Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe?

[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 […]

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Oral Cancer Symptoms

[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

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HPV and Oral Cancer

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, as well

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Oral Cancer Screening in Houston: Signs, Risk Factors and Why Early Detection Matters

Oral cancer is often painless early on. Learn the warning signs, who is at risk (including non-smokers), what a screening involves and how to get a free screening at our Houston office.

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World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day 2014 With Cosmetic Dentists of Houston   World Oral Health Day holds great significance with us here at Cosmetic Dentists of Houston. It allows us all to spread the word and become more aware about oral health and preventive care that leaves us, “Celebrating Healthy Smiles!” Anyone of any age can help spread

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Heart Disease possibly linked to Periodontal Disease

Heart Disease Linked to Periodontal Disease by Inflammation Cancer use to be the leading killer of woman in America, but while we were concentrating on beating, curing and studying cancer, another disease developed into the number one killer of American woman.  February is American Heart Month, and we want to raise awareness in American woman

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Why Choose a Female Dentist?

[vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/1\”][vc_column_text] The Rise in Female Dentists For a long time, dentistry has been a profession dominated by men. As a result of various professional initiatives and women’s movements, more and more women began joining the workforce in the 1970s. Over the past 40 years, the number of female dentists has been rising steadily. This

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Are Periodontal Disease and Oral Cancer Linked?

[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

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