Dentist Asks, “Are You Sick of Whining About Wine Teeth?”
October 27, 2017
Drinking red wine is always fun and games—until you look in the mirror. The last time you glanced at your smile you had white teeth staring back at you. Now, you can’t tell the difference between the grapes your wine is made of and the stains on your teeth!
If you’re sick and tired of stains taking the fun out of your wine-sipping hobby, your dentist is here to help you!
Dentist Says Genes Can Determine Frequency of Decay
October 5, 2017
Do you feel like you’re always getting cavities, even as your friends come away from visits to the dentist scot-free? That doesn’t necessarily mean you have worse dental hygiene or that you’ve got more of a sweet tooth than they do. According to your dentist and a recent study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, some people are actually genetically predisposed to cavities. If your grandparents had a lot of cavities despite good brushing and flossing habits, chances are you will, too.
Do I Need an Oral Cancer Screening if I Don’t Smoke?
October 3, 2017
The short answer is yes, but there’s an important reason for this that many patients don’t know about. Recent research indicates that oral cancer claims one life an hour in the US. Additionally, 50% of patients diagnosed with oral cancer do not live more than five years beyond this diagnosis. Taking these startling statistics, the Oral Cancer Foundation conducted additional research to determine the best way to decrease annual deaths related oral cancer. The results of their study indicated that early diagnosis was the most important factor in successfully treating oral cancer. That’s why most dental offices and some medical practices, will screen for oral cancer as part of regular preventive checkups.
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