Have you ever wondered what is the dentist doing when he/she grabs your tounge and pulls it out and looks???  Oral cancer can form anywhere in your mouth including the lateral borders of the tongue.  Cancer can be overlooked when the side of the tongue is the location.  By pulling the tongue out to the side, the dentist can see where cancer is easily hidden.  This cancer, if cought early, can be treated.  If caught late, treatments are much less effective.

Every single time you see your hygienist or dentist for an exam, this simple and life saving look-see exam needs to be done.  Ask for it if it is not done.  It could save your life.