From hairstyles to tattoos to jewelry, today’s youth are making a fashion statement. But those that want to look cool with oral piercing may be looking to their dentists and physicians for help afterwards. Common symptoms after oral piercing include pain, swelling, infection, an increased flow of saliva and injuries to the gum tissue. If...Read More

It’s not news that the mouth is connected to the body. The mouth oftentimes is the location used to diagnose, make a prognosis, treat and intervene on a host of diseases. Oral health must be considered an important part of overall health but scientists are still studying how closely the two are connected. For example,...Read More

Mouth sores are annoying and painful. There are plenty of things that can cause them such as bacterial, viral or fungal infections. A loose orthodontic wire, a denture that doesn’t fit, or a sharp edge from a broken tooth or filling may also be the culprit. Mouth sores may be symptoms of a disease or...Read More

Natural rubber latex, derived from a milky substance found in rubber trees, it is a common ingredient found in many consumer products. Balloons, balls, rubber bands and shoes are a few products that contain latex. Many medical or dental supplies and devices, such as masks, gloves, syringes, catheters, dressings, tape and bandages are also fabricated...Read More

Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse off the root of the tooth in water if it’s dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket. If that isn’t possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk and get to...Read More

Lately, the news has been filled with frightening stories that link oral bacteria and oral disease to a variety of serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Actually it is not breaking news. Dentists have long known that there is a strong relationship between oral health and general health. For example, tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs not...Read More

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem. There is a very shallow v-shaped crevice called a sulcus between the tooth and gums. Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they...Read More

More than fifteen percent of adults suffer from chronic facial pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth, or even headaches and neck aches. Two joints and several jaw muscles make it possible to open and close the mouth. They...Read More