Oral cancer includes several types of cancer that affect the structures in and around the mouth and oral cavity. November is Oral Cancer Action Month, and we like to use the opportunity to help educate patients and their parents about oral cancer risks and the things they can do to lower their own risk of developing this dangerous disease.

Just the mention of Halloween and trick-or-treating is enough to send chills down any dentist’s spine. Why do we find Halloween so scary? The candy of course. Halloween candy is not only laden with sugar but it’s also enjoyed abundantly during the season, which means all of our teeth are at risk of tooth decay and their gums are in danger of periodontal disease.

As every parent knows, teaching your children about good oral hygiene habits and actually getting them to follow through and practice good oral hygiene are two separate challenges. If you’re struggling to get your children to brush their teeth every morning and night before bed, we encourage you to consider the following tips.

From infancy through young adulthood, Dr. Stewart at Kenmore Pediatric Dentistry is here to help guide you through all of your child’s oral health and oral development milestones, including getting through the eruption of your child’s six-year molars.

Most often, shark teeth resolve themselves on their own. Typically, the baby teeth start to become loose shortly after the ectopic eruption of the adult teeth, and they fall out on their own.