Oral cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 53,000 people in the United Sates this year. It will claim the life of nearly 1 person per hour. There is an 80-90 percent survival rate if the cancer is diagnosed in its early stage of development. For this reason our office completes an oral cancer screening at […]
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E-Cigarettes, vaping and its effects on your oral health
E-cigarette use has grown dramatically over the last several years. It has been advertised as being a safe alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. However, research is showing that this is false advertising. E-cigarettes and vaping can be just as harmful to your health! We know that e-cigarette smoking negatively effects your lungs, but it can […]
Diabetes and Oral Health
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that over 100 million Americans have been diagnosed as diabetic or pre-diabetic. Higher blood sugar levels increase a diabetic patients risk for tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. A complication associated with diabetes is delayed healing response. This is a dental concern following oral surgery and periodontal […]
What is gum disease?
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that […]
What is a dental cavity?
The following video is very informative on what a dental cavity (aka: dental caries) is. https://youtu.be/hTK0iua4tNAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: What is a Cavity? (https://youtu.be/hTK0iua4tNA) Dental caries (caries is Latin for “rottenness”[1]), also known as tooth decay, cavities, or caries, is breakdown of teeth due to the activities of bacteria.
Dental Insurance Myths
Michigan Dental Association has a lot of good information on their website. One of the articles I recently came across was “Dental Insurance Myths”. On a daily basis we receive many questions regarding dental insurance; so here are some Dental Insurance Myths we wanted to pass along to you. MYTH: I can’t go to the […]
What is halitosis and how can I get rid of it?
According to Wikipedia the definition of Halitosis is: also known as bad breath, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant odor is present on the exhaled breath. Concern about halitosis is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for people to seek dental care, following tooth decay and gum […]
What are Dental Sealants?
Did you know that your child could benefit from sealants as a way of preventing dental decay? The grooves and depressions that form the chewing surfaces of the back teeth are extremely difficult (if not impossible) to clean of bacteria and food. As the bacteria reacts with the food, acids form and break down the […]
