During Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the importance of early detection. Learn why oral cancer screenings are part of every routine visit at Oasis Dental.

One of the toughest conversations I have as a dentist isn’t about losing a tooth or a complicated root canal. It’s telling a patient they’ve “graduated” out of a regular cleaning. The betrayal in their eyes says it all. But gum health isn’t just about shiny teeth—it’s about what’s happening below the surface. When plaque and tartar slip under the gum line, we’re no longer talking surface-level care—we’re talking gum disease. And that changes everything.

Preventive dental care is the foundation of a healthy smile for every age. At Oasis Dental in Morrisville, NC, we make it easier—and more comfortable—for the whole family to keep oral health on track.