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Oral Cancer – Not to be taken lightly
One American dies every hour from oral cancer. Each year in the US, approximately 34,000 individuals are newly diagnosed with oral cancer. About half of those diagnosed will not survive for more than five years.
In order to receive optimal treatment, it is best to detect cancer of the mouth at the earliest possible stage. If discovered later, oral cancer spreads to other areas of the body, which leads to a much poorer prognosis.
The good news is with early detection the five year survival is as high as 82%.
A quick cancer examination will allow a serious condition to be caught at the earliest possible time, when treatments are most effective.
We are here to help keep you healthy. Feel free to ask us further about this important topic.
Harris L. Rittenberg, DMD
A Beautiful smile without braces!
Many of our patients have enjoyed the benefit of a beautiful smile without having to wear braces. Invisalign is a program that moves teeth using a series of clear comfortable trays that are virtually preprogrammed to move the teeth toward a beautiful smile. Visit to see before and after photos and read what our patients are saying about their new smile.
Our office includes whitening in this process at no additional charge. It’s wonderful. We offer a no charge consultation to discuss how Invisalign may help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. So call us today at (904) 384-4391 to set up your consultation!
We Love Invisalign!
Many of our patients have enjoyed the benefit of straightening their smile without braces!
It’s easy. You simply make a no charge appointment for models and x-rays and consultation.
We send it to California and get back a virtual computer model of the movements of your teeth and the final result you should enjoy.
If you like what you see, we simply click a button that says “accept” and 2 weeks later a series of clear light trays arrive that are to be worn over the next months.
Our patients love the results and we include whitening at no additional fee.
So call ouor office today at 384-4391 to begin your journey to a bright and beautiful smile!
Should I get my Teeth Professionally Cleaned?
I am occasionally asked “I floss and brush my teeth every day, why do I need to get them professionally cleaned?” I usually pause and respond with an analogy. I tell them “you can vacuum your carpet every day, but your carpet will look better and last longer if you have it periodically professionally cleaned” And so it goes with dentistry. Plaque (soft bacteria) and tartar or calculus (hard bacteria) can develop over time in some difficult to reach areas. They, in turn, trigger gum disease which is an infection that starts in the gums and spreads to the bone holding in the teeth. This can lead to eventual tooth mobility and tooth loss. In these difficult economic times we live in, a cleaning and check –up is quite a bargain. Besides healthier gums and a brighter and healthier smile, you are also checked thoroughly for decay and even oral cancer. All of these disease processes are easier, quicker and less costly when detected early. So you can save teeth and money!
So if it’s been a while, now is a good time to call us at 904-384-4391 and set up your next dental cleaning!
How safe are dental x-rays?
Dental x-rays do expose patients to some radiation, but the diagnostic value is of much greater benefit. Problems that are discovered early not only save money, but often can save a tooth!
Reduced exposure through technocological improvements have made this even safer.. Recently the new digital x-rays are lowering radiation by 50-80 %. On an average it would take 950 individual dental x-rays to equal the amount of radiation the average citizen picks up just from naturally occurring background sources each year!
Even though digital x-rays produce a low level of radiation precautions should still be taken by the dentist. These include using a lead apron shield to protect the body and only taking x-rays that are necessary.
