This year, as many as 50,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with oral cancer, and nearly 10,000 people will succumb to the condition. For dentists around the country, these numbers are unacceptable, so to raise the consciousness about this growing threat, April has been designated as National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. As you read further, learn why it’s so important to visit your dentist in Melbourne for preventive care, and discover how an oral cancer screening could save your life!

Have you noticed how easy it is to move your jaw through the different plains of motion? That’s because its movement is controlled by a special joint complex called the TMJ (temporomandibular joint). Because of its dynamism, the joint can become inflamed and irritated, though. If this happens, learn how TMJ therapy in Melbourne can help to restore your normal jaw function and to prevent pain.