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Oral Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, so we’re offering information about oral cancer, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Mouth cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the U.S. and accounts for more than three percent of all new cancer diagnoses. Oral cancer is easy to prevent, and as with most diseases, early detection and treatment provide the…
Continue readingThe Facts on Dental Hygiene
Does October make you think of leaves changing colors, pumpkins becoming Jack o’Lanterns, summer temperatures dropping, and neighborhood kids trick-or-treating? Or, like us at Dentists’ Office of The Hudson Valley in Lake Katrine, does it make you think about dental hygiene? While dental hygiene may be important every time of year, since October happens to be Dental Hygiene Month, it’s this time of year in…
Continue readingGum Care Awareness
Do You Understand the Importance of Good Gum Health? September is Gum Care Awareness month, and its objective is to enlighten people about the importance of gum health. Although many take their gums for granted – they’re only placeholders for the teeth, right? – healthy gums are actually essential to a healthy body. Everything that goes into your mouth will…
Continue readingEmergency Dentist in Lake Katrine
If you’ve ever experienced a dental emergency, you understand how stressful it can be. Not only is it painful and uncomfortable, but it also causes you to worry about what you will have to do next. While the obvious answer is to see a dentist, many people don’t know what constitutes a dental emergency. This causes them to hold off…
Continue readingBasic Dental Care in Lake Katrine
Although dental hygiene habits may sound totally boring, they’re vital to your overall good health and longevity as well as your quality of life. Research has shown a direct correlation between poor dental health and serious diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, and other life-threatening diseases. For the best oral health and, therefore, the longest life, make good dental…
Continue readingUncover the Truth About Root Canal Treatment
If you’ve been told that you need a root canal, you may be a little nervous. You may also be wondering if the procedure is really necessary. While many people think that root canals are the cause of tooth pain, the fact of the matter is that this procedure rids you of tooth pain. In addition to this, your dentist…
Continue readingWhen Do You Need an Oral Surgeon?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are also dentists, although they focus on different parts of dentistry. Dentists are most people’s primary care providers for their dental needs. They focus on preventative care and perform the most common procedures people need to maintain their dental health. Oral surgeons attend a hospital-based residency program for four to six years after dental school. They…
Continue readingWhat to Expect with a Tooth Extraction
Do you find yourself getting stressed out and anxious when you have to see a dentist? You’re certainly not alone. Most people find the idea of seeing a dentist a scary one. The sharp instruments used and the fear of the unknown can lead to a fear of receiving necessary dental care. The best way to combat this fear is…
Continue readingUnderstanding Sensitive Teeth
If your teeth are sensitive, you’re probably familiar with the twinges of pain that come eating or drinking steaming hot or very cold foods and beverages. Hot coffee, iced tea or ice cream can cause a sudden jolt of pain. Sometimes, sweet or acidic triggered sensitivity as well. The pain may only last a second or two, but it can…
Continue readingWays to Prevent Cavities
Do you hate visiting the dentist and hearing you have a cavity? No one likes to hear they need a filling, but most cavities can be avoided. A cavity is a hole in the tooth created by acids that form from fermented starches and sugars. Acid will break down your tooth’s enamel and continue to erode the next two layers…
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