Mouth sores can be very annoying and painful and can have many causes. The causes can range from infections – bacterial, viral or fungal – to a loose orthodontic wire or a denture that doesn’t fit or a sharp edge from a broken tooth or filling. But mouth sores may be symptoms of an underlying...Read More

Though many of us say we brush our teeth regularly, you get the best results by making sure you brush properly. Here are the steps you should follow: First, place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gums. Then, move the brush back and forth gently in short (tooth-wide) strokes. Brush the outer tooth...Read More

Dr. Oz talks about the seriousness of Oral Cancer, and what to look for. Click on the link to see a short video on the risks, and how to give yourself an oral cancer check. 1 person every day dies of oral cancer, and there is a new epidemic of HPV related oral cancer incidences....Read More

Once you start wearing dentures, your oral health and hygiene routine is not over. Dentures should be taken care of just like real teeth. When you take your dentures out, you should brush your gums, tongue, and the roof of your mouth with a soft-bristled toothbrush. You should rinse the dentures well with water and...Read More

Close to 37,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. The 5 year overall survival rate for oral cancer is 52%, but when discovered early, it increases to 80-90% The death rate associated with this...Read More

For those of you who tend to “neglect” flossing (yes, I’m talking to you), there is an easy to use, and effective alternative to string floss with the Waterpik Water Flosser. Seventy percent of the population currently does not use floss, and those that claim they do, aren’t very effective with it. Patients who use...Read More

Many denture wearers use denture adhesives to keep the suction of their dentures. Recently, many zinc containing adhesive products from companies like Fixodent and Poligrip have been under scrutiny due to the health risks caused by the long term build up of zinc in the body. GlaxoSmithKline the makers of Poligrip have even stopped manufacturing...Read More

I found this on the Warlingham Green Dental Clinic Blog, and I think it makes a very clear point: Want to know how to save money at the dentist? – See a hygienist! It is as simple as that. Hygienists are super at detecting early dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. We...Read More

I have added links to my favorite dental websites to the right column of my blog. Dental Health Online, and Got Teeth?  Are two good patient resources for commonly asked questions, dental problems, and general oral health related issues. Dental iQ and the Inci-dental blog are geared more for the dental professionals, and contain good...Read More

I read an article today by Dr. Michael F. Roizen, M.D., author of Real Age: Are You as Young as You Can Be, that said flossing your teeth regularly can make your “real age” look as much as 6.4 years younger. Forget expensive plastic surgery, floss your way to a younger look!Read More