Tongue Cancer
Tongue cancer is one type of oral cancer that begins with abnormal growth of cells on the tongue. Oral cancers are relatively common and...
How Oral Health Is Integral To Overall General Health
You cannot be healthy without oral health. Oral health and general health should not be interpreted as separate entities. The oral cavity is a...
Ready To QUIT Smoking? DO IT NOW!
Smoking is one of the worst habits for a person’s health. According to the American Cancer Society, 34.1 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and tobacco...
Warning Signs Of Oral Cancer
How common is it?
When most people think of cancer, they don’t think of cancer of the mouth. However, this type of malignancy is more...
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia.
And with each tooth lost, the risk of cognitive decline grows, according to a new analysis from NYU.
Flossing your teeth isn't just important for...
6 Ways to Make Your Mouth Extra Kissable for Valentine’s Day
so post is from the ADA’s Mouth Healthy website, which explains why bad breath may not be your only concern when kissing this Valentine’s...
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Dental Health
It’s that time of year again! Time for our New Year’s Resolutions!
Did you know that over 45% of New Year’s Resolutions are either weight...
Cold Sores vs. Canker Sores: Do You Know The Difference?
The lesions caused by cold sores and canker sores may appear and feel similar, but they actually have different causes.
COLD SORES
Typically form on and...
Osteoporosis and Dental Implants
Osteoporosis is a systemic disorder characterized by generalized decrease in bone density. It occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little...
Diabetes And Oral Health
Diabetes
NOUN
1. A disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone, insulin, is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates...
Dental Anxiety And Dental Phobia
If you have put off needed dental treatment out of fear going to the dentist, you’re not alone. It is estimated that nearly 75%...
Do You Suffer From Dry Mouth?
What Is Dry Mouth?
Dry mouth, or Xerostomia, occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough saliva. Not only is it very uncomfortable, it also can...
Antibiotic Prophylaxis For Heart Patients & Prosthetic Joints
Heart Patients (For PROSTHETIC JOINTS: See below)
The use of antibiotics prior to dental procedures is recommended for patients with certain heart conditions like Infective Endocarditis (IE).
In the...
How Oral Bacteria Can Trigger Heart Disease
Oral bacteria can cause blood clots and lead to serious hearts problems if it enters the bloodstream, studies indicate.
In a study published in...
