Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer, accounting for nearly 5 percent of all cases. Close to 53,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It is expected to cause more than 9,750 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per Read more…
Good nutrition is essential for good health and that includes the health of your teeth. Learn more about the link between your diet and your oral health. How does my diet affect my oral health? Tooth decay and cavities are caused by acid that is pro- duced by interactions between Read more…
More than 5 million teeth are knocked out each year in sports-related injuries but many of them can be prevented by wearing a properly fitted mouthguard. What is a mouthguard? A mouthguard is a flexible appliance that is worn during athletic and recreational activities to prevent injuries to the mouth Read more…
If you lose or break a tooth, a dental implant may be the best option for restoring your smile. Read on to learn more about dental implants and whether they are right for you. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a post, usually made of titanium, that Read more…
Flossing your teeth is an integral part of a good oral health regimen; however, many people don’t spend enough time flossing, or they don’t floss at all. By flossing just once a day, you can decrease your risk of gum disease and increase your chances of maintaining good oral health Read more…
The loss of tooth enamel due to acid erosion and acid wear is a growing epidemic. A 2012 study found that 22 percent of U.S. adults say they experience acid erosion, which can cause tooth sensitivity, transparency, discoloration and more. To help patients better understand the causes, symptoms and effects Read more…
Xerostomia, more commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition related to the salivary glands, which help keep the mouth moist, thus preventing decay and other oral health problems. When the salivary glands do not work properly, the amount of saliva in the mouth decreases, resulting in xerostomia. Everyone has Read more…
Diabetes is a chronic, incurable illness and a growing epidemic in the United States and Canada. More than 30 million Americans and about 3 million Canadians have diabetes. Prediabetes is even more common and, while reversible with treatment and management, most people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Diabetes Read more…
About 23 million people are completely edentulous (toothless); 90 percent of people experiencing tooth loss have dentures, and about 15 percent have dentures made each year, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. What are the types of dentures? People who have lost all or most of their teeth are Read more…
Your dentist can perform a variety of cosmetic procedures to improve your smile — from subtle changes to major repairs. There are many options for treating teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. Your dentist can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn teeth or alter the length of Read more…