
YOUR JAW SHOULD NOT ALWAYS BE SORE
Your jaw should not always be sore when it comes to everyday tasks. It should not be sore unless there is a reason, such as breaking it, spraining it or another specific reason.When it hurts from talking, sleeping, eating or

WHY ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS SHOULD BE COMMONPLACE STARTING AT AGE 20
Oral cancer is a condition where cancer of the tongue, gums, muscosal lip, mouth or palate is found within a patient. Oral cancer can be caused by a number of factors including tobacco use and HPV.It is important that individuals

WHY AN ORAL SURGEON TELLS YOU TO RINSE WITH SALT WATER AFTER ORAL SURGERY
When having oral surgery, you may be surprised to find that your surgeon recommends that you rinse your mouth with salt water after for proper healing. Wouldn't salt water hurt the surgical area?Salt water actually has natural healing properties and

IS ICE ALWAYS RECOMMENDED FOLLOWING ORAL SURGERY?
The application of ice or cold compress is often mentioned as a primary care after oral surgery as it helps to reduce swelling and ease the patient's discomfort.Studies have shown that when cold compress is administered after oral surgery to
