Category Archives: Preventive Dentistry

Promote Dental Health with Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

Ocoee Oral Surgery in Cleveland TN says stay on top of dental health with fun and festive gifts and stocking stuffers to promote a healthy mouth.

Ho Ho Hold on– Are you taking great care of your teeth this Christmas? This holiday season, give the gift of a healthy mouth to your children and loved ones. Here at Ocoee Oral, we are huge advocates for oral hygiene (I mean, of course we are), and we want to share some ideas about […]

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Oral Cancer: Finding the early warning signs through Cleveland TN Oral Pathology

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Ocoee Oral Surgery offers our insight into oral pathology from our Cleveland TN practice. We search for warning signs of pathological processes such as oral cancer. It’s important to detect and treat cancerous growth early to improve the prognosis for patients. Diseases can manifest in many ways, including discoloration of the inside of the mouth, […]

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Celebrity Stories Raise Oral Cancer Awareness

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Whenever a celebrity reveals an oral cancer diagnosis, media attention naturally focuses more on the condition. Such was the case earlier this spring when Jim Kelly, the Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills quarterback, underwent a 12-hour procedure to remove oral cancer and reconstruct his upper jaw. He was initially diagnosed in 2013 and underwent additional […]

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Six Bad Habits That Can Hurt Your Teeth

We all know that sugar is bad for your teeth, but did you know that some of your favorite healthy foods and beverages can be just as bad for you as snack cakes and soda? Not only that, some seemingly innocuous habits could lead to big time dental trouble down the line. Here are some […]

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5 Ways to Self-Examine for Oral Cancer

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5 ways to self-examine for oral cancer: The Tongue ‘n Groove. Using a mirror, first, stick out your tongue and look for any unusual changes in bumps, lumps, or color. Most commonly darker spots. Move your tongue around from side to side to assess each surface. Next, touch the tip of your tongue to the […]

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