What Causes Oral Cancer, and How Are You Screened for It?
Oral cancer includes cancer of the tongue, lips, neck, back of the throat, and soft tissues of the mouth. Like all cancers, oral cancer is …
Foods to Eat After Wisdom Tooth Removal
Getting your wisdom teeth removed requires eating softer foods for at least the first few days while your mouth is healing [1]. Eating soft foods can help …
Bacteria in Your Mouth: It’s Not Always a Bad Thing!
Did you know your mouth has over 700 species of microbes, which can include bacteria and fungus? Everyone has both good and bad bacteria in …
Should You Pull Your Child’s Loose Tooth?
Your child’s baby teeth will eventually become loose and fall out, leaving room for the permanent teeth to erupt through the gum tissue. Children typically …
These 5 Foods Are Good for Your Oral Health
Dentists and patients alike are becoming increasingly aware of just how important diet is for oral health. What you eat not only provides your teeth …
Treating Your Gum Disease at Home
Gum disease is unfortunately common, with nearly half of all adults in the United States having some form of gum disease [1]. Catching gum disease …