diagnoses. That makes the screening well worth the (small) investment in time!

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Getting a professional teeth whitening treatment is a great way to brighten those pearly whites and rejuvenate your smile. Eating the wrong items right after whitening can create the opposite effect, though — you have to be careful to consume only white or light-colored foods and beverages right after each treatment. Keep reading to learn more about why, and which items should be kept off limits for the first 48 hours. Your cosmetic dentist in Simpsonville is in with details on the teeth whitening diet!

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