April is oral cancer awareness month and serves as a reminder of the importance of routine oral cancer screenings in order to increase the likelihood of early detection and chances of long term survival.
The use of cannabis for purposes other than recreational ones has become more common in recent years, emerging as a medicinal treatment to relieve pain, anxiety, and depression among others.
While it is understood that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system, the virus can severely impact every part of the body and increase the risk for developing oral health problems.
Roughly 10 million people in the United States suffer from at least one TMJ disorder. There are multiple factors that can cause TMD such as stress, trauma, clenching or grinding habits, chewing hard foods.
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends children should receive an orthodontic consultation at the age of 7. Now with multiple options for orthodontic treatment, it can feel overwhelming to find the best treatment for your teen.
Creating a dental routine from an early age (since the eruption of the first tooth) will help children keep up with good habits, and teach them lifelong tips for a healthy smile.
Cold weather is known for drying out your skin, but the dropping temperatures can also increase your risk for dental problems. These problems exist year-round, but dentists ask their patients to be mindful of dental maintenance around colder months.
Fears of COVID-19 transmission have kept patients away from the dentist’s chair, and it’s only recently that dentists are discovering the pandemic’s significant impact on our oral health.
Oral hygiene and regular dental visits are key in tracking general health and well-being. The connection between overall health and oral health is currently being examined and researched by health professionals in relation to COVID-19.
