Your Best Friends Won’t Tell You (or Ewwww…..That Smell!!)
A common question we get in our dental office is – "What Causes Bad Breath?" Many times the complaint is not from the offender but from a long suffering spouse or family member. There are many causes of bad breath (which we call “halitosis”) – some serious and some...
How Common is Oral Cancer and what is our office doing about it?
According to the American Cancer Society, men face twice the risk of developing oral cancer as women, and men who are over age 50 face the greatest risk. It's estimated that over 35,000 people in the U.S. received a diagnosis of oral cancer in 2008. It is also a...
Mini-Residency at Tufts Craniofacial Pain Center
Dr. Knock and myself visited Tufts Craniofacial Pain Center on the 1st of February. We saw patients there who have been treated effectively for headaches, migraines, sleep apnea and TMJ problems. They are one of the largest centers of its kind in the United States,...
Cracked tooth video. See what happens when biting forces break a tooth.
Cracked teeth are one the most common sources of pain seen at Falmouth Dental Arts.
3 Out of the 5 Bad Habits to Break Directly Effect the Health of Your Mouth
Everyone, and I mean everyone, has a bad habit (or three), and even if you’re not the resolution type, making one change this year can do wonders for your health, looks and self-esteem. Here are five common not-so-great habits, and how to break ’em for good. Bad...
Virtually Pain Free Dental Care
We know that many patients are apprehensive about receiving dental care. At Falmouth Dental Arts, we pride ourselves on our ability to make each patient as comfortable and relaxed as possible while receiving care. First, at Falmouth Dental Arts we listen to your...
Bad Breath (halitosis) Can Be Treated At Falmouth Dental Arts
Dr. Knock and Dr. Vocal feel that while bad breath might be a symptom of some other disorder, it most likely stems from dental decay and periodontitis. Periodontitis is a disease affecting gums and bone that support the teeth, and it results from inadequate tooth...
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
Dental implants are a replacement or substitute tooth roots, used to replace natural tooth roots in areas of the mouth where teeth are missing. Dental implants have a lot of advantages in comparison to having dentures or bridges. Dentists indicate that when a patient...
Have You Been Screened for Oral Cancer?
Oral cancer is the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade the oral cavity (mouth) and the oropharynx (part of the throat at the back of the mouth). Some of the risk factors for oral cancer include the following: Tobacco Use: This accounts for most of the oral...