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Oral Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
We’re taking advantage of November being Mouth Cancer Action Month to provide our patients with information about this insidious disease. Mouth cancer, also called oral cancer, affects all parts of the mouth, including the cheeks, gums, lips, salivary glands, and tongue, and usually appears without warning. Unfortunately, by the time you notice it, it will have spread. For this reason,…
Continue readingIt’s October Again! Time to Celebrate Another Dental Hygiene Month
If you’re like most people, October means costumes, candy, pumpkins, and haunted houses. If you’re a dental professional like us at Oceans Dental Group, it also means dental hygiene. With the return of another October comes the return of another National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month, and we’re here to help you celebrate. As you read through this primer on the occasion,…
Continue readingSeptember Is Gum Care Awareness Month
That makes it the perfect time for a reminder about the importance of caring for your gums and how best to do it. Proper oral care is the number one way to prevent gum disease. Gum disease can cause increasing and widespread harm throughout your mouth and body the longer it goes untreated. Gum disease won’t go away on it’s…
Continue readingInviting Basic Dental Care in Palm Coast
If your dentist asked you how seriously you take your oral hygiene, what would you say? The truth is that many people don’t put much thought into basic dental care. Some think that simply brushing their teeth and visiting their Palm Coast dentists is enough to keep their mouths happy. In truth, there’s a lot more to a dental care routine…
Continue readingUnderstanding Sensitive Teeth
Many people suffer from the pain and inconvenience of sensitive teeth when they consume acidic foods or icy beverages. Some are adversely affected by cold air and sweets. Even routine activities like your oral hygiene regimen can cause distress. The pain can be excruciating, and the inconvenience can be frustrating, but sensitive teeth should not be a permanent condition. When…
Continue readingCavity Prevention Advice for Everyone
Do you sometimes feel a little lazy and decide to skip out on routinely caring for your dental health? While you may not feel like it’s a big deal, regularly skipping essential dental hygiene habits can have serious repercussions on your oral and overall physical wellness. Cavities and tooth decay can make it more likely that you develop serious illnesses…
Continue readingReasons and Remedies for Tooth Discoloration
Are dull, discolored teeth detracting from your smile? Do you wish you had a bright, beautiful smile to show the world? Well, stained and discolored teeth could be a thing of the past for you, depending on what has caused your stains. Stained teeth don’t have to be permanent, especially with the variety of whitening options available to patients today.…
Continue readingWhy Flossing Is a Must, Not a Maybe
According to the CDC, only a little over 30 percent of us floss every day. About the same amount of people never floss at all. This survey surprises most dentists as flossing only takes a few minutes a day and the benefits are numerous. In three minutes or less, you can derive important benefits for your teeth, gums and overall…
Continue readingCauses of Bleeding Gums and Gum Disease
Can You Tell Me About Gum Disease? Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) is an incredibly harmful array of conditions that can lead to losing your teeth. It can also cause a number of complications with your overall health. Some of these complications are dangerous and life threatening. In order to combat this disease, it’s best that you become as…
Continue readingThe Benefits of Proper Teeth Brushing
Most people learned to brush their teeth in early childhood and have not thought much about this process since then. In fact, brushing your teeth properly is one of the best things you can do to protect your teeth and gums from serious issues. Understanding how to brush can help you to remove more of the materials that can cause…
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