You are probably wondering if gum disease can increase risk of oral cancer if you have ever been diagnosed with periodontal disease. Studies have shown that if your immune system is compromised or weak then your chance of developing oral cancer is higher than someone with a stronger immune system. Gum disease is more common [...]
The Real Cost is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help reduce teenage smoking. 9 out of 10 high school students don't currently smoke, and those numbers are fantastic, but we need to reduce that figure even further. This new commercial is targeted at a younger audience who are [...]
We spend a lot of our time focused on how we should keep our mouths healthy for many reasons. Most of them are for the sake of our mouths alone. Flossing, brushing, healthy eating and drinking habits, and so on, are all so that our teeth are strong and attractive. After all, our teeth are [...]
The mouth can become very sensitive, especially if good dental hygiene practices are not being followed. If you find that your gums are bleeding after normal cleaning or flossing, there is definitely a problem. Do not ignore this symptom, because it’s not normal. In fact, it’s a sign that you may have developed, or are [...]