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At Muskurahat, we offer free or low-cost screenings because early detection has a 90% survival rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Red or white patches, a sore that won&#8217;t heal, or a persistent lump in the cheek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Quitting Heals Your Smile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>After 24 hours:<\/strong> Your breath improves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After 1 year:<\/strong> Your risk of gum disease drops by half.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After 5 years:<\/strong> Your oral cancer risk is significantly reduced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hidden Toll of Tobacco Tobacco doesn&#8217;t just stain your teeth; it changes the chemistry of your mouth. It reduces blood flow, which means your gums can&#8217;t heal properly from infections. 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