Yes — the risk of oral cancer tends to increase with age. The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that more than half of all oral cancer patients are 65 years of age and older. Therefore the older you get, the more at risk you become and the more important it becomes to take care of your oral health.
Oral cancer can sometimes be detected by lesions found on your tongue or in your mouth. If you find a lesion or a sore in your mouth, we recommend seeing a dentist right away to have it checked out.