It is only recently that the link between dry mouth, caused by medications, including anti-depressants, and tooth decay / gum disease has been more widely known by the general public. However, people that have experience depression have known for a long time that it can take away the enthusiasm for many things in daily life. […]
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Be assured that every time Dr Amble inspects the soft tissues of the mouth , [ tongue and inside cheeks] he is carefully checking for a variety of possible oral lesions. Some of these variations from normal may simply be ” frictional keratosis” which is cheek or lip biting habits . More significant might be
Have you ever wondered why Dr. Amble carefully examines your tongue during every periodic exam? Oral cancer is most commonly found at the base and back lateral (side) borders of the tongue. He also examines your hard and soft palates (roof of your mouth), inside the cheeks, floor of the mouth and your lips. These
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I have just recently been reading and hearing a bit about e-cigarettes and dental health. As with many things that are relatively new, it’s hard to say with any certainty what the impact will be over the long term. I hope that the people that come and see me for their dental care know, by
Congratulations to our friend, Mark, on his finish in the recent Life Time Tri in Minneapolis. His participation benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, as well as his own health, spirit and physical fitness. Congratulations are in order for all the participants in this great event.
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Happy October, it’s Dental Hygiene month! To see what the American Dental Hygienists’ Association has to say about this celebration, click here. To see which company, long associated with activities involving teeth (and baseballs), is collaborating with the ADHA to bring education about oral health to the public, click here. To see a picture of
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Many of you have probably heard of, or read, the recent article on the potential of dental x-rays being a contributing factor to certain types of brain tumors. Dr. Amble would like to pass on two things to all of our patients here at Grand Avenue Dental. The first thing is the ADA press release
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The current issue of CureToday.com (Wnter 2011) includes a good article regarding dental issues and cancer treatment. According to the National Cancer Institute, eliminating pre-existing dental and mucosal infections and instituting a comprehensive oral hygiene protocol before and throughout therapy can reduce the severity and frequency of oral complications from cancer therapy. Of course, as with
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