Where do Dental Implants come from?

March 1, 2017

Dental implants have a surprisingly rich and interesting history. Across centuries and throughout cultures around the world there is evidence of attempts at replacing missing teeth with various objects and materials. The oldest dental implants can be traced back to 2000 BC in China, where missing teeth were substituted with bamboo pegs. Fast forward a bit to around 1000 BC and you’ll find an ancient...
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Oral Health- A Mouth-Body Connection

January 24, 2018

You may have heard the saying that the eyes are the window to the soul, but did you know that the mouth is the window to overall health? When you think about health goals you may picture the gym and kale smoothies, but oral hygiene is just as important. By taking a look inside your mouth, your dentist can tell many things about your overall...
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Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

February 3, 2018

Bone grafting and dental implants typically go hand-in-hand, as the loss of a tooth can wear down the surrounding jawbone structure and a dental implant is a common procedure to replace lost teeth. As soon as a person loses a tooth, bone loss begins. In order to place a sturdy, reliable dental implant, a bone grafting procedure is often required in order to rebuild the...
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Smoking and Oral Cancer

December 2, 2017

Oral cancer is a cancer that develops within the mouth or oral cavity. But it doesn’t just affect the mouth, it can involve the lips, tongue, throat, salivary glands, pharynx, larynx and sinuses. There are many factors that can cause oral cancer, but smoking is one of the biggest lifestyle choices that can increase the risk of disease. The Mouth Cancer Foundation found that 90%...
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Oral Cancer

November 3, 2017

Oral cancer consists of any head and neck cancer (excluding brain cancers – which is its own category). The death rate of oral cancer is unfortunately very high because people find out about oral cancer too late. This is why it is important to practice regular self-examinations in order to be proactive and seek treatment early. 1. 450,000 new oral cancer cases are discovered worldwide...
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Why You Should Get Corrective Jaw Surgery

October 2, 2017

Jaw Surgery, also known as Orthognathic Surgery, is a corrective surgery which is performed in order to realign the structure of a jaw. This surgery can seem frightening and intense but is actually a very useful surgery, having many benefits which would result in the improvement of your lifestyle in a few different ways. Today we are going to discuss a few of the top...
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The Most Common Types of Bone Grafting

September 5, 2017

Bone grafting has become so common, most patients have encountered the term at least once before entering our office. But delving deeper into some of the additional types of bone grafting will give you a better appreciation of this amazing procedure. What is Bone Grafting? Bone grafting is the process of using natural or synthetic materials to encourage your body to grow new bone. Your...
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What You Should Know About Dental Implants

January 4, 2018

If you are looking for an alternative to dentures and would like to replace your missing teeth, dental implants may be for you. Dental implants are a popular long-term method for restoring your smile. Many people decide to get dental implants after they have experienced loss of teeth due to variety of reasons. Dental implants give you back your freedom from missing teeth. Who gets...
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How to Make Your Own Ice Cream

July 14, 2017

As you may or may not know, July is officially National Ice Cream Month! While it is fun to go and grab ice cream from your local shop down the street, it can be more fun and rewarding to make your own ice cream for you and your family to enjoy. Ice cream is also a great treat to enjoy after different types of oral...
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Are You At Risk For Oropharyngeal Cancer

July 10, 2017

Are You At Risk For Oropharyngeal Cancer? Early diagnosis can be a key component to giving you a fighting chance against the various types of head and neck cancer. There are many physical symptoms to look for when recognizing the signs of oral cancer aside from more commonly known warning signs such as a lump in the throat, mouth sores, and swelling of the jaw....
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