A nice smile is more than cosmetic; oral health can have impact on overall health. In particular, poor dental health may lead to cardiovascular problems and heart disease. While studies are not conclusive, data suggests a link between inflammation caused by bacteria and gum disease and damage to blood vessels which can lead to heart […]
It’s no news that Halloween is not the most dental-friendly holiday, what with all of the sugar contributing to cavities and hard candy that can wreak havoc on even the strongest of teeth. But this dental “implant” story takes the, well—cake. In an effort to be her scary-best this Halloween, a Mobile, Alabama woman found […]
The American Dental Association recently adopted a policy asking dentists to support the use of the human papillomavirus HPV vaccinations. According to an ADA press release, “There is incontrovertible evidence that this virus is responsible for the sharp uptick in oropharyngeal cancers, especially in younger patients and young adults,” said Paul Eleazer, D.D.S., immediate past […]
Many of us read or heard news reports recently about the ten year old Missouri boy, Xavier Cunningham, who fell from a tree house and was impaled by a metal meat skewer that was sticking out of the ground. The skewer penetrated his cheek and skull, just under the boy’s eye. Fortunately, the skewer missed […]
Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Talk with your doctor if you have any of the follwing risk factors for lip and oral cavity cancer.
Beauty, as they say, may be skin deep, but it’s the underlying structure of the maxillofacial region that provides the foundation for our appearance. While reconstructive surgery is sometimes portrayed as a vain pursuit, the results can provide tangible benefits to your life and health. Studies have shown many times that appearance has a significant […]
Computer technology increasingly shapes the way we live our lives. With the advent of 3D printing, it is also shaping medical devices and prosthetics, including tooth implants, crowns, and orthodontic appliances. Today, 3d printers are mostly being used in dental labs, replacing dental milling systems for crowns, dentures, implants, and guides. A recent report from […]
Pain or no pain, your wisdom teeth should be checked every year. If wisdom teeth come in properly and meet the right conditions, they are generally safe to keep. But left unchecked, they can put you at risk for gum disease, tooth decay, and damage to adjacent teeth. Some wisdom teeth grow in at such […]
