We care about the overall health of our patients! November is National Diabetes Awareness month; therefore, our blog is going to focus on raising awareness of diabetes and the connection to oral health. Our team is committed to excellence in dental care, and for our patients that do have diabetes, we have the experience and education in taking the extra... read more »

Today’s dental warning sign might just save your life if you pay attention to it. Sore spots in your mouth that won’t go away are more than just an inconvenience – they just might be the indicators of oral cancer. Sure, it’s common for people to bite their inner cheek due to stress or habit – or even while they... read more »

Preventing cavities in a child’s teeth is a constant battle for most parents, and it is true that ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’. The best way to prevent problems in your child’s teeth is to help them develop their own good habits of brushing and flossing daily. But in addition to that, teach them the... read more »

Did you know your teeth are the first indicator of age? Not only do your lower front teeth tend to shift forward with each birthday, but missing teeth can also make your cheeks look hollow, furthering the appearance of aging. Want to look younger, more healthy and vibrant? Start with your smile. Clean, white teeth are the least expensive way... read more »

If your holidays are typical, then you will be busy in these next few months! The sooner you contact us for your appointment, the more we can do for you to help you take advantage of your dental benefits plan. When you utilize your plan, you can be confident that you are taking excellent care of your teeth, and helping... read more »

We are focusing this month on the importance of Back To School exams for children. However, dental exams for the whole family are important from parents to great grandparents. One of the reasons a person may delay going to the dentist for a routine exam is the perceived expense. Our team is committed to helping our patients maintain healthy smiles,... read more »

Oral cancer is not hidden within the body in some hard to find location requiring an invasive examination, the majority of the time it is literally in plain view, right under your nose, and can be seen with the naked eye or felt with the fingers. In most cases, early, highly survivable stages are easily detected in a 3 to... read more »

Early detection is extremely important with any cancer diagnosis, and this is true for oral cancer. Oral cancer certainly can be life-threatening, but the earlier it is diagnosed, the chances for a patient’s survival increases. Currently, only around 60% of oral cancer patients will survive past the first five years after diagnosis, but 80-90% of oral cancer patients who are diagnosed... read more »

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and our team is participating in spreading the word about the importance of regular dental check-ups, as they often serve as early screenings for oral cancer. During your regular check-up and cleaning, our trained and experienced team will look for areas that may be in the early signs of oral cancer.  Though oral cancer... read more »