April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. To celebrate, our dentist and team would like to provide some helpful information about oral cancer and encourage you to come in for an oral cancer screening. At our office, oral cancer screenings are performed during routine dental cleaning and exam appointments. What is oral cancer? Oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, inside... read more »

Decreased saliva production can do more than simply leave you with a dry feeling mouth. Indeed your saliva is responsible for several different oral functions. This includes lubricating food when chewing and swallowing, as well as adequately moistening your mouth when breathing and speaking. Over the course of your day, the healthy flow of saliva in your mouth also helps... read more »

The American Dental Association was formed to help keep consumers informed about the wide range of topics and products necessary to maintain good oral health. To aid in this worthy endeavor, the ADA offers a series of suggestions. This includes practicing a consistent daily oral hygiene routine, as well as visiting a dentist’s office every six months for a routine... read more »

Good oral health involves more than simply brushing and flossing to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Indeed, there are other oral health maladies that present significant complications for a large number of the American population. Research published by the American Dental Association found that each year one in 92 adults are diagnosed with some form of pharyngeal or oral cancer.... read more »