The uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to the neighboring tissue is called cancer. There are many types of cancer, manifesting in many different areas of the body. Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the tongue, lips, floor of the mouth, cheeks, and hard palate, can be life threatening if it is not found, diagnosed, and treated... read more »

No one likes a cavity, right? They’re painful, take a while to get filled, and really do a number on the integrity of your oral health. So what if we told you there’s a really simple way to prevent cavities and avoid that area of dentistry completely? There is. It’s what Dr. Austin Babcock asks if you’ve done every time... read more »

Most dentists will agree there are few, if any, substitutes amongst sugary sweets that can be beneficial for your teeth, but there some that are worse than others. For example, candy that lingers on your teeth, such as hard or sticky candies, can be more detrimental to your oral health care, than say chocolate, which can be washed away much... read more »