Approximately 50,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer by 2017’s end. Oral cancer has a very high death rate of 43% at five years from diagnosis, making it an incredibly dangerous form of cancer. One of the scariest causes of the high death rate of oral cancer is that many people with the disease…
If you are a parent, you are very well aware of the fact that parenting requires a delicate balancing act. As parents, everyday we are faced with the task of letting our children enjoy their childhoods and keeping them safe. It is not an easy task! The same is true when it comes to Easter…
A recent study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research suggests that infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) could be linked to poor oral health, including gum disease. In the study, researchers from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston analyzed data from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). This survey…
If you are currently using smokeless tobacco, you are putting your oral health and your overall health at risk. Smokeless tobacco is one of the leading causes of oral cancers: very aggressive cancers that form in the mouth and throat. If not detected early and aggressively treated, these forms of cancers are associated with very…
When is the last time you were screened for oral cancer? If it has been a while, or, if you have never been screened, now is the time. Most dentists, including Dr. Justin Scott of Pure Dental Health, offer oral cancer screenings as a part of a comprehensive dental examination. Screening patients for oral cancer…
With all the different types and brands of toothbrushes available on the market today, how do you choose the one that is right for your needs? When choosing a toothbrush, you must first decide if you want to go with a manual (disposable) one or a powered (electric) model. Experts differ on which of these…
Most of us are well aware of the negative effects that smoking has on your overall health. However, smoking also has a significant negative impact on your oral health. Besides causing bad breath and tooth discoloration, smoking can also cause more serious oral health problems such as periodontal (gum) disease and oral cancer. Periodontal disease…
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