Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should…
Oral cancer screenings
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Talk to your dentist There’s something about having understanding on anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more confident handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry an unknown topic, maybe you can educate yourself by asking your dentist lots of questions. Find a dentist willing to listen to your fearful thoughts…
What You Need to Know about Oral Cancer
During routine dental examinations, The Addison Dentist always checks for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Cancer, in general, remains as serious and scary as it ever was. Yet many people don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer in Addison
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer in Addison refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Addison dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year. Consider…
Oral Cancer Screening in Addison TX
When it comes to oral cancer survival rates, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. They mean a lot to us at The Addison Dentist, where the oral cancer screenings we provide can save your life. Here’s what those numbers mean: 40% of those who receive a late-stage oral cancer diagnosis die within five years.…
