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Improve Daily Habits Brush and floss twice a day Rinse your mouth after smoking Use a dentist-recommended whitening toothpaste Thinking About Quitting

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Oral cancer can develop due to several risk factors, including tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, prolonged sun exposure, and certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV)

Additionally, paying attention to your surroundings and taking the smoke alarm seriously if it sounds can help save lives