Posts Tagged ‘ san antonio dentist ’

Let’s Put an End to Oral Cancer

Let’s put an end to oral cancer! Like many people, you may be unaware of how serious this disease is.  It has been estimated that approximately 43,250 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.     The victims of oral cancer aren’t just smokers and tobacco users. Though these habits […]

Should I just pull all of my teeth?

This question comes up A LOT, and every situation can be drastically different. Certainly the trend these days is to extract teeth and start over with implants, however that is a one way road. What strikes me is how many patients feel they need their teeth extracted when in reality they are in pretty good […]

Gum Disease and Your Heart

Did you know that there is an association between gum disease and heart disease? Many studies show an as-yet-unexplained association between gum disease and several serious health conditions–including heart disease–even after adjusting for common risk factors. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth and is a major cause of tooth […]