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The Good News: It can be found early in its development!  Lets learn about some of oral cancer's signs and symptoms, completing this series of blog entries on Oral Cancer.  In our practice, the thorough examinations our patients receive on a regular basis have enabled us to detect early signs of oral cancer.  We have…

Oral Cancer, as in many other types of malignant conditions, is associated with risk factors that are both in, and out of, our control.  It would be in our best interest to understand what these are so as to minimize, or eliminate, those factors we do have a say about.  Please join me in learning…

Oftentimes, cancer affects our lives in detrimental ways.  The good news is that early detection gives us the chance to fight...and win! I've decided to share important information about one of the riskiest cancers in existence....ORAL CANCER.  I would like to design this conversation as a series so as to clearly organize the information necessary…

Simple remedies may make all the difference in how your skin and mouth heal after dental treatment or surgery.  Learn how. Properly caring for your skin and mouth after a surgical or nonsurgical procedure may make all the difference in how your recovery goes.  Below, I have outlined simple methods of recovery care that will…

Those that snore often receive a blow in the ribs from someone else as a reminder to "JUST STOP"!  Not only does snoring disrupt the sleep of those around us but it also interferes with our own sleep and overall well being.  In the recent years, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome has become widely recognized as…

Many of my patients are fearful of the committment necessary to make INVISALIGN work for them.  What are some of the determining factors in how to acheve your new smile with INVISALIGN? Reading about this, and other inherent facts about INVISALIGN may help you decide if INVISALIGN is the right choice for you! HOW TO…

Do you drink a large amount of soda in an average week? I've decided to give you important information on how soda may cause decay ( cavities ) and what to do should you want to reduce your intake of pop.   Lets begin by outlining how soda may cause cavities. * Acid is produced…

Tooth loss causes bone loss! When one or multiple teeth are lost the jawbone beneath begins to shrink from loss of stimulation.  The presence of teeth gives the jawbone a reason to stick around...acting as an important supporting structure for the existing dentition.  In addition to bone loss, the loss of teeth creates a gap…

Healthier Teeth Are Usually Straight! Straight teeth can help you avoid the ill-effects of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease.  Keeping your teeth for life requires a bit of genetics, meticulous home care, proper professional care, and regular dental maintenance visits.  There is another very important factor in increasing your chances of enjoying a…

Why are crooked teeth a problem? Well, unaligned teeth in your mouth create what we dentists call "malocclusion", or bad bite.  Left untreated, malocclusion can lead to periodontal disease and create abnormal amounts of stress on teeth and jaws...all of which leads to premature, or early, wear. Malocclusion comes in different forms and appearances.  Below…

Do you squirm at the thought of having an ice cold drink or eating icecream? Teeth sensitivity may be caused or stimulated by different factors.  Some of these include: +Gum Disease +Frequent consumption of acidic foods and drinks +Excessive/aggressive tooth brushing  +The overzealous use of abrasive whitening toothpastes +Abusive use of home whitening agents When…

Did You Know? Tooth sensitivity is the occasional twinge or discomfort described as sudden, sharp pain that at times radiates to other parts of the mouth or face when stimulating the teeth with hot, cold or sour food.  Brushing your teeth may also cause such an episode.  To help manage the pain, you may find…