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Mouth Cancer Action Month
added on: November 7, 2023

November is a special month dedicated to creating awareness about mouth cancer, a condition that affects thousands of lives worldwide. Mouth Cancer Action Month, an initiative led by the Mouth Cancer Foundation plays a pivotal role in educating people about the risk factors, early detection, and prevention of this deadly… Read More…


April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
added on: April 9, 2021
David M. Rizk, DDS

When it comes to our health, nobody wants to hear the big ‘C’ word — Cancer. While this disease can affect anywhere in the body, one of the harder types of cancer to diagnose early is oral cancer. However, early diagnosis is key to treating oral cancer successfully and increasing… Read More…


Oral Cancer Awareness Month
added on: April 8, 2019

It’s always scary whenever we hear the word ‘cancer.’ Despite advancements in cancer treatment, it continues to affect millions of people every year. Oral cancer, while not as widely talked about as other cancers, is still very serious and can be deadly. During this Oral Cancer Awareness Month, our dental… Read More…


Smoking and Your Oral Health
added on: November 6, 2018

By now we all know that smoking is bad for our health. It increases the risk for cancer, heart disease, and numerous other problems throughout the body. Your mouth is no exception. This November, during the Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society, our dental office in El… Read More…


Oral Cancer Risks, Signs, and Prevention
added on: April 10, 2018

Every year, we dedicate one of our April blogs to help do our part for Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer may not be talked about as much as other forms of the disease, but it’s still a very serious form of cancer that affects thousands of Americans every year…. Read More…


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Dec24

Understanding the Link Between Depression Medications and Dry Mouth

The winter months can feel long and gloomy. For many, shorter days and colder temperatures can lead to a dip in mood, commonly known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Depression and anxiety can impact overall health, and so can the medications used to treat them. One side effect many people... Read More...

Dec9

Do Smart Toothbrushes Really Improve Oral Health?

It seems like everything nowadays is smart. Smartphones, smartwatches, and now, even smart toothbrushes. From tracking how long you brush to making sure you’re using the right pressure, smart toothbrushes promise a high-tech approach to better oral hygiene. But does the added cost of these devices really offset how much... Read More...