What Effect Does Smoking Have on My Teeth?

4 Minute Read:  It is well-documented that smoking poses risks to your overall health, with one of — if not the most — significant being cancer. Often, a lot of people only associate smoking with lung cancer (since it is so commonly discussed); however, smoking also leads to a variety of mouth and throat cancers […]

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Do I Need an Oral Cancer Screening?

2 Minute Read:  Many people forget that a trip to the dentist isn’t just an opportunity to get your teeth cleaned. It is also a time for an oral cancer screening. What Is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is a type of cancer that grows around the mouth or throat. It usually appears as a sore […]

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Detecting Oral Cancer

April is “Oral Cancer Awareness Month” and a few days ago I came across a article in The Costco Connection April, 2017  (page 79) written by Joana Breckner that I would like to pass on and encourage you to read. The article truly brings to our attention how important annual comprehensive oral cancer screening is […]

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April: Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Since Dr. Fiss first introduced the FDA-approved VELscope® Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System into his practice in 2009, he has been able to provide the community with free oral cancer screenings during the entire month of April. Oral cancer is a devastating disease, and early detection is key in combating this illness to increase the […]

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Your Oral Health As You Age

Your oral health is important at any age. Not properly taking care of your teeth when you are young can have disastrous effects as you age. While cavity prevention is the main focus of your oral health when you are young, this focus can shift as you age. Even patients with good oral health when […]

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