Congratulations!  You or someone you love might have just received the exciting news of pregnancy! There is so much to plan and to prepare for the new bundle of joy, but do not forget about the dental care of the mother.  With all the changing hormones that occur during pregnancy it can cause some dental issues to worsen. Often mothers-to-be... read more »

There are simple things you can do daily to help deter the onset of dementia, like keeping your mind active with crossword or other puzzles, or drinking green tea. Yet, did you know that the health of your teeth and gums can help predict dementia? Research conducted at the University of Southern California found that having periodontal disease before the... read more »

Do you usually have a dry mouth or bad breath?  What about cracked lips, the skin splitting at the corners of your mouth or a frequent sore throat?  If you answered “yes,” you may suffer from xerostomia, a condition caused by a lack of saliva. Commonly known as “dry mouth,” it makes swallowing, speaking and occasionally tasting food more difficult.... read more »

Oral cancer is generally thought to be deadlier than other cancers, because it Oral cancer is generally thought to be deadlier than other cancers, because it has a tendency to be found in its late stages. Early detection is the key to a complete cure, and prevention is certainly possible. Research shows there are at least two distinct origins of... read more »