In Canada, 3400 new cases of mouth cancer are diagnosed each year. About 50% of those diagnosed do not live longer than 5 years after diagnosis because it wasn’t detected early enough.
The most common sites for oral cancer to be found are the tongue (which has the highest prevalence), throat, floor of the mouth and lips. Regular tobacco use (both chewing and smoking), alcohol consumption and prolonged sun exposure all increase risk in addition to age.
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Learn more about the importance of saliva.
When teeth are not properly cleaned, plaque forms on the tooth’s surface. Plaque can cause irritation of the gums, making them red and slightly swollen - this is gingivitis. More serious forms of gum disease such as periodontitis start with gingivitis.
Signs & Symptoms:
- Red, swollen or tender gums that bleed when brushed or flossed
- Bad breath
Good management of gingivitis is a sign of good oral hygiene. This helps prevent halitosis, bleeding gums and other more serious dental diseases. Remember, there is a link between oral health and overall health.
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Southridge Dental
2811 12 Avenue Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-2458
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Patients rave how comfortable ClearCorrect aligners are. They are one piece for each the upper and lower teeth, and there are no metal wires, brackets, or headgear to be adjusted. This means no mouth irritation and much less time in the dental chair.
And you will not have to give up eating your favorite foods throughout treatment. You can wear the aligners all day and while sleeping, but can remove them for eating and then cleaning your teeth afterwards. This means there are absolutely no food restrictions! You can keep your teeth free of plaque build-up for a nice, clean look to your smile when treatment is completed.
Southridge Dental
2811 12 Avenue Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-2458
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Learn more about why gums recede.
In most cases, the cause of bad breath can be simple. However, if the issue is persistent, it can be a symptom of something more serious, and a problem sign of something to avoid long term.
- Diet places a key role in bad breath, and the food you eat can often affect the smell of your breath.
- Oral bacteria can cause an odour, and also indicate you have plaque build-up.
- Dry mouth often affects your breath, as saliva (or lack thereof) affects plaque buildup and food particles from sticking to your teeth. Read more about dry mouth on the dry mouth page.
- Smoking.
- Unclean dentures. Just like teeth, dentures need to be cleaned regularly to keep them feeling, and smelling, fresh.
- Some medical conditions, often affecting your liver or kidneys, can affect your breath. Alerting your dentist of previous medical conditions, or current medications is always a good idea.
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Dentistry Using 3-D Technology
We are very pleased to offer our patients 3-D cone beam CT digital imaging. This lets Dr. Miller and Dr. Squires have a very accurate image of your teeth and gums. It produces an X-ray in three dimensions with much less radiation exposure.
This diagnostic tool provides the dentist with a more thorough and accurate image of a patient's anatomy to evaluate the problem and prepare a treatment plan. This imaging is especially helpful in implant placement and oral surgery.
In Canada, 3400 new cases of mouth cancer are diagnosed each year. About 50% of those diagnosed do not live longer than 5 years after diagnosis because it wasn’t detected early enough.
