April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and I want to make sure my dental patients in Little Falls are aware of its causes, and how to prevent it. Oral Cancer Risks If you smoke or use tobacco in any form, and/or abuse alcohol, your risk of getting oral cancer can… Read More…
Are you one of the many people who are afraid to go to the dentist? You’re not alone! Nearly 75 percent of adults in the U.S. have some anxiety before visiting the dentist, and about 5 to 10% of us are true “dental phobics.” Some people have had previous bad… Read More…
Did you know that dental implants are frequently the best treatment option for replacing missing teeth? Rather than resting on the gum line like removable dentures, or using adjacent teeth as anchors like fixed bridges, dental implants are long-term replacements that your oral and maxillofacial surgeon surgically places in the… Read More…
You may be so used to it, that you almost forget about it—pain in your neck, stiffness and soreness in your jaw, tension that seems to radiate from your head through every part of your body. Then when you stop and try to relax, you realize just how much pain… Read More…
You know you have to get to the dentist right away when you chip or break a tooth. If you’ve broken a front tooth, you feel like you can’t go outside. If you’ve broken a back tooth, you can’t stop exploring it with your tongue, and it makes it difficult… Read More…
It seems like everyone is trying tooth whitening products to brighten their smile. Are you one of them? There are many products you can try at home: white strips, paint-on gels, brightening toothpastes or mouthwashes. Be careful! Your teeth may seem tough, but the bleaching craze can take its toll… Read More…
Happy New Year! We hope your holidays were joyous and beautiful. Now is the time when we’ve made our New Year’s resolutions such as dieting and exercising more. How about one more resolution? A smile makeover from Dr. Gregory Liss in Little Falls! You may have heard about smile makeovers… Read More…
Who doesn’t love sharing the joy of the holidays with hugs and kisses? Whether it’s that first magical kiss under the mistletoe, or the 50th (or 500th!), you want your kisses to be remembered as fresh and clean (and probably much more)! One thing you especially don’t want people to… Read More…
The holidays are filled with colors, and so are holiday foods! At parties and special dinners, some foods are more likely to stain your teeth. Some we usually eat only at holidays. But we’re also drinking more and nibbling more. Sure, we’d like to keep some of our holiday spirit… Read More…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and nothing encourages lifetime health better than knowing the dangers of tobacco use. While it’s important to recognize that not all patients battling lung cancer are tobacco users, smoking is the leading risk factor for developing lung cancer. Additionally, smoking is not only harmful… Read More…
