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Thousands of people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. Sometimes early stages do not exhibit symptoms, so it is very important to get regular checkups to prevent bad consequences and get the treatment as soon as possible. If it is left untreated it can spread...

Dental EmergenciesAlthough dental injuries and dental emergencies are often distressing, they are also extremely common.  Approximately one-third of people will experience some type of dental trauma, and more have experienced a dental emergency. Detailed below are...

Causes  Infants and young children often have tooth decay in their front teeth, which is called baby bottle tooth decay. It usually occurs when children drink a lot of sweetened fluids or natural sugars (such as milk or fruit juices)  from their bottle. Bacteria in...

On October 29th, 2016, the Los Angeles Dental Society installed the youngest president in the 81-year history. Dr. Michele Frawley is a graduate of both Loyola Marymount University and UCLA and comes from a family dedicated to Dentistry. At her installation, her...

If you have diabetes, the number one thing you can do for your oral health is keeping your blood glucose levels as normal as possible. Here’s why: When your blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, you’re more likely to develop gum disease and lose teeth than...

Oral systemic health is the connection between oral health and overall health. Countless studies have demonstrated a link between poor oral health and systemic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, dementia, rheumatoid arthritis, and even pregnancy...

Rotten teeth affect millions of men, women, and children the world over. People become susceptible to the factors causing rotting teeth virtually the moment that their first baby teeth appear. And while the primary cause of rotting teeth is as complex as it is...

If you have a chipped tooth, you’re not alone! In fact, chipped teeth are the most common dental injury today. But don’t let that little-known fact fool you into ignoring a chipped tooth; any type of dental trauma deserves immediate attention. A small chip may not...

Take a look at your gums. Do they look like they’re receding or do they feel extra sensitive lately? If yes, it’s time to come in for a visit. Receding gums are a sign of two things: gum disease or overly aggressive brushing. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to...