Picture perfect days call for outdoor time. Time to slap on the sunscreen! Once you grease down, your skin is ready to enjoy one-on-one time with the sun. But aren’t you forgetting something? (Hint: It’s not your back). … [Read more...]
Seal Your Summer with a Smile
The summer is winding down, so it’s time to get out and make the most of what Virginia has to offer! Take a break from your busy life and soak up the summer sun. Why not take advantage of one of Virginia’s abundant beaches? … [Read more...]
It’s OK to Smoke – April Fools!
If you still smoke or use tobacco, the joke’s on you. Tobacco is not only bad for your overall health – it puts your dental health in jeopardy too. Statistics don’t lie. About 1 in every 5 deaths is linked to tobacco use, according to the Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]
Confronting the Enemy: Oral Cancer
Did you know that every year more than 36,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with oral cancer? The National Cancer Institute reports that, in 2013, 7,890 people died due to cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx. The figures imply that many of us are still not health … [Read more...]
An Oral Cancer Diagnosis – Now What?
Are you one of the 42,000 Americans who will be diagnosed with oral or throat cancer this year? That’s about 100 new individuals a day in the U.S. alone, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. But when cancer is detected early, the survival rate can be as high as … [Read more...]
