Oral cancer often occurs on the tongue, gums, floor of the mouth, and tonsils. Oropharyngeal cancer affects the oropharynx, or the throat in the back of the mouth. Risk Factors: Smoking and tobacco use are the major risk factors of oral cancer. The combination of heavy alcohol consumption with tobacco use makes the development of […]
This is a testimonial from Nick H. of Geneva, Illinois. Thank you for the kind words, Nick! It was our pleasure to have you and your son visit us. We love kids! “During our son, Hank’s, first dental cleaning, Dr. Mardi found a few cavities that needed to be filled. Over a series of three […]
Friday, February 5th marks a campaign from the American Heart Association to promote the awareness of heart disease in women. Rifle through your closet until you see Red and then show your support!
“Floss more often.” We say it all the time, but only because we know that folks don’t floss regularly. Flossing keeps your gums healthy and healthy gums can protect you against gingivitis and even heart disease. Those are two really good reasons to take the time to floss every day. So wrap a string (floss) […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Think Pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; every October marks a renewed national campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Most of us know someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. It may be a co-worker, a friend, a family member, or themselves. 1 in […]
All this year, in 2015, you have accumulated dollars in the form of a spending account or paid deductibles. All that cash will evaporate in a few short months. Call us now to schedule your appointment so we can get you in before the year-end. Remember, if you don’t use those dollars, you lose them; […]
Valet Magazine reports on its website that according to a recent study commissioned by Match.com, good teeth are what women “judge men on most” when first considering a romantic relationship, while independent research firm Kelton Research “found that 58% of a study’s participants were more likely to be hired and 53% received larger salary offers […]
Summer is the time to be outside playing hard! When you put on those pads, don that helmet or lace up those blades, remember to protect your teeth. Mouthguards aren’t as big and bulky as they once were; check out this brief video: Click to Watch
In the past we’ve talked to our patients about the adverse effects of soda on teeth. Here is a great article and info-graphic about how soda affects the entire body.
This month we’re spreading the word to remind both children and adults: as you suit up for outdoor activities this spring, don’t forget to protect your face and head. Spring often brings a flood of patients suffering with head, mouth and facial injuries resulting from sports-related accidents to doctors’ offices and emergency rooms. Many oral […]
