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Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Children typically have 28 of their adult teeth by the time they reach 13 years old. The last four teeth to come in are the third molars known as wisdom teeth. Young adults usually receive their wisdom teeth between ages 17 and 21. Some people get one or two, some get all four, and others never get them at all.
[Read more…] about Wisdom Teeth ExtractionWe Honor Our Incredible Receptionists!
We appreciate your hard work and front-line communication with our patients. Our office operates smoothly with you and couldn’t function without you.
A Healthy Mouth Leads to a Healthy Body
Taking care of your mouth is not just essential for strong, healthy teeth. Proper oral hygiene is also crucial for your general health overall. Your mouth contains many different types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Some are good and make up the natural composition of your mouth. Others are harmful and cause health concerns.
[Read more…] about A Healthy Mouth Leads to a Healthy BodyOral Cancer
The below risk factors may increase your chance of developing oral cancer:
- Chronic consumption of alcohol and tobacco
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- A small correlation due to genetics and family history
Oral Cancer used to be considered an older person’s disease but due to HPV, we now see oral cancer in younger patients, even those who are non-users of tobacco and alcohol. Learn more about oral cancer and how our office screens for oral cancer for earlier diagnosis and treatment.
