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How X-rays Can Help Detect Early Forms of Oral Cancer

Posted on 8/24/2020 by Dr. Brendan Johnson

We encourage that you schedule an oral screening for cancer each year. If we find a cancerous lesion or growth early, you are more likely to experience a successful outcome. When performing a screening, we use x-rays to check for the spread of the disease. The Screening Process Before x-rays are used, we check the oral cavity if we suspect a malignancy. A though examination of the oral cavity...
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Understanding the Basics of TMD

Posted on 8/10/2020 by Nevada Oral & Facial Surgery

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) attaches the jaws to the skull, facilitating movements in the mouth relating to eating, speaking, and other functions. It helps the lower jaws (mandibles) to pivot around the temporal bone on the side of the head. You can feel it in action by pressing your fingers to your cheeks right in front of your ear and then opening and closing your mouth. When you open and...
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Sports Injuries Often Lead to Issues We Need to Treat

Posted on 7/23/2020 by Nevada Oral & Facial Surgery

One of the most common causes of accidental (and sometimes, purposeful) dental issues are results of playing sports or participating in some other form of physical activity. All sorts of problems can arise from pucks, balls, sticks, bats, and helmets flying all around in all directions. Not to mention all of the various body parts that are sliding into bases, going up for rebounds, or going for...
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All Posts:

How X-rays Can Help Detect Early Forms of Oral Cancer
8/24/2020
Understanding the Basics of TMD
8/10/2020
Sports Injuries Often Lead to Issues We Need to Treat
7/23/2020
What You Need to Do If You Find a Lump in Your Mouth
7/7/2020
What to Do to Treat a Peg Tooth
6/22/2020
What a Lump on Your Gums Could Mean?
6/8/2020
Would Your Mouth Be a Good Candidate for All-on-4 Dentures?
5/29/2020
Complications That Stem from Not Treating a Dental Abscess
5/15/2020

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