Approximately 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral and pharyngeal cancer, and during the same time period 10,000 Americans will die of oral cancer. Of those diagnosed with oral cancer, only about half will survive more than five years. Tobacco, alcohol use, and HPV infection are major risk factors for oral cancer, but many cases arise […]
A routine trip to the drug store to stock up on supplies can turn into an overwhelming experience if you do not have a specific product in mind. The dental aisle is rife with glitter and neon packaging, and the products promise to address problems that you did not even know could actually be an […]
It’s back to school season! Calculus is a hard type of tartar that is very difficult to remove at home, which is why it is important to see a dental hygienist at least twice a year. Start the school year off fresh and schedule a cleaning!
This patient wanted a simple way to better contour his teeth. Even though his teeth were already touching, his unique anatomy made it appear that he had a gap. Applying two composite restorations (“bonding”) addressed his concerns without a tremendous financial expense or time commitment.
We have a new addition to our smile gallery! The patient below was troubled by her fractured bonding that had been done many years ago. In order to address this cosmetic issue and her significantly worn dentition, eight porcelain veneers were completed. Porcelain veneers are very thin facings to the teeth that can lengthen, recontour, […]
Now that we are into the dog days of summer, I’ve gone through quite a few different lip products with SPF. SPF stands for “sun protection factor”, and it is a relative measure of how long a product will protect you from sun’s ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet rays cause damage to the outer layer of the […]
