Author: Ljubica Banić

 Say cheese please.

I think the picture is saying all. Visit your dentist regularly and you will keep a bright healthy smile.

Implant retained dentures or over-dentures as they’re often called really are the next best thing to a mouth full of real teeth. They give patients back their confidence and allow them to speak and smile with ease. They can also eat what they like and enjoy a more varied diet.

Dr. Banić

Lemon juice, like many fruit juices, is acidic. This means when we drink it, it can cause enamel erosion on our teeth. In fact, lemon juice has a pH level of 2-3 which means it is causing harm to our teeth because liquids with a pH level under four have been proven to negatively impact our dental health. Enjoy in moderation.

Dr. Banić

What do you think about this protective glasses for UV lights.

Don’t forget to go to your dentist for oral cancer screening.

Don’t forget to ask your dentist to check for oral cancer. November is the mouth cancer action month .

Our goal should be detect cancer before our patients present with symptoms.

Bad bite: Loose, missing, sore, or misaligned teeth create a bad bite that forces jaw muscles to work harder to bring teeth together, swallow, and even keep the mouth closed. This can lead to persistent muscle inflammation that can trigger a migraine or headache.
Nausea, facial tingling, dizziness and sensitivity to sound and light are all symptoms that may accompany migraines. They can mess up the lifestyle of people suffering from them, causing multiple absences from work or school. Migraines may even make them vulnerable to conditions such as depression and anxiety.

Dr. Banić

What are the early signs of tongue cancer?

1. red or red and white patches (oral leukoplakia) that appear on the lining of the mouth or the tongue;
2. sores and mouth ulcers that will not heal;
3. a sore throat or pain when swallowing;
4. a feeling that there is something lodged in the throat;
5. a painful tongue;
6. a hoarse voice.

Dr. Bnaić