by Dr John Luther | May 11, 2015 | Dental Health, General Patient Info, Pediatric Dentistry
Pregnancy and Oral Care Timbercest Dental Center You’ve just learned you’re pregnant – CONGRATULATIONS! But how does pregnancy affect your gums? Pregnant women experience increased levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These...
by Dr John Luther | Apr 2, 2015 | Dental Health
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month Dental Exams Provides Prevention Because April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month we wanted to stress once again how important it is to get periodic routine dental exams. Dental exams every six months really can save lives....
by Dr John Luther | Mar 2, 2015 | Dental Health, Periodontal Disease
I was told the bacteria in my mouth is linked to my diabetes. How is this possible? Diabetes and Gum Disease – Related? Gum disease begins when plaque (that soft sticky substance that forms on the teeth) doesn’t get removed, either by brushing or...
by Dr John Luther | Jan 6, 2015 | Dental Health, General Patient Info, Uncategorized
Oral Cancer is a devastating disease when detected in its later stages; in the later stages it usually involves major surgery and has about a 50% success rate. Oral Cancer kills more people nationwide than either melanoma or cervical cancer. Good News About Oral...
by Dr John Luther | Dec 16, 2014 | Dental Health, General Patient Info, Uncategorized
Cold sore season is fast approaching. As you may know, cold sores are extremely contagious. More than 85% of the American population is infected with the contagious virus that causes cold sores, and with 40% of the population suffering from recurrent, painful cold...
by Dr John Luther | Nov 18, 2014 | Dental Health, Pediatric Dentistry
Let’s face it…kids like to suck on thumbs. And fingers, and pacifiers. Its a natural reflex that relaxes them and makes them feel safe and happy. But, if they continue or overuse this habit, problems can occur with proper growth of the mouth and...
