Patient Education
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Dental Myths Debunked
There are many misconceptions about what it takes to keep your teeth healthy. Separate fact from fiction.
Childhood Concerns
Tips on baby bottle tooth decay, handling dental emergencies, thumbsucking, space maintainers, sealants, mouthguards, malocclusion and much more!
Detecting Oral Cancer
A routine visit to my ADA dentist saved my life. I am a four-year survivor of oral cancer. In 2000, during a teeth cleaning, my dentist, Dr. Phillip Sacks in Woodland Hills, California, discovered precancerous white spots on my tongue.
Gum Disease
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it.
What to Know About Removable Partial Dentures
Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases. Depending on your needs, your dentist will design a partial denture for you.
What Sexually Transmitted Diseases Look Like in Your Mouth
Nearly 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases affect people in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With these highly preventable diseases often come symptoms that affect your entire body – including your mouth.
Good Health Begins With A Healthy Smile.
Good Health Begins With A Healthy Smile.