Periodontal Disease, also known as gum disease, is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Periodontal or gum disease is an inflammation of the gums, that, if severe, can lead to loss of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It is caused by plaque, a sticky...
I would like to remind my patients that the best way to avoid cavities is to limit your sugar intake (in addition to brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and coming to see me every six months). Note that the quantity of sugar consumed is important, but *the...
As we get into cold and flu season, I want to remind patients that a sinus infection can cause a toothache, especially in the upper rear teeth (your upper molars). Patients have come to our office because of a toothache and find it is a sinus infection. It is...
Our hygienists, Stephanie and Ali, want you to know that: 1. X-rays are important for proper diagnosis and for us to complete a thorough exam. We take bitewings for cavity detection once a year and we take a panoramic every 3 years. Sometimes patients are concerned...
1. Prevention matters. Cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer are painful and dangerous — but they’re avoidable with routine checkups. 2. No, seriously, prevention really matters! Small restorative procedures like a filling that are taken care of...
Common names for oral cancer include mouth cancer, tongue cancer, tonsil cancer and throat cancer. Part of an oral cancer check is feeling the neck as well as examining the back section of the tongue and the base where the tongue attaches to the floor of your mouth....
