While it may not receive as much attention as other types of cancer, oral cancer is more common than many people realize. It is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects the mouth, lips, tongue, throat, and parts of the neck. Knowing your risk factors can be the first step toward prevention and early detection, and in this post, you’ll find discussion of what those determinants are and how you can avoid an illness.

Tooth loss is one of the most common health problems across the world, and it can lead to issues like dental misalignments, further tooth loss, indigestion, malnutrition, and diminished confidence. Thankfully, modern dental implants are the next best thing to natural teeth since they work, feel, and look just like the real thing, but the concept behind them is nothing new. Here’s a brief guide to how these appliances have evolved over the centuries.

If you suffer from temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), you are likely very familiar with at least a few of its painful symptoms, including jaw stiffness and soreness, migraine headaches, and even neck and back pain. But while the best way to treat your TMD is under the care of a trained dental professional, there are still many things you can do to manage your discomfort at home. Here are a few tried and true tips for reducing TMD pain, and why if you have TMD problems, your dentist should be your first line of defense.

You want a beautiful, flawless smile, and you know dental veneers can help you achieve this goal. What’s more, you’re willing to “commit to the bit” – to do whatever it takes to help make sure you can enjoy your pristine veneers for as long as possible!

While you can eat many foods while wearing these thin porcelain shells, that doesn’t necessarily mean you should. By making smart diet choices, you can avoid premature wear and tear – and promote your veneers’ longevity. Keep reading to learn what changes you should make.

A smile makeover can combine two or more cosmetic dentistry procedures in order to help you achieve the dazzling grin that you’ve always wanted. But what if you’re hesitant to take the first step? It can help to remember all of the advantages that the procedure has to offer. Below is a closer look at 4 of the benefits that you will be able to enjoy after having a smile makeover performed.

With a mail-in clear aligner service, you could (theoretically) enjoy the convenience of both your aligners and teledentistry. Since these direct-to-consumer companies don’t employ a licensed professional and don’t provide progress-adjusted aligners, treatment is much cheaper, too. So why aren’t more patients talking about mail-in clear aligners? Are they too good to be true?

Basically, yes. Keep reading to learn more about the risky truth behind mail-in clear aligners!

Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude, and delicious food! And while many traditional dishes harbor harmful sugars and starches, there are others that might actually help your teeth! But which classic entrees are actually beneficial for your oral health? Continue reading to see several scrumptious favorites that can supercharge your smile for the holidays!

Gum disease is an insidious menace that can start out unnoticeably small, but it can lead to permanent damage such as tooth loss or jawbone erosion if it is allowed to progress for too long. While soft and spongy gums can be a symptom of oral infection, this problem may also result from insufficient intake of vitamin C. Here’s a brief guide to why your gums may seem too squishy for comfort and how your dentist can help.

The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) hold the jaw in place and allow it to move when speaking and eating. These joints are incredibly complex, and a patient can experience symptoms such as headaches, backaches, and neck pain if they become unbalanced or misaligned. However, you may not be aware of how TMJ disorders (TMD) can make speaking more difficult and uncomfortable. Here’s a brief guide to how TMD can affect your speaking ability and what you can do about it.

A dental implant is the only treatment to replace both the tooth root and the crown, providing results that look and feel natural. You don’t have to worry about dental implants getting cavities, but that doesn’t mean you can throw away your toothbrush and floss. Tooth decay isn’t the only threat to your oral health. A leading cause of dental implant failure is a preventable infection called peri-implantitis, which is equally devastating for your dental health. Here’s how to safeguard your smile from failure.

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