Oral cancer, like all cancers, begins in cells. Healthy cells grow and divide to form new cells, which take the place of old cells that die off. But sometimes this process goes haywire. Cells needlessly form and divide, or old cells refuse to die off. These extra cells form … [Read more...]
Defeating Dental Fear
Are you afraid of visiting the dentist? You may have the condition known as dentophobia. Parents with dentophobia may pass the same fear on to their children, possibly keeping them from getting routine dental check-ups that are important to promote healthy teeth and a lifetime of … [Read more...]
Gum Disease is More Common Than you may Think!
Half of American adults over the age of 30 have periodontal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In adults over age 65, that number rises to 70%. Periodontitis, or periodontal disease, is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects gum tissue … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Your Oral Health
If eyes are the windows to the soul, then the mouth is the gateway to the body. This may sound like a badly phrased idiom; nevertheless, it emphasizes a very important fact that the medical fraternity recognizes and keeps stressing— good oral hygiene is not just good for your … [Read more...]
The Ozone Method
Ozone isn't just a layer in the atmosphere. It’s also used in a controversial method to drill and fill cavities. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have not approved ozone therapy for dentistry, but dentists have used it internationally. Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive … [Read more...]
