When you’re expecting a child, it is easy to become so caught up in preparing your home for your new arrival that you neglect your own oral health. However, pregnancy causes changes in the body that make you more susceptible to gum disease and other oral problems. For this reason, it is even more important […]
Read MoreApril is a great time for dental checkups for many reasons. Every Kid Healthy Week falls on April 24 through April 28, 2017. During this time, many families take their children to visit their pediatric dentist in Hunters Creek, FL. You have all year to take your children to the dentist, so why do it […]
Read MoreOral cancer is an abnormal cell growth that proliferates and causes damage and destruction to tissues in your mouth including on your lips, tongue, cheeks, palate areas, throat, and sinus areas. With early detection, oral cancer can be treated more readily and increase your chance of life expectancy. That is why Dr. Jacqueline Subka performs […]
Read MoreOral cancer is a strain of cancer that starts in the mouth and can appear anywhere within or around the mouth, such as along the gums, the roof of the mouth, the lips, or on the tongue. Mouth cancer is especially dangerous, as it can be hard to spot in its early stages and it […]
Read MoreOral Cancer Awareness Month is in April, and the perfect time to talk about detecting and treating oral cancer. While everyone is at risk for oral cancer, there are those who are more likely to develop this condition because of certain genetic and lifestyle factors. The following are people that should be screened in between […]
Read MoreMany often question why it seems organizations lobby to have months and days designated for the remembrance of their causes. Those who have been affected by the issues that these organizations showcase understand. Often, it is not done to remember those hindered or harmed by particular problems, but rather to raise awareness to keep others […]
Read MoreEveryone has bad breath from time to time, but not everyone realizes that chronic bad breath can indicate the presence of oral health conditions. Some of these conditions can be resolved with a few lifestyle changes, but others require extensive gum treatment. If you are constantly struggling to mask bad breath, then you should seek […]
Read MoreWhile breast cancer and skin cancer screenings are commonplace, many people forget about oral cancer screenings. One of the goals of Oral Cancer Awareness Month is to inform people of the dangers of this disease and to encourage them to schedule a screening. Early diagnosis and treatment are extremely important in the fight against oral […]
Read MoreHeadaches are one of the most common medical complaints in the world. They have a host of potential causes, each of which must be dealt with in their own way. Far too often, however, you may be inclined to automatically assume there is nothing to be done. Instead of investigating your headache, you may simply […]
Read MoreMany dental patients coming into our office at Shoreline Periodontics may be living with other health conditions that impact the condition of their gums and teeth. One of the most devastating conditions impacting your teeth and gums is diabetes. Research has suggested that there is a link to the severity of gum disease and diabetes. […]
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