Hagerman Dental Care Blog

By age 44, three out of four Americans will have lost at least one tooth to decay, dental fracture or gum disease. Ironic, but even the healthiest mouths are at risk for breakage or accidents.

Your dentist is the first line of defense against oral cancer. Every time you visit the dentist, he or she examines your tongue, teeth, gums and every surface in the mouth.

Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells anywhere in the body. Oral cancer refers to abnormal cell growth in any part of the mouth.

There is not a person in the world who enjoys hearing the words oral surgery – but there are some oral surgeries that are quite commonplace. These include dealing with impacted wisdom teeth, surgery to install dental implants, and more.

If you have night bruxism, a night guard may be able to help reduce your symptoms. Bruxism is the grinding or clenching of teeth.