Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, because we actually have some encouraging things to say. The reason that the death rate for oral …
Category: Oral cancer
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
This message from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin focuses on a very serious issue—oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention to any of the following: …
Wetaskiwin Dental News: Oral Health And Heart Disease
Attention Wetaskiwin dental patients: brushing twice daily may help reduce your risk of heart disease. Scientists have suspected for years that there is a link between gum disease and heart problems. But a recent study bears this out: people with moderate to advanced gum disease are at a greater risk for heart disease than those …