April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so we are using this blog to tell you the things you need to know about oral cancer. Oral cancer is relatively common, and when caught and treated early, has a very good survival rate. Early detection is key in beating oral cancer. Risk Factors for Oral Cancer The […]
Many people accept x-rays as a fact of life when it comes to consistent dental visits. Others question their necessity or fear negative consequences from them. We covered the safety of dental x-rays in a previous blog that you can read here. In this blog, we’ll explain why they are so important. X-rays Enable Early […]
Even in the middle of a global pandemic, April is still oral cancer awareness month. You can even argue that without the ability to see your dentist for non-emergency dental care, it is even more important than ever before that you begin self-screening for oral cancer and understand what to look for. Oral Cancer Self-Screenings […]
You know smoking is bad for you. You know it causes emphysema and lung cancer. Did you know it is also really terrible for your oral health? Smoking worsens your risk for every oral health problem. Smoking Causes Dry Mouth One of the ways smoking causes dry mouth is by physically drying out the tissues […]
Oral cancer is increasing in its incidence, and it is affecting a different demographic than it used to. Because of this changing demographic, it is not simple to predict who will get oral cancer. For this reason, everyone should perform a self-screening of the mouth every month. Just as doctors recommend that women perform a […]
What is HPV? HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. It is an often-undetected viral infection that infects an estimated 6.2 million new people each year. It is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. HPV does not cause any symptoms at the time of infection, so most people are unaware that they have […]
We all have bad habits. Some of these just waste our time, but others can actually be harmful. In dentistry, we worry about habits that can damage your teeth and gums. This blog will highlight some of the most common bad habits we see and the damage they can cause. Toothpicks Good old fashioned wooden […]
Cancer is a disease caused by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in a part of the body. Oral cancer is a type of cancer in which these abnormal cells originate in the mouth. Cancer is classified by the original site of abnormal cells. Oral cancer kills approximately one person every hour in the United States. […]
