Chewing tobacco, spit tobacco, snuff, pinch, dip. Some even optimistically call it smokeless tobacco is BAD for your health. Whatever you call it, you can be sure that chew is the last thing you should do! So, let’s take a look at why it is so harmful. Chewing tobacco causes … [Read more...]
Oral Cancer: Is Your Teen at Risk?
April is National Cancer Control Month. If you suspect your teen is smoking or using smokeless tobacco, you might want to take time to educate him or her about the risk for oral cancer. Oral cancers occur in the head and neck area and include mouth, tongue, tonsils and throat … [Read more...]
Top Health Risks Affecting Americans’ Oral Health
Do you ever have those days when you feel like a well-oiled machine—healthy and moving at your best possible speed? And then there are the days when one part feels less than optimal, even halting to a painful grind. It’s true: Your body is a connected machine, and when it … [Read more...]
Don’t Take A Spring Break From Your Oral Health Routine
Ah Spring Break! Those glorious days of beach parties, cliff diving, dancing, freedom from prying eyes, and endless fun! Even the reclusive Emily Dickinson had to say “a little madness in the spring is wholesome even for the King.” Spring break is almost here and I bet your … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Immune System as Cold and Flu Season Approaches
Cold and flu season is fast approaching. Take time to protect yourself and your dental health. Dentists and staff are careful to protect themselves and their patients from the spread of disease during visits to the dental office. Both the Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]
