It is December and that means that the new year is right around the corner. Time to make those resolutions that will may our new year happier and healthier. When it comes to your dental health, there are three resolutions you can make that will have a tremendous impact on your long-term dental health. This…
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…
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…
Every year, approximately 35,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer, a largely preventable form of cancer affecting the mouth and/or part of the throat. Many oral cancers are related to alcohol use, the use of tobacco products, or both. Drinking alcohol only in moderation and avoiding all tobacco products can help reduce your risk of…
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