Oral cancer claims one life an hour in the US alone, making it deadlier than other forms of the disease like lung and breast cancer. Still, not as many people know about oral cancer. With a diagnosis in the earlier stages, doctors believe they may be able to reduce the numbers of annual oral cancer related deaths. That’s why April has been deemed oral cancer awareness month. If more people know about oral cancer, the warning signs, and how to receive an earlier diagnosis, we may see improvement in the prognosis related to this disease. Six month preventive dental checkups offer the best opportunity to receive regular oral cancer screenings.
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The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
April 2, 2018
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Pediatric Dentistry: Your Baby’s First Teeth
December 16, 2015
As parents, we love to see our kids smile and laugh, and we work hard every day to protect our children and keep them healthy. At LIC Dental Associates, we are dedicated to pediatric dentistry, and we invite patients to bring kids to our office frequently. We work with you and your child to create positive associations with dentists, dental offices, and dentistry technologies. By getting your child accustomed to dental visits at an early age, we may prevent future fear or anxiety associated with dentistry, and best of all, keeping your child’s smile healthy at every stage of development increases the chances that they will have their natural teeth for a lifetime.
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Long Island Dentist Says Watch Out for These 3 Types of Cavities
November 30, 2015
Cavities form when the plaque that naturally builds up on teeth throughout the day isn’t removed by thorough brushing and flossing. There are actually three types of cavities that can occur as a result of poor oral hygiene — keep reading to learn what they are, and stay on top of your twice annual dental visits to let Long Island City Dental Associates help you prevent tooth decay all year long.
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