Toothaches, abscesses, cracked or chipped teeth, losing a filling – these are all dental emergencies that need to be treated right away. A dental emergency can be painful and scary, and infections in your mouth can be life-threatening if left untreated. Whatever type of dental emergency you have, delaying treatment can make the problem worse
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Invisalign: Your questions answered
The Invisalign System’s history is the stuff of legend. In 1997, two Stanford University business majors, Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth, developed a new dental appliance that would function similarly as braces but were removable and barely visible. It’s said they pitched the idea of their start-up while wearing the removable braces; their investors hadn’t a clue and were dually
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know about Halitosis
Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. Although it is embarrassing, halitosis is common enough. Because it is difficult to smell your own breath halitosis may have been a problem for some time by the time you become aware of it. As you probably know, you can cover it up temporarily with gum or
Read MoreWhat Causes Oral Cancer?
What Causes Oral Cancer? Every year, oral cancer kills nearly 10,000 Americans, and nearly 50,000 more will be diagnosed. Making up 3% of diagnosed cancers, a survival rate five years after diagnosis is only 57%. With these eye-opening statistics, we should all be concerned with early detection, treatment, and the causes of this deadly disease.
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