[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] Oral Cancer Symptoms Oftentimes, oral cancer symptoms may be mistaken for other health problems, such as a toothache or a persistent cold. However, these factors may sometimes unknowingly be the beginning phases for oral cancer, making it ever so imperative to receive an oral cancer screening by your family dentist. Early detection is …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] HPV and Oral Cancer: The Deadly Link HPV and Oral Cancer have a longstanding relationship: one has been confirmed as a direct factor towards another. The human papillomavirus, or better known as HPV, plays a large factor in raising the risk of contracting oral cancer. HPV is contracted by having practicing unsafe oral sex, …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] April 2014 is Oral Cancer Awareness Month So, is there a difference between oral cancer and mouth cancer when it comes to the devastating results they produce? The answer is a swift no: oral cancer and mouth cancer are one in the same, and effects over 43,000 Americans annually. Mouth cancer incidents continue …
What Is Oil Pulling? Oil pulling has become something of a sensation over the past couple of years that has people raving about the results. Oil Pulling consists of swishing around a vegetable based oil of your choice in your mouth (the most popular choice has been organic coconut oil), and allowing the oil to collect …
World Oral Health Day 2014 With Cosmetic Dentists of Houston World Oral Health Day holds great significance with us here at Cosmetic Dentists of Houston. It allows us all to spread the word and become more aware about oral health and preventive care that leaves us, “Celebrating Healthy Smiles!” Anyone of any age can help spread …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Heart Disease Linked to Periodontal Disease by Inflammation Cancer use to be the leading killer of woman in America, but while we were concentrating on beating, curing and studying cancer, another disease developed into the number one killer of American woman. February is American Heart Month, and we want to raise awareness in American …
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Dental Problems and Solutions Dental problems are issues with your mouth, teeth, tongue or gums. Some can be treated easily and some need a more extensive treatment. Other dental problems cannot be treated, but can be managed. The ADA recommends brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing daily and a morning tongue scraping for overall better …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] The Rise in Female Dentists For a long time, dentistry has been a profession dominated by men. As a result of various professional initiatives and women’s movements, more and more women began joining the workforce in the 1970s. Over the past 40 years, the number of female dentists has been rising steadily. This …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] Even though oral cancers and periodontal disease both occur in the mouth, people didn’t always believe that a connection existed between the two. Not long ago, evidence came to light that shows that people with periodontal disease have an increased risk with oral cancer. Oral cancer has many causes, and there are different types that affect different …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] Broken Dental Crown! What Do I Do? Do you have a broken dental crown? The first thing you should is call your Houston dentist and schedule an appointment for as soon as possible. Ideally, you’ll be in the dentist’s chair at their Houston dental office within a day or two. It’s important that …
