When someone is diagnosed with cancer, doctors often want to begin treating the disease as soon as possible. Cancer treatments are a life-saving necessity, but they can also wreak havoc on other healthy functions and structures of the body. We’re here to help demystify some of the common side effects that those undergoing treatment may […]
Every hour, oral cancer claims the life of someone. At Three Creek Dentistry, our goal is to help our patients enjoy healthy smiles and healthy lives. Oral cancer screenings are quick, simple, and can quite literally save lives. Below, we’ll walk through the causes of oral cancer, and how the oral cancer screening process works […]
There are a few reasons why dentists recommend that you stop by for examinations and cleanings twice a year and below, we’ll outline five of those reasons! Check out why you should keep regular, twice-yearly dental appointments. 1. Preventative Treatment One of the most common reasons why people have oral health complications are because of […]
Every year, about 53,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed. It can develop on or under the tongue, in the tissue that lines the mouth and gums, the lips, and the hard and soft palate. It makes up roughly three percent of diagnosed cancers in the United States. Although tobacco use and alcohol are […]