Dentistry & Overall Health

Learn more about dental care and your overall health.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

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Oral Cancer

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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Tel: 717-259-9596

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East Berlin, PA 17316

USA

Gingivitis

Gingivitis

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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Dental Clinic East Berlin -  East Berlin Smiles

Tel: 717-259-9596

418 West King Street

East Berlin, PA 17316

USA

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

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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Dental Clinic East Berlin -  East Berlin Smiles

Tel: 717-259-9596

418 West King Street

East Berlin, PA 17316

USA

Meet Jackie one of our Dental Assistants at East Berlin Smiles Dental Center

Meet Jackie one of our Dental Assistants at East Berlin Smiles Dental Center



 
Dental Clinic East Berlin -  East Berlin Smiles
Tel: 717-259-9596
418 West King Street
East Berlin, PA 17316
USA

Meet Lawren one of our Dental Hygienists at East Berlin Smiles Dental Center

Meet Lawren one of our Dental Hygienists at East Berlin Smiles Dental Center



Dental Clinic East Berlin -  East Berlin Smiles
Tel: 717-259-9596
418 West King Street
East Berlin, PA 17316
USA

Meet Gina one of our Dental Assistants at East Berlin Smiles Dental Center

Meet Gina one of our Dental Assistants at East Berlin Smiles Dental Center



Dental Clinic East Berlin -  East Berlin Smiles
Tel: 717-259-9596
418 West King Street
East Berlin, PA 17316
USA