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Oral Cancer Screening
Although oral cancer may not get as much attention as some more widely-known types of cancer, that doesn't mean it's any less deadly...
Oral Diagnosis and Biopsies
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Some Oral Diseases To Look For
Oral cancer is perhaps the most significant disease to look for in an examination — both because it can be life-threatening, and because early detection is proven to increase the survival rate...
Aging & Dental Health
... Oral cancer is a concern at any age, but it's 7 times more likely to show up in a person over 65 — and it causes more deaths in older Americans than skin cancer does...
Nutrition & Oral Health
...Studies have consistently found that a high intake of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk for oral cancer — as well as other types of cancer...
Oral Cancer
...This is particularly true of oral cancer, which is very treatable if caught early...
Laser Dentistry
...Lasers can also help locate dental calculus (tartar) beneath the surface of the gums, and can even aid in the detection of oral cancer in its early stages, accurately showing where healthy tissue ends and diseased tissue begins...
Cosmetic & General Dentistry
...These procedures include:
Cleanings & Oral Exams, to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and catch early signs of dental disease
Cosmetic Bonding, to repair small chips or cracks
Crowns & Bridgework, to replace large amounts of lost tooth structure and/or missing teeth
Dental Implants, for the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today
Extractions, to remove unhealthy teeth that cannot be saved
Fillings, to restore decayed teeth
Inlays & Onlays, to fill teeth with larger cavities
Invisalign Clear Aligners, for highly discreet orthodontic treatment
Oral Cancer Screenings, to detect a dangerous disease that can be cured if caught early
Orthodontic Treatment, to move teeth into the right position
Porcelain Veneers, for repairing larger chips and cracks, and reshaping teeth
Removable Dentures, to help you smile again
Root Canal Treatment, to rescue diseased teeth
Sealants, to help prevent cavities
Teeth Whitening, to brighten a faded or discolored smile
TMD Treatment, for pain in the jaw area that can interfere with biting and chewing
Tooth-Colored Fillings, for a completely natural, healthy look
Tooth Decay Prevention, so you keep your natural teeth as long as possible
When to Visit the Dentist
Many people only go to the dentist when something is wrong...
Oral Health
...Good oral health means a mouth that's free of disease - which can range all the way from mild gingivitis (gum inflammation) to oral cancer; a bite that functions well enough for you to eat without pain and get ample nutrition; and a smile that lets you express your happiest emotions with confidence...
Oral Hygiene
...Whether smoked or smokeless, tobacco use greatly increases your risk of oral cancer, gum disease, and tooth decay (not to mention heart disease and lung cancer… but you already knew that)...
Oral Surgery
...When a suspicious oral lesion is found, a biopsy is often used to detect or rule out oral cancer — a disease that is treatable if caught early...