Did you know almost 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year? Oral cancer kills one American every hour and that the 5-year survival rate of those diagnosed is only slightly more than 64 percent.  Oral cancer’s incidence rate has increased in the last five years…

When pulling together your sports equipment, don’t forget about getting a mouthguard. Whether you’re participating in organized sports or are a weekend warrior, you should think about the importance of protecting your mouth. A properly fitted mouthguard, or mouth protector, is a key piece of athletic gear that can help…

Dental implants have changed how dentistry is performed more than any other advancement in the last 25 years. Dental implants have many applications to enhance oral health for patients throughout the world. Unfortunately, there is a large amount of inaccurate information and in some cases completely false information. Immense amounts…

Caring For Baby Teeth As soon as your baby’s teeth break through the gums, they need attention and care. In fact, the American Dental Association recommends that you bring your baby to the dentist soon after the first tooth comes in and no later than the child’s first birthday. This…

A beautiful smile is an asset that many look forward to. This includes achieving the pearly white smile we are becoming accustomed to seeing lately. Achieving this white smile has become much easier, faster and safer than many believe. One of the most common questions we hear would be: "Is…

Tooth sensitivity can have a number of causes. Some of the more common culprits are caries (tooth decay), cracked or fractured teeth, trauma, tooth grinding or clenching, worn fillings or tooth enamel, and gingivae (gums) that have pulled away from the tooth roots as a result of gum disease or…

Playing sports is a lot of fun. However, losing a tooth isn’t. Your teeth need to be protected even if you don’t play hockey. Baseball, football, and even basketball will have incidents of contact that can jeopardise your pearly whites. If you’re a professional, the cost to you is minimal.…

When one of your close friends tells you that they need a root canal, your typical response will be to attempt to console them for the horrible pain that they are likely to endure. You may touch their shoulder or express your condolences. You may make an empathetic face to…

Gum disease is a serious problem and oral health has a major impact on overall health. Those with gum disease are at greater risk of stroke and heart disease among other major problems related to the mouth directly. If you have bleeding gums, sore gums, or other signs of gum…

There are a number of options out on the market today for those who are looking to straighten their teeth. These generally fall into one of two categories. There are those that look unsightly but get the desired result and those that don’t look like anything — but come at…