Jupiter Family Dental of Richardson Blog

Did you know cavities and gum disease aren’t the only dangers that could be lurking in your mouth? Over 54,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Sadly, it claims the lives of 12,000 Americans annually. With only a 68% 5-year survival rate, regular oral cancer screenings are essential. Your dentist can perform the screening you need during your routine cleaning and checkup. Here’s what you can expect from start to finish.

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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, which means that this weekend everything in sight is going to be dyed green.

All that can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a serious problem if you’re trying to keep your smile white. If you want to protect your smile this St. Patrick’s Day, here are some hazards you may face and what you can do about them.

Dentures have a lot to offer to patients who are missing teeth. They can be remarkably powerful, allowing you to eat, chew, and speak more effectively than you could before. However, wearing them will take some getting used to.

When your dentist first gives you your prosthetic, there’s a way to ease into the routine of wearing them on a daily basis. Here’s what the first few weeks of wearing your dentures are likely to look like.

Nothing pairs better with your favorite movie than a big bowl of buttery popcorn. But unfortunately, those little kernels don’t pair very well with your teeth and can actually pose a serious threat to your pearly whites! However, popcorn isn’t the only snack you need to watch out for; there are many common foods out there that are hazardous for your smile and can chip or crack your teeth if you aren’t careful. Here’s a quick look at some of these foods, along with what you should do if you find yourself with a chipped tooth.

It’s natural to want to de-emphasize our problems, especially when it comes to our health. There are plenty of aches and pains that come with daily life, and many people are tempted to just wait it out and see if it goes away on its own. That tendency sometimes extends to dentistry, meaning people with toothaches might not be sure that what they’re experiencing is a dental emergency. If you’re currently hurting, here’s a guide to what to do if you have a toothache.