by admin | Nov 13, 2019 | Dental News
Oral cancer kills over 9,750 people every year in the United States alone. That’s over one per hour, year-round. The high mortality rate of oral cancer is a result of the fact that it’s most often discovered when already in later stages. Today, we’re going to take a...
by admin | Sep 17, 2019 | Dental News
Whenever you need to put an artificial compound inside your mouth, there’s always cause for concern — and it’s justified since you should definitely be hesitant to do so without first verifying that it isn’t hazardous to your health. That being the case, many have...
by admin | Aug 28, 2019 | Common Conditions, Daily Hygiene, Dental News, News and Updates, Oral Hygiene, Teeth, Teeth Cleaning
Stories about the link between toothpaste and cancer have been circulating for years. However, with all the misinformation and hearsay, it can be hard to get a trustworthy answer. That’s why we at Lincoln Park Smiles are going to rely on objective analysis, scientific...
by admin | Aug 21, 2019 | Common Conditions, Dental News, News and Updates, Teeth
We’re not in the habit of fear mongering, so before we take a closer look at this issue, we want to reassure you that incidents of someone swallowing their dentures are very rare. Most dentures are rather large, and the gag reflex further reduces the risk of...
by admin | Mar 9, 2018 | Dental News, Overall Health, Preventative Care
Did You Know? The CDC recently reported that about opioid abuse tragically took nearly 42,000 lives as of 2016 alone. The ADA as further response has also implemented steps through modern, relevant education available to all dentists who desire it, something we at...
by admin | Jan 23, 2017 | Dental News, Oral Hygiene, Overall Health, Preventative Care, Teeth Cleaning
Why Fluoride? Are you a bottled water fan? You may be inadvertently missing out on an important oral health treatment present in your local tap water- fluoride! Here are five reasons the Lincoln Park Smiles team recommends taking advantage of the fluoride added to tap...