[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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[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] Do You Have Dry Mouth? In the medical world, dry mouth is known as Xerostomia. It’s caused by a number of different issues, but the common causes are: Dehydration Side effects from medicine Medical condition symptoms Nerve damage Smoking Though the causes are varied, the symptoms of dry mouth are always pretty clear. …
Dental Health for a New Year 2013 is coming to a close, and people are starting to gather their thoughts for the new year. Hopefully one of your New Year’s resolutions is to improve your dental health! Be sure to set regular appointments with your Houston dentist so that we can do your annual oral …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dental Health and how Candy Affects it You’ve heard all your life (from your dentist, your doctor, your parents… pretty much everyone) that candy is bad for your teeth. Eating too much candy can result in “rotting” your teeth, but what does that really mean and how can something that tastes so good be so …
Dental Health in the Holidays Another holiday is right around the corner, but keep in mind your dental health! With every holiday, comes to the sweet temptation of indulging (or maybe overindulging) in sweets. They’re practically everywhere: at home, in the office, spread out at holiday parties, and pretty much anywhere else you can think …
