Oral cancer affects over 50,000 people in the United States each year, and nearly 10,000 of these patients die. Oral cancer is one of many types of cancer grouped within head and neck cancers. It can occur anywhere related to the mouth cavity, including lips, tongue, gums, the inner cheeks, and roof or floor of the mouth. Signs and symptoms of oral cancer may include: A growth inside the mouth A sore on the lip or in the mouth that[…] Read More
Getting dental implants is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Whether to replace damaged or missing teeth or enhance your smile, dental implants will improve your quality of life. Patients are understandably concerned about what to expect after their implant procedure. Although your oral surgeon will discuss the process with you, following are the most common questions we get about post-procedure care. Can I Drive Myself Home? We do not recommend that you drive yourself home. The[…] Read More
A beautiful, healthy smile can boost your confidence. When you lose your teeth from disease, accident, or other calamity, it can have a significant impact on your self-confidence and outward perception of yourself. Fortunately, this is not a condition that you have to endure for your entire life. One easy option to repair that smile is through dental implants. They operate as effectively as your original teeth and will have you out and about with a smile on your face.[…] Read More
Speech problems can arise from different conditions. When they are due to a malocclusion or misalignment of teeth or premature tooth loss, they can often be improved or corrected with braces to realign the teeth. Other conditions that can cause speech problems involve bones and cannot be corrected using braces alone. Some conditions involving bones that cause speech problems include: Cleft palate and/or cleft lip. These are birth defects in which the palate and/or lip do not completely develop in[…] Read More
Many people wake up coughing or gagging for air. Someone’s partner may have mentioned the person’s snoring is keeping them up at night. If someone finds it hard to get a good night’s sleep and wakes up feeling tired, they may have a condition called sleep apnea. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep apnea affects 18 million adults in the United States. Not only is sleep apnea disruptive, but also it can pose a serious health risk to those[…] Read More
