E-Cigarettes & Your Oral Health

We are all very aware of the numerous dangers associated with smoking cigarettes and throughout our dental website you will find caution for numerous reasons admonishing you to abstain from smoking cigarettes. For these reasons and many more, electronic cigarettes are...

Oral Cancer Risks & Symptoms

Oral cancer is cancer (abnormal cell growth) that forms in tissues of the oral cavity.  Most oral cancers begin in the lining of the lips or mouth where cells are thin and flat. Risk factors: Smoking and smokeless tobacco Marijuana use Excessive use of alcohol Having...

The Link Between Posture And Oral Health

Some seemingly unrelated things are often connected which is a big reason we hear so much emphasis on holistic medicine.  We’ve discussed how a persistent headache could be linked to tooth decay when it has reached the point of needing immediate attention.   If you...

What is TMJ?

TMJ stands for temporomandibular (pronounced tem-puh-roe-mun-DIB-u-lur) joint.  It is the hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull.  When someone has a TMJ disorder (TMD), they will often experience pain in their jaw and with the muscles that control jaw...

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is an artificial root for a replacement tooth or bridge.  It is placed in the jaw to hold the tooth or bridge in place.  They are an option for people who have lost teeth through an accident or injury or because of periodontal disease. There are two...

Smoking and Root Canals

This year marks 50 years since the famous Surgeon General report telling us that smoking is bad for our health.  Yet still today 18% of adults over the age of 18 smoke cigarettes.  And each day, more than 3,200 persons younger than 18 years of age smoke their first...