April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Most of us are aware of some habits and conditions that have been linked to oral cancer. Cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, stomach problems such as reflux, and sun exposure are understood by most of us to be risk factors for cancers in and around the mouth. But did you know Read More
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That cold sore needs to stay home
Cold sore, fever blister, or herpes. Whatever name you want to give this common viral outbreak, it should be taken seriously… especially at the dental office. What is it? The herpes simplex 1 virus affects more than 3 million US people every year. It is considered a sexually transmitted disease. (Not to be confused with Read More