Oral cancer is a serious threat and it deserves adequate medical attention. The American Cancer Society estimates that oral cancer will strike more than 50,000 people this year. Unfortunately, the survival rate after five years can be as low as 52%. The good news is modern medicine provides many options for treating oral cancer, so patients are
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Causes of Mouth Sores
Mouth sores are growths or lesions that can appear on the tongue, lips, gums, roof of the mouth, and inside the cheeks. They are often unsightly and painful, and they can make anyone feel self-conscious. External mouth sores are also called canker sores or cold sores. Some mouth sores disappear on their own, depending on the cause; however,
Read MoreWhen Are Fillings Needed?
Tooth decay creates cavities or holes in tooth enamel. To stop the decay, the hole in the enamel must be filled. The filling also builds a barrier to prevent the nerves in the gums at the base of the tooth from being affected. If the nerve is exposed due to too much tooth decay, it
Read MoreHow Your Family Dentist Can Help with Phobias
Regular dental checkups are vitally important for maintaining your oral health and overall health. These checkups entail cleanings by a dental hygienist and an evaluation by the dentist, and the visit may also include X-rays, fillings of cavities, or anything else needed to ensure a healthy mouth. However, due to various personal reasons and experiences,
Read MoreWhat Is The Correct Way To Brush Your Teeth?
If you think there is no right or wrong way to brush your teeth, you are mistaken. Brushing your teeth correctly can keep your teeth and mouth healthy for years to come. Everyone automatically assumes that they are brushing their teeth the right way, but the truth is that a lot of people do it incorrectly. Here
Read MoreIs Having Missing Teeth Normal?
Losing one’s teeth is more common than you might realize. In fact, nearly one in four of the 120 million people who are missing teeth don’t have any teeth at all. That number is staggering, especially when considering there are easily accessible dental procedures that can restore your mouth to a healthy, fully-toothed state. If
Read MoreWhy Poor Oral Health Can Be Life-Threatening
A healthy mouth is critical to the health of the whole body. Not only is it where food digestion begins, but it’s also how we communicate with everyone else. The mouth can also indicate underlying conditions that exist in other organs and tissues. Let’s examine how a healthy mouth can help you avoid fatal health
Read MoreThe Correlation Between Oral Health and Esophageal Cancer
In the last decade, medical researchers have uncovered links between oral health and overall physical and mental health. They now agree that poor oral health may be a contributing factor to developing a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including esophageal cancer. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, ASCO, esophageal cancer represents 1% of cancers diagnosed
Read MoreOral Health Basics That Everyone Should Know
Do you know the basics of proper oral health? Even those of us who are sure our oral care routine is optimal can benefit from “brushing up” on the basics. For example, most agree that the three main components that comprise a sound oral care routine are brushing, flossing and rinsing. However, factors such as a
Read MoreWhy People with Diabetes are More Prone to Gum Disease
As a chronic illness that can cause so many health problems, diabetes affects your whole body. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels are especially dangerous. Among the many side effects and complications possible from diabetes is gum disease. How is diabetes related to gum disease and why are people with diabetes more likely to develop gum disease? Diabetes
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