A simple screening procedure by your dentist can protect you from the consequences of the sixth most common cancer, oral cancer. More than 34,000 new oral cancer cases are diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, without early intervention, the disease results in more than 8,000 deaths annually....
If you are considering replacing your missing teeth, you should know a little about how your choice will affect the rest of your natural teeth. Some tooth replacement choices can only be stabilized by attaching or connecting to the neighboring teeth. In fact, some choices...
Many patients choose sedation dentistry when undergoing oral surgery, and for good reason. Sedation dentistry helps improve the patient experience, and for some particularly fearful patients, it’s the primary factor that helps them access much needed treatment. The drugs in sedation dentistry help patients achieve a...
One of the most significant advances in modern dentistry over the past few decades is the dental implant. This innovative device allows patients to get a complete structural tooth replacement when a natural tooth is lost to decay or disease. If your dentist recommends a bridge...
If you get migraines, you may think that you’re familiar with all of the things that might trigger them. Hormones, chocolate, stress and bright lights often are some of the first to come to mind. Did you know, though, that the root of your severe...
The extent of the trauma and damage from a facial injury is often difficult to understand. The cause of such an injury could be anything from a car accident to a domestic violence incident. Or, the injury could be the result of a sports accident,...
When you, a family member, or a friend, have the misfortune of having a tooth knocked out, you have got to be prepared to act quickly. Knowing what to do during a dental emergency can keep you from going into a state of panic, and...
Getting to the root of your dental anxiety could be the key to unlocking the door that stands between you and the dental work that you need. It may also help you to know that you are not alone. Millions of adults and children suffer...
Not all wisdom teeth must be removed. If there is adequate space in the very rear of the mouth to allow the third molars to erupt properly, there may be little reason to have them extracted. Unfortunately for millions of patients, the wisdom teeth create...
Your body needs oxygen and rest to function properly. A lack of oxygen or the inability to sustain deep levels of sleep can impair your health, sour your mood, and present serious safety issues. Not only is your safety at risk, but you must also...