What is Oral Cancer? Mouth cancer or oral cancer is just like other cancers which are caused by problems with cell replication resulting in tumors. Over 43,000 Americans (on average 118 per day) will be diagnosed with mouth cancer this year. Unfortunately, many of them will already have advanced cancer when the disease is found. […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea affects approximately 22 million Americans. This condition causes you to stop breathing several times each night. People with sleep apnea can also be at risk for health problems like heart disease and high blood pressure. While symptoms of sleep apnea are known, they can often be explained away. Many of those cases are undiagnosed […]
We’ve all wondered about this from time to time. Is mouthwash as important as brushing and flossing, or is it just something extra? How We Got Mouthwash Products It all started when a Dutch scientist named Antoni van Leeuwenhoek discovered bacteria and that bacteria existed in the mouth. Eventually a german company created the first […]
Jaw pain can be a mysterious problem that comes on suddenly. In many cases, short-term jaw pain is simply caused by overworking the joint. It is a similar injury to those you might get to a knee or elbow joint from exercising or playing sports. You may have done something you don’t usually do, like […]
As a patient, it is nice to know that your dentist is keeping up with the latest dental technology. Since your dentist is investing in continuing education, you know that you’ll receive care in the most up-to-date way, which should help minimize pain and make it easier to improve your smile. One of the biggest […]