Any pain, ache, or soreness in your mouth is an unpleasant experience – also known as a toothache. Toothaches can cause sensitivity, both to temperature and touch (i.e. chewing), so it’s important to let your dentist know if you’re experiencing any of these oral issues. Once you notify your dentist, they can run a series of tests to diagnose the cause of your toothache and get you on a path to healing!
(more…)Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS August 27th, 2019
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
Tags: dental emergency, tooth pain, toothache
Oral cancer refers to cancer found in any part of the mouth, including cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks and floor of the mouth. It can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. Unfortunately, oral cancers are often not detected early because the symptoms can be painless, and many people are not aware of the disease. But the good news is that survival rate is high when oral cancers are found in the first stages. Awareness and early detection are key!
(more…)Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS April 9th, 2019
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
Tags: oral cancer awareness month, oral cancer risks, oral cancer screening
With age comes a lot of changes, especially physically. The visible outward signs of aging include wrinkles, age spots, and greying hair. Despite the noticeable changes occurring externally, there are also transformations taking place internally.
Aging increases a person’s risk of health problems, and that includes oral issues. Seniors are encouraged to pay close attention to their teeth, gums, and general oral health. Oral and physical issues impact one another. So, maintaining a healthy mouth is essential to overall health. That’s why we’re tackling the subject of dental health for seniors in this article.
(more…)Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS March 19th, 2019
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