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Oral Cancer Exam

An oral cancer exam is important and should be a part of your regular dental exam. Early detection of oral cancer is key to providing an optimal treatment. According to the National Cancer Institute, the percent of patients surviving 5 years is 64.8% (https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/oralcav.html). This percentage may significantly increase with early detection. An oral cancer exam […]

Oral Cancers Part 1

There are many types of oral cancers that occur inside the mouth: those originating from salivary glands, lymphoid tissues, the tonsils, the pigment-producing cells, and those originating from the tissues that line the mouth (squamous cell carcinoma). According to the National Cancer Institute, the percent of patients surviving 5 years is 64.8% (https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/oralcav.html). The key […]

Bleeding Gums

Do you have bleeding gums? During your initial, and subsequent annual dental exams, your dentist may be measuring your bleeding gums and read out your numbers. Why? This is used to determine your gum tissue health and that of the underlying supporting bone. A 1-3mm space (or “pocket”) is normal; a 3-5mm pocket indicates there […]

The Science Behind Your Toothache

You might be wondering why your toothache is worse at night when you are trying to sleep. Although there are many types of toothaches, the irreversible toothache is the one that is common to disrupt your sleep at night. It is irreversible because the nerve has been inflamed beyond repair. This is different than […]

Dental Implant Surgical Guides and Stents: What are they and why are they used?

Dental implant surgical guides and stents are used to position dental implants (root form); to ensure that the implant is placed in the most ideal location, angulation and depth into the bone. They are usually made out of clear acrylic and fit over your existing teeth and or pink gum tissue. A surgical guide […]

Dental Bridge Options for Your Missing Teeth

A dental bridge may serve many purposes—they replace teeth that are lost, they prevent the migration of teeth into the “empty space,” and they improve chewing efficiency. Despite the varieties of dental bridges available, there are common engineering principals that apply. The “abutments” (the “pillars” at each end) must be in solid bone or foundation, […]

Dental implants: who do I choose to place mine?

It seems that almost every dentist claims to place dental implants. With so many choices, patients are often lost as to whom they should. As the old saying goes, “Buyer Beware!” Not all dentists are the same. Some are family general dentists, while others have gone through addition training and residency at an accredited dental […]

Dental Reconstruction by a Prosthodontist Due to Trauma

Trauma to the head, whether it’s from a sports related injury, an automobile accident, or any unexpected event (such a fight or fall), may lead to a loss of tooth structure, several teeth, or even the underlying foundation of bone. Dental reconstruction of these cases proves to be the most difficult. Great care, by […]

TMJ; What can happen when you lose your teeth? Part 2

In additional to a change in facial dimensional proportion and shape, the loss of one or multiple teeth can cause jaw joint dysfunction (TMJ disorders). The musculature, ligaments, and cartilage around your left and right TMJ’s work in tandem to create a harmonious gliding and sliding motion. However, when your bite is skewed due to […]

Tooth Loss: What can happen if you lose your teeth? Part 1

When your tooth is lost due to decay, gum disease, or other reasons, the adjacent teeth can start to migrate into that space. Furthermore the opposing teeth can drift into that space also. Soon enough, your teeth become miss-aligned and you have biting issues, leading to headaches or worse. When multiple back teeth are lost […]