According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, around 57,000 people are diagnosed with it every year. It leads to around 10,000 deaths annually, killing around one person per hour. And the survival rate of patients who are diagnosed with oral cancer after five years is only 50%. Keeping these figures in mind, it is vital to...
It is no secret that gum disease is prevalent in our society. In fact, according to the CDC it can be estimated that half of the adult population has some form of gum disease varying in degrees of severity. So what is gum disease and how do you know if you have it?
Have you had a case of sensitivity to one or more of your teeth when eating or drinking something cold? Are you noticing your smile is looking “long in the tooth”? You may be experiencing recession. Read on to find out what causes gum recession and how you can help to prevent it!
