If you have a missing tooth or an upcoming tooth extraction, it’s a good idea to understand your two primary options for replacing the tooth. Both dental bridges and dental implants can work wonders to restore your smile and there’s a whole range of reasons, besides cosmetic ones, as to…
Dental implants are designed to remain fixed in your mouth. However, in some cases an implant becomes loose or falls out. This article will discuss what you can do take care of your implants and what to do if one comes loose. How to Care for Your Implants Your dental…
Cancer in throat is when abnormal cells multiply and form tumors in your voice box, vocal cords, and other parts of the throat. There are two main types: pharyngeal and laryngeal. Pharyngeal cancer is when the cancerous cells start growing in your actual throat, or pharynx, which is the tube…
With each passing year, millions of Americans succumb to the awful disease that is cancer. A commonly forgotten type of cancer is gum cancer. However, with tens of thousands of cases annually, oral cancer should not be taken lightly. Today, we’re going to take a comprehensive look into all the…
During routine dental examinations, you may have noticed that your dentist has you stick out your tongue. The dentist grasps it with a gauze and examines it carefully, both visually and by palpation. It’s not a comfortable procedure. Do you wonder why this happens so often? Tongue cancer is not…
Though not terribly common, lip cancer has the potential to cause serious health and aesthetic issues for stricken individuals and, if left untreated, has the potential to spread and cause life-threatening health problems. Cancer On Lip Defined Cancer of the lip is medically classified as an oral cavity cancer that…
A mouth injury is any type of problem that affects the inside of your mouth, including your gums and teeth. There are a long list of issues that can occur and worsen if they are not addressed appropriately. It’s never a good idea to ignore a dental issue, even if…
Here are several food items that typically get stuck in your mouth: Bread This is one of the worst things when it comes to getting stuck to the root of your mouth and in between your teeth. Even though bread can be very delicious, it is not good for your…
Anyone who’s ever had a toothache knows that “no fun” is an understatement. Toothache is characterized by severe pain or pressure in the tooth or jaw. It sometimes manifests in response to food that’s hot or cold, in which case the pain may survive the stimulus for up to 15…
What most people know about having a tooth abscess is that it can be extremely painful. This is because a bacterial infection has caused a pocket of pus to form at the end of the tooth root. An abscess is something that can affect anyone, regardless of age, and it…
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