April is “National Oral Cancer Awareness Month.” Worldwide, the sixth most common cancers are oral cancers. In the U.S. an estimated 91,200 people are living with oral cancer. Nearly 37,000 people are diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer annually. Oral cancer kills 1 person every hour, 24 hours each day. Annually, an estimated 8,000 deaths [...]
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Experts have stated that people should see their dentist at least twice a year for a professional cleaning and checkup. That is certainly not something that you want to neglect. Regular checkups can help detect cavities and other common dental problems. Most root canals and extractions could have been prevented if people would see their [...]
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Dr. Cobb, with his 25 years of practice, takes a holistic approach with his patients and looks at their entire system instead of just looking at their teeth. He understands occlusal disease, which is an imbalance of the jaws, teeth, muscles and joints. It is imperative that this system work in harmony to prevent temporomandibular [...]
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Symptoms of periodontal disease, or gum disease, include swollen, red, sore and bleeding gums that often happens while brushing or flossing. It affects 75% of American adults according to The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Gum disease not only affects the gums, but can lead to gingivitis which can cause receding gums and even tooth [...]
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