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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Benefits of Seeing a Cosmetic Dentist
The best thing that you can wear is a smile, and there’s a reason for it. Smiling brightens up your face and highlights your confidence and natural beauty. Your teeth are the focal points of your winning smile. If your smile is lacking because of crooked, discolored, or missing teeth, cosmetic dentists can help. Cosmetic Dentists: What
Read MoreWhy Are My Gums Receding?
You are probably more interested in healthy teeth than healthy gums, because healthy teeth are what make a healthy-looking smile. But if your gums are receding, you may be wondering why that is happening and whether it has health implications. Your gums hold and protect the base and roots of your teeth. They are sealed
Read MoreDealing With Sensitive Teeth
If you’ve ever bitten into something cold – for example, a popsicle – and winced because your teeth hurt, you may think that’s a natural reaction. However, you might actually be suffering from tooth sensitivity. It’s a common dental problem affecting at least 40 million adults in the U.S. But it’s not just cold food that
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 MoreWhen Should I Go See a Dentist?
You have probably heard the joke, what’s the best time to go to the dentist, “tooth hurt-y.” Well, all joking aside, you should not wait until you have tooth pain to make a dental appointment. With that said, when or how often is the best time to schedule a visit to the dentist? Let’s face it: we realize
Read MoreSeeing Your Dentist if Your Child’s Teeth are Not Falling Out
“My tooth is loose!” When a child’s tooth becomes loose for the first time, it represents a huge milestone in their lives. It is exciting, because losing a tooth is associated with the tooth fairy, and of course means that they are growing up. In other words, when your child loses their first tooth, it
Read MoreWill My Dental Crowns Match the Color of My Teeth
While your dentist has the primary role of helping you maintain proper overall oral health over the years, from your teeth to your gums, that’s not all they do. Part of a dentist’s job is their ability to give people beautiful smiles. For some people, it starts with needing their teeth straightened, while others want
Read MoreHow the Right Dentist Can Prevent Childhood Dental Anxiety
Garrett was four when he went to see his new dentist. Fidgeting in the big dental chair and anxiously holding onto Pooky (his stuffed teddy bear), he cautiously asked the dentist if Pooky could go first. The dentist smiled and “examined” Pooky. After seeing it was all fine, Garrett had his own exam. Years later
Read MoreAffordable Dentistry: Specials at Dedicated Dental Care
Just as what our name implies, at dedicated we are totally dedicated to help our patients achieve healthy teeth and gums and a good overall health for a lifetime. Often patients skip a visit to the dentist because of the rising cost of dental care. While dental insurance normally covers check-ups every six months, we
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