The American Cancer Society estimates that over 53,000 people will get oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer in 2020.The death rate of these types of cancer has been decreasing over the last three decades, and we want to help continue that trend by educating our patients on the symptoms and risk factors.Learn the Risk FactorsSeveral risk […]
Just about anyone who’s been to the dentist has had dental X-rays taken.How much do you know about the role they play in dental care? Let’s take a quick look at the different types of dental X-rays and what we use them for.Seeing Inside Your Teeth: The Value of X-RaysOne of the main goals of […]
When we think of being healthy, how much are we thinking about oral health?Just because we go to our dentists for oral health concerns and physicians for overall health concerns, it doesn’t mean there’s no connection between the two.The Mouth Is the Bridge Between Body and WorldIf the eyes are the window to the soul, […]
What we drink can have a big impact on our oral health, sometimes in ways that seem counterintuitive.We want to take a look at some of the best and worst drinks for our teeth.Sugary Drinks Versus Oral HealthIt probably doesn’t surprise many people to hear that soda is pretty terrible for our teeth, but so […]
We don’t usually think very much about our spit, but it’s one of the biggest unsung heroes of our oral health.Just as a car engine can’t function for long without oil, our mouths need saliva for chewing, swallowing, and even tasting our food, as well as speaking clearly and defending against a variety of oral […]
Being “tongue-tied” is a common expression in the English language, but it’s also a real medical condition.Being lip-tied is another, and both are caused by thin pieces of tissue called frenula. One frenulum connects the upper lip to the upper gums, and another connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. We have other […]
If you can’t really enjoy ice cream because every bite sends a nasty jolt through your teeth, then you know what it’s like to deal with tooth sensitivity.You aren’t alone in that; at least one in eight people in the U.S. has sensitive teeth, including kids. So why does this happen to so many of […]
Coming down with the flu is never any fun, but it’s still no time to let up on your oral hygiene routine.The same applies if you get a cold. With the flu and the cold season starting up, we thought this was a good time to share some tips for maintaining good oral health through […]
If you look at any tube of toothpaste with the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance, you’ll see fluoride listed as the active ingredient.Trace amounts of fluoride are also added to the drinking water in many communities to further promote strong and healthy teeth. But what is fluoride and how does it work?A Brief History […]
Bleeding gums are the most common symptom of gum disease, but that’s not the only thing that can cause this problem.Let’s take a closer look at bleeding gums, the various causes, and what we can do about it.Gingivitis and PeriodontitisOver time, plaque (a sticky, bacteria-filled film that coats our teeth) builds up along our gumlines […]
