Oral Cancer Detection & Awareness April is Oral Cancer Awareness month and we here at Cosmetic Dentists of Houston are not only passionate about making sure we catch this disease in the earliest stages in our office but also in spreading the word! Most people do not even know that oral cancer exists, much less …
There are a lot of conditions out there – from depression to multiple sclerosis – that tend to be more common in women than in men. Oral cancer is one of the conditions that bucks this trend. Male smokers over 45 who drink excessively have a slew of risk factors that make them susceptible to …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] Health Question: Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe? Electronic cigarettes have been touted as the safer alternative to tobacco based smoking products, however, some people have raised the question, \”are electronic cigarettes safe?\” Here\’s the pitch: tobacco causes cancerous effects and a slew of other medical problems, why not remove it and \”inhale\” the pure …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] Oral Cancer Symptoms Oftentimes, oral cancer symptoms may be mistaken for other health problems, such as a toothache or a persistent cold. However, these factors may sometimes unknowingly be the beginning phases for oral cancer, making it ever so imperative to receive an oral cancer screening by your family dentist. Early detection is …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] HPV and Oral Cancer: The Deadly Link HPV and Oral Cancer have a longstanding relationship: one has been confirmed as a direct factor towards another. The human papillomavirus, or better known as HPV, plays a large factor in raising the risk of contracting oral cancer. HPV is contracted by having practicing unsafe oral sex, …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] April 2014 is Oral Cancer Awareness Month So, is there a difference between oral cancer and mouth cancer when it comes to the devastating results they produce? The answer is a swift no: oral cancer and mouth cancer are one in the same, and effects over 43,000 Americans annually. Mouth cancer incidents continue …
What Is Oil Pulling? Oil pulling has become something of a sensation over the past couple of years that has people raving about the results. Oil Pulling consists of swishing around a vegetable based oil of your choice in your mouth (the most popular choice has been organic coconut oil), and allowing the oil to collect …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] Even though oral cancers and periodontal disease both occur in the mouth, people didn’t always believe that a connection existed between the two. Not long ago, evidence came to light that shows that people with periodontal disease have an increased risk with oral cancer. Oral cancer has many causes, and there are different types that affect different …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] Do You Have Dry Mouth? In the medical world, dry mouth is known as Xerostomia. It’s caused by a number of different issues, but the common causes are: Dehydration Side effects from medicine Medical condition symptoms Nerve damage Smoking Though the causes are varied, the symptoms of dry mouth are always pretty clear. …
[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] Free Oral Cancer Screening Oral Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life At Cosmetic Dentists of Houston, we offer free oral cancer screenings to all of our patients. Our comprehensive wellness exams include complimentary oral cancer screenings using OralID – a state-of-the-art cancer screening device that can identify the first signs of oral cancer …
