8 Tips to Prevent Oral Cancer

8 Tips to Prevent Oral Cancer

by | Mar 8, 2017

Every year, Hendricks County residents are diagnosed with some form of oral cancer. Oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and throat. Unfortunately, about 25% of the people who are diagnosed with...

5 Signs You Should See a Dentist

by | Jan 2, 2015

Our Danville Family Dentistry staff often tell patients, in person and on our blog, why it’s important to see a dentist regularly. But still over 100 million Americans (including some Hendricks County residents, we’re sure) don’t see a dentist each year, according to...

Oral Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life

by | Mar 31, 2014

Did you know the use of tobacco and alcohol increases your risk of developing oral cancer? Oral cancers include cancers of the mouth, tongue, tonsils, throat and exterior lips. Almost 43,000 Americans, including Hendricks County residents, will be diagnosed with oral...

Smoking: The Dangers to Your Oral Health

by | Nov 5, 2013

Are you a smoker living in Hendricks County? You’re probably already aware of the dangers associated with smoking to your lungs, but did you know that it can also affect your oral health? A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states...