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Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, and accounts for cancers of the mouth, tongue, and the back of the throat [1]. Like many cancers, if caught early, treatment is generally more successful than if the cancer is detected later. The goal of oral cancer screenings is to identify any cancerous growths early to prevent [...]
Sports season for a few popular sports is quickly approaching! Fall sports include football, soccer, volleyball, and field hockey. All of these sports have the potential to hurt your student athlete’s smile without a mouthguard! Although picking up a mouthguard next time you’re at the store might seem tempting, going with a custom mouthguard will offer your [...]
Dental Lumineers are similar to traditional dental veneers but with a few key differences. Dental veneers are much thinner and more translucent, which allows them to look more like your natural smile. Since Lumineers are so thin, they don’t require much—if any—preparation of the tooth enamel, unlike veneers which can require some enamel removal to [...]
While flossing your teeth is still important, many people skip this essential part of their oral care routine. Flossing helps remove plaque and bacteria from the spaces in between your teeth that are impossible to reach with your toothbrush. Flossing can help prevent decay, gum disease, and bad breath that can come when food particles and bacteria aren’t removed [...]
Craniofacial pain can be defined as persistent pain in the face but also includes the neck and head. Patients may feel certain “trigger points” in which the pain is more significant, but mostly patients describe an aching or even a burning or numb feeling when it comes to craniofacial pain. Patients who experience craniofacial pain may [...]
Dental anesthesia certainly has its uses—it helps prevent patients from experiencing discomfort during their visit and allows dentists to provide necessary treatment. However, it’s understandable that some patients would want to avoid dental anesthesia. Many patients would prefer to avoid having an anesthetic injected into their mouth while some patients are worried about the possibility of [...]
Toothaches can have many causes, which is why it’s important to not try to diagnose the problem by yourself at home. Since toothaches can cause severe pain and even have the potential to cause a life-threatening infection, getting professional help sooner rather than later is always a good idea. What are the possible causes of [...]
A frenum is a piece of tissue that connects different parts of the mouth together. There are several frena present, including the lingual frenum (the piece of tissue under the tongue that connects your tongue to your mouth), the labial frenum (which attaches both your bottom and top lips to your mouth), and the buccal [...]
Pregnancy brings many changes in your body, including hormonal changes that could affect your smile. Although some women won’t experience dramatic changes to their oral cavity during pregnancy, others will see an increased risk of some common dental health concerns. Caring for your smile can protect you and your growing baby. Here are the top [...]
Oral cancer is an uncommon disease but can be lethal nonetheless. Over 49,700 people will be diagnosed this year with over 9,700 deaths. Getting screened for oral cancer is a simple process that can happen at your dentist office and is well worth the effort. What age should you start getting screened for oral cancer? [...]
