Archive for the ‘ Oral Health ’ Category

Shining A Light On Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer

April is a month that carries significant importance in the realm of healthcare, particularly for dentists and oral health professionals. It’s designated as Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness about these often overlooked yet critical forms of cancer. We feel compelled to shed light on this important topic and emphasize […]

Happy Oral Health Month! Here Are 5 Tips For The Whole Family

Oral health month is the perfect time for families to reevaluate their oral hygiene routines, schedule dental appointments, learn new ways to care for their teeth and gums, and create oral health goals. Cavities, gum disease, and bad breath affect people of all ages, but with proper care, these issues can be almost completely avoided. […]

It’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month

There are about 53,000 new oral cancer diagnoses each year, which is why awareness is crucial. Our goal is to ensure that more people know about the disease and will take measures to prevent it and screen for it. Because when oral cancer is detected early, the survival rate is significantly increased. An oral cancer […]

Mouth Cancer Action Month

Every year, Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place in November. But, even though we dedicate an entire month to calling attention to it, there is very little public knowledge about mouth cancer. This year, let’s give Mouth Cancer Action Month the awareness that it deserves. In this post, we define what mouth cancer is, discuss […]

National Gum Care Month: What You Should Know About Gums, Gum Disease, and Prevention

The goal of dentistry is to help patients achieve a healthy mouth, not just healthy teeth. This includes your gums (aka gingiva). Your gums seal and protect your teeth, teeth roots, and jaw bones, against disease-causing bacteria. Additionally, the gingiva hold your teeth in place. Without gum tissue, your teeth would fall out and bacteria […]

Can Gum Disease Run in the Family?

There are a lot of things you can blame on your genes – never got that growth spurt you were expecting? Clearly the fault of your 5′ mother. Premature balding? Thanks, Dad. However, what about oral health? We know learning good oral hygiene at an early age (and practicing it) is the key to healthy […]

How Long do Dental Implants Last?

Over 500,000 dental implants are placed each year in the US. If you find yourself among this group, you probably have some questions, chiefly among them, how long will my dental implants last? The answer depends on a number of factors. Implants are essentially artificial tooth roots that create a strong foundation for artificial teeth […]

COVID-19 and Gum Health

COVID-19 has been reported on every continent, and the numbers are staggering, with over 176 million infections and more than 3.8 million deaths.  One of the most perplexing things about COVID-19 is how the virus can present dramatically different results among patients. Some who test positive for Coronavirus never show symptoms, while it proves fatal […]

Gum Disease & Cancer Risk

Studies have long suggested a link between periodontal disease and an increased risk of other inflammatory diseases. However, recent research points to a potential connection between periodontal disease and certain types of cancer. Scientists have believed that inflammation was the link between periodontal disease and systemic diseases like respiratory disease, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, […]

Avoid These 5 Foods & Drinks to Protect Your Gums

When it comes to diet and dental health, most people think of sugar first; even kids know that “sugar rots your teeth.” But, when it comes to periodontal disease and gum health, there’s a lesser known villain – inflammation. The bacteria in plaque triggers an inflammatory response that leads to gum disease. With early stage […]