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…
According to the most recent (1999-2004) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 8.52% of American adults aged 20-64 have periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease involves a chronic bacterial infection that destroys the tissues that support the teeth including the gums, the periodontal ligaments and the tooth sockets (alveolar bone). If left untreated, periodontal disease…
It is Friday afternoon and you fall and break one of your teeth. You have an important social event to attend on Saturday night. What do you do? Do you cancel your event and hide out at home for the entire weekend until you can get to a dental office to have your tooth fixed…
Many Americans suffer from fear of the Dentist or dental phobia. Dental phobias can rage in severity from mild anxiety to full-scale panic attacks. Fear of the Dentist may stem from prior painful or negative experiences, feeling embarrassed about neglecting your teeth, feeling helpless or out of control in a dental office situation or some…
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