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As the temperatures rise and the sun shines brightly overhead, many of us eagerly embrace the joys of summer. From beach days to backyard barbecues, summer brings a sense of fun and relaxation. However, amidst all the outdoor activities and sunshine, it’s essential to consider the potential impact of hot weather on your oral health. […]

With longer days and warmer weather ahead, spring offers an opportune moment to refresh our oral hygiene routines and revitalize our smiles. Explore a range of dental health tips tailored to the season, ensuring that your smile blossoms alongside the flowers this springtime. Looking for a “dentist near me” to help you achieve your smile […]

If you’re one of the estimated 50-80% of adults with dental anxiety, chances are you’ve avoided or delayed dental care at some point in your life. Whether it be a routine cleaning or a more in-depth procedure, such as a root canal or filling, putting off dental visits often results in more significant issues down […]

On a normal day, you probably don’t think about air pollution. You can’t see it, but it’s there, filled with carcinogens, all around us. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Ambient (outdoor) air pollution in both cities and rural areas is causing fine particulate matter (PM) which result in strokes, heart diseases, lung cancer, […]

The temporomandibular joint (also called the jaw joint or TMJ) is one of the most frequently used joints in the human body. These all-too-important joints allow us to speak, chew, yawn, and laugh. So, when our jaws fall victim to injury or dysfunction, it can have devastating effects on our physical, mental, and social health. […]

There are a lot of things you can blame on your genes – never got that growth spurt you were expecting? Clearly the fault of your 5′ mother. Premature balding? Thanks, Dad. However, what about oral health? We know learning good oral hygiene at an early age (and practicing it) is the key to healthy […]

While oral cancer (i.e., oral cavity and oropharynx cancers collectively) accounts for almost 3% of all cancers diagnosed annually in the United States, it is responsible for 1.8% of all cancer deaths.  The death rate associated with oral cancer is particularly high because it is generally not discovered until late in its development. Early-stage symptoms […]

When you’re a parent, everyone has advice to share, from which diapers to use to how much screen time is appropriate. This often leaves us wondering if we’re doing it “right.” While much in parenting is subjective, your child’s oral health isn’t. Your family’s oral health is important to us, so read on to find […]

What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer refers to cancer of the mouth, while oropharyngeal cancer refers to cancer of the pharynx or back of the throat. And guess who is your first line of defense against early detection…your dental provider! How Many People Does It Affect? Here are the American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates for oral […]