Often patients are suffering from Gum Disease and they do not even know it. Gum Disease, also know as Periodontal Disease, is infection and chronic inflammation of the gums and surrounding tissues. Since it is painless in the majority of cases, patients are unaware of what is happening until they are in late stages of the disease.
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It is important to have a dental professional make an appliance that will protect you from clenching and grinding your teeth. Some patients clench and others grind. Only a dentist can provide a proper diagnosis and the type of nightguard which will work best. Using the incorrect nightguard, wearing it improperly, and not following up with your dentist after its placement can all cause problems for you, the patient. Grinding causes fractured teeth resulting in root canals and crowns, bridges or even implants. (more…)
The most common places that oral cancer begins invading the body are the tongue and the floor of the mouth. These growths can be serious and are usually a form of squamous cell carcinoma. Often they will spread to the lips and if left untreated the cancer will continue to spread to other body parts. The most common places it will travel to are the lips, floor of mouth, tongue, hard and soft palate, the sinus cavity, cheeks, and throat. As with many cancer the presentation of oral cancer may be the origination or it could also be a result of another cancer metastasizing and spreading from another body part. The most important thing in survival is early diagnosis and detection. If oral cancer is caught early there is a significantly greater chance of beating it. Seeing Philadelphia dentists Dr. Ken Cirka, Dr. Mimi Jeon or Dr. Stephanie Smith can detect early cancer before it spreads. Take advantage of our free new patient special which includes a free oral cancer exam. (more…)
The gums and the teeth are frequently overlooked important areas of our health. Not only will healthy teeth give you a beautiful smile, they will increase your quality of life. While there is some effort involved in keeping the teeth healthy, the benefits are enormous and I’m confident you will have no problems performing them. (more…)
Do you have sensitive teeth? If you have something hot, cold, sour or sweet does it cause discomfort or even pain? (more…)
When you wake up in the morning do you commonly have a headache? Have you experienced soreness or tenderness in your jaw muscles? Do you ever find your with an earache? Neck pain? Ringing in your ears? (more…)
Patients often ask if veneers or braces are the right option for them to correct a “gummy smile.” When you come into our office for an initial consultation, Dr. Cirka, Dr. Jeon and Dr. Smith will evaluate your smile and see how to best achieve perfection. (more…)
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