Regularly checking for oral cancer can save your life. Your dentist checks for the warning signs of oral cancer every time you have a dental checkup. But you can also perform a daily self-exam to ensure that you get treatment as early as possible. Here’s...
The idea that vaping is “healthier” for you than cigarettes is an extremely common and very dangerous myth. Although e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, do not contain tobacco, they still have a very high nicotine content and can have detrimental effects on your oral and...
Did you know that about 3% of all cancers diagnosed annually in the United States are a form of oral cancer? This equates to about 53,000 new cases each year. Because your dentist regularly gets a close look at your mouth, they might be the...
If you are at risk for oral cancer, your dentist might want to perform an oral cancer screening. The best way to prevent oral cancer is to schedule screenings before the symptoms begin to show. At Prescott Dentistry, oral cancer screenings can be included in...
Oral cancer is more common than you might think, with approximately 50,000 Americans diagnosed every year. It mostly occurs among people ages 41-60, and men are at a greater risk of developing it than women. Oral cancer is an umbrella term for cancers that affect...
Although rates of smoking have decreased significantly, research from the CDC shows that 14 out of every 100 adults in the US still smoke cigarettes. Most of us are aware of the effect that smoking can have on overall health, but many don’t stop to...
As we age, our bodies and health needs change. This is true when it comes to dental health as well. At Prescott Dentistry, we want you to help you with the prevention, maintenance, and treatment of the conditions that come along with these dental changes...
This week (June 15-21) is the observance of Men’s Health Week 2020. And it’s important to include oral health when talking about overall health. Men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and more likely to neglect their oral health, according to...
Seeing a dentist for regular checkups is an important part of living a healthy life. But did you know that when you come to Prescott Dentistry for your biannual checkups, we do more than just clean your teeth? We also help keep your mouth cancer-free....
Oral cancer is one of the scariest diagnoses you can encounter during your biannual checkup. The importance of your biannual visits are underscored by the fact that 60% of people diagnosed with the disease are already in the later stages, leading to a sub-50% survival...