Did you know that 1 in 92 adults will develop some form of oral or pharyngeal cancer in their life, according to the American Dental Association? And while the average age of onset of this cancer is 62 years old, your risk of developing it sooner rises if you have a family history of it, …
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If you have ever had something stuck in your teeth or gums, you know how annoying or painful it can be (plus it doesn’t look so great). There are specific ways you should go about removing stuck food particles so that you don’t hurt your teeth and gums in the process. Food particles can get …
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Did you know that tonsils can be problematic? Particularly for breathing in early childhood, which is why many doctors recommend that the child have them removed. These two oval-shaped lymph nodes hanging out at the back of the throat work as a defense mechanism to prevent oral infections. They are supposed to disappear for adults. …
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When you’re a proactive patient you have no problem asking questions about your oral health or what the foreign dental lingo actually translates to. But have you ever wondered how many questions and/or comments your dentist actually has for YOU? Here are six common things dentists around the country say they want to tell their …
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to have a better looking facial profile then you might’ve come across a unique type of braces called Epigenetic orthodontics. Also known as full face orthodontics, this orthodontic specialty focuses on the development and alignment of your whole mid-face and jaw, not just your teeth. You …
If you’re one of those folks who grind their teeth compulsively or clench their jaw repetitively, you likely suffer from a condition called bruxism. Bruxism affects about 10% of the population and can occur while you’re awake or asleep. People often don’t know they have it because 80% of it happens while you’re snoozing! Bruxism …
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Can we get a show of hands for those of us who cannot function well without sleep? Our hands are definitely up. Getting good quality sleep is an absolute must, and yet, sleep apnea is a significant health issue in the United States. In fact, it’s estimated that 22 million American adults are suffering from …
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