Category Archives: Oral
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month… As with all cancers, early detection is the key to survival. Oral cancer is no different. With baseball season just starting up, we remember Baseball Player Legend, Babe Ruth. Unfortunately, he wasn’t so lucky with … Continue reading
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Dry Mouth
Reduced saliva flow that results in a dry mouth is a common problem among older adults. It is caused by certain medical disorders and is often a side effect of medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers and diuretics. Some … Continue reading
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Aging and Dental Care
According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, the population of Americans older than 65 years is expected to double to about 71 million by 2040. What’s more, the population of Americans older than 85 years is expected to increase to … Continue reading
Summertime can Sometimes Mean Dental Emergenices
Hundreds of thousands of patients safely see their dentist every day. However, emergencies can happen anytime, anyplace—and the dental office is no exception. As health professionals, dentists are trained in school to handle medical emergencies. Continuing education courses are … Continue reading
What is Good Oral Hygiene?
Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy. This means: Your teeth are clean and free of debris Gums are pink and do not hurt or bleed when you brush or floss Bad breath is not … Continue reading
Jaw Pain – Diagnosis & Treatment
A dentist can help identify the source of the pain with a thorough exam and appropriate x-rays. Often, the pain may be from a sinus problem, a toothache or an early stage of periodontal disease. But for some types of … Continue reading
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Jaw Pain
Many adults suffer from chronic facial pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth, or headaches and neck pain. Two joints and several jaw muscles … Continue reading
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What’s up with Composites?
Thanks to advances in modern dental materials and techniques, dentists have more ways to create pleasing, natural-looking smiles. Dental researchers are continuing their often decades-long work developing materials, such as ceramics and polymer compounds that look more like natural teeth. … Continue reading
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diabetics and dentistry
Is there a connection between diabetes and periodontal (gum) disease? Because diabetes reduces the body’s resistance to infection, the gums are among the tissues likely to be affected. Periodontal diseases are infections of the gum and bone that hold your … Continue reading
Why Make Yourself King? The Beauty of the Crown
If you want a smile that’s your crowning glory, you may need a crown to cover a tooth and restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. It can … Continue reading
