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November: National Mouth Cancer Awareness Month
November is Mouth Cancer Awareness month, a national dental holiday dedicated to education involving oral cancer.
According to the Mouth Cancer Foundation, over 650,000 people (about half the population of Hawaii) are affected each year by the disease. Men are twice as likely to suffer from this cancer, and the tongue and tonsils are the most common places the cancer grows. Because awareness about mouth cancers is often low, most patients don’t know what […]
Cringy-Good Halloween Dentist Jokes!
Like it or not, Halloween has arrived, once again! Why not get in the holiday spirit with some good (okay, that might be a stretch) dental jokes. ENJOY.
Q: Why did the vampire go to the orthodontist?
A: He needed a new bite!
Q: What kind of toothpaste do vampires buy?
A: Ultra-Bite
Q: How are vampires like false teeth?
A: They both […]
Halloween Candy Season | Watch Those Crowns!
Don’t get spooked this Halloween with an emergency visit to the dentist! Now listen. We don’t expect ya’ll to skip the Halloween treats altogether, but there are some reasonable ways to avoid an unwanted dental bill and the extra pain associated with a cracked tooth or filling.
Although dental fillings, sealants and crowns are tough enough to withstand cavities, they aren’t indestructible. They can become loose if taffy, caramel, jawbreakers, or popcorn kernels get stuck in […]
How Oral Health Affects the Rest of Your Body
What does oral health have to do with the rest of my body? Aren’t they totally unrelated?
Oddly, no. Poor oral health can greatly increase the risk of all sorts of ailments: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, digestive issues and even a shortened life span. The most current research even shows connections between oral health and brain activity, such as dementia. According to the World Health Organization report done in 2022, “Severe periodontal disease—chronic inflammation of and […]
Our Dentist Office Cleaning Standards
If you are disgusted by the thought of germs or bacteria filled mouths, going to the dentist might be a trip to dread. It’s a fair concern, so let’s address those lingering fears. Rest assured, instruments and equipment must undergo rigorous sterilization procedures. In fact, some dental tools are for single use only and get tossed after one procedure. For the non-disposable items like mouth mirrors, drills, forceps and scalers, special machines called auto claves(steam […]
The Genius Behind Floss
Most of us have never been more grateful for dental floss than after a family BBQ that involves corn on the cob. Who was the genius that thought it was a good idea to stick a piece of wax between teeth to dislodge trapped food?
Believably, humans have been using tools and strings and fingernails, surely, to get rid of unwanted food in their teeth for hundreds of years. But thank goodness for Levi Parmly, who […]