Seeing your dentist every six months doesn’t just keep your smile looking beautiful. It’s also an essential element of preserving your oral health and guarding against potentially life-threatening conditions like oral cancer. At each of these routine checkups, your dentist will complete an oral cancer screening, looking for symptoms like unusual red or white patches,…
Did you know that there is a wealth of research that points to a link between a person’s oral health and overall health? A number of dental health conditions can have an effect on a person’s general wellbeing and vice versa. For instance, untreated periodontal disease might contribute to negative health problems associated with the…
Our health is precious, including our oral health. The oral system is intricate and when all its parts are healthy, it does work harmoniously so that oral function is efficient and comfortable. Unfortunately, neglecting your dental health can affect your overall wellbeing. Foregoing routine dental checkups and cleanings could put you at risk for losing…
Two of the most important services you’ll receive from your dentist are an evaluation of your oral health and oral cancer screening. Your oral health is important, as some problems with your teeth and gums can indicate systemic problems elsewhere—or even cause them. An oral cancer screening can mean the difference between life and death.…
Louis Armstrong once sang ‘Smile and the whole world smiles with you’, and never a truer word was spoken. Smiling is a great reliever of stress, and a hugely important factor in our attractiveness to others. It’s a proven fact that smiling not only makes us feel better about ourselves, but also those around us…
Oral cancer is a serious, yet often overlooked form of cancer. Each year, nearly 43,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer. In 2014, oral and esophogeal cancer will claim the lives of over 7800 people. The number one reason that people lose the battle with oral cancer is that is often overlooked and not diagnosed…