Check Your Mouth SAVE You Life
The Canadian Cancer Society statistics for 2017 estimated the percent distribution of oral cancer cases to be 9th overall for males and 14th for females. The lifetime probability of developing oral cancer was estimated at 1 in 68 for males and 1 in 136 for females. The Check Your Mouth™ campaign features an interactive website […]
WHY DO I NEED MAINTENANCE THERAPY?
Periodontal Disease can easily recur. The bacteria which cause periodontal disease are always present in your mouth, and are constantly attacking the teeth and gums. Continual maintenance is an absolute necessity to insure that periodontal problems do not begin again, There is scientific evidence that the most important aspect of periodontal treatment is the MAINTENANCE […]
Oral-Systemic Health
Fact: bacterial conditions in the mouth can adversely affect the entire body. New information about this “oral-systemic link” is changing the way dentists, dental hygienist, doctors and patients view oral health. We know now that oral infections have a role in heart disease and stroke, diabetes, respiratory illness and pregnancy outcomes. Physicians and dental providers […]
