Though not often discussed, oral cancer is a serious problem:  more than 28,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year, and roughly one-quarter of those people do not survive… Read More

Recent studies find increasingly strong correlations between dental health and total body health.  In particular, gum (periodontal)disease is known to affect a number of whole health issues, including heart disease,… Read More

We all know that brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups are essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums; but did you know that researchers now tie dental health to a… Read More

Bad breath can be caused by a number of factors.  We all know that certain foods, such as garlic, can lead to an unpleasant odor on the breath.  This is… Read More

As if the risk of stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer weren’t enough, smokers also need to be aware of the risks smoking can pose to their oral health. Tobacco… Read More

Did you know that chewing gum can actually be healthy for your teeth? It’s true: the American Dental Association has even added its seal to the labels of certain gums… Read More

It is common for parents to underestimate the importance of taking their young children to the dentist’s office, but the truth is that children should see a dentist around the… Read More

While every dentist’s main concern is the healthy structure and function of your mouth, there are a number of specialties within the field of dentistry.  So what’s the difference between… Read More

Children normally receive encouragement and help from parents to build healthy oral hygiene habits, but teenagers are often left to their own devices when it comes to dental health. This… Read More

Did you know that you can now store stem cells that have been harvested from your own extracted teeth?  Remarkable advances in medical science have allowed for the use of… Read More