Oral Cancer

Good nutrition is vital for overall health and plays a critical role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Understanding how the foods you eat affect your dental health can help you make better choices that promote oral wellness. At our dental office in Boerne, we believe that a holistic approach to dentistry, which includes guidance… Read More

November is a month dedicated to a cause that often goes unnoticed but has a profound impact on countless lives – Mouth Cancer Action Month. This campaign, led by the Mouth Cancer Foundation, aims to educate, raise awareness, and promote early detection of mouth cancer. Nearly 55,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with mouth cancer every… Read More

Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, affects more than 50,000 newly diagnosed people every year. It’s scary, it’s serious, and it can be deadly. However, it’s not all bad news. In fact, oral cancer can be treated successfully if it’s caught early and treatment begins quickly. To do this, your dentist in Boerne, as… Read More

In this latest blog, we’re going to talk a little bit about the big connection between your oral and overall health. What’s going on inside your mouth is almost like a snapshot of what’s going on in the rest of your body.  Let’s take a look at what clues your oral health can give your… Read More

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and at our dental office in Boerne, we know just how serious and scary oral cancer can be. To do our part to help raise awareness, we’re here to share facts, signs, and risk factors of oral cancer with our patients and neighbors. Facts About Oral Cancer More than… Read More

Quitting smoking may be one of the hardest things some people ever have to do. But the health benefits of kicking the habit sooner rather than later are worth the effort. This November, the American Cancer Society is sponsoring the Great American Smokeout to help provide smokers with tools and tips to help them stop… Read More

The truth is, men are more likely to skip the recommended bi-annual visits to the dentist. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, many American men simply don’t go to the dentist unless they have a problem. However, by maintaining dental appointments twice-a-year they can prevent many of these problems from ever occurring. The team… Read More

April is recognized as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and at our Boerne dental office, we know just how serious this epidemic is in the United States. In fact, just over 51,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with it this year. While there have been advancements in oral cancer treatment, and often times the disease… Read More