Oral Cancer Screening What is Oral Cancer Screening? Oral cancer is a pathologic process which begins with an asymptomatic stage during which the usual cancer signs may not be readily noticeable. This makes the oral cancer examinations performed by our team of hygienists and Dr. Roberts or Dr. Hall critically important. Oral cancers can be of varied histologic types such …

Custom Sports Guards What is a Custom Sports Guard? We offer professional custom sports guards at no cost for patients participating in any sport. When it comes to protecting your mouth, a mouth guard is an essential piece of athletic gear that should be a part of an athlete’s standard equipment. An athlete is 60 times more likely to suffer …

Dental Sealants What are Dental Sealants? Dental sealants will protect teeth from decay, but need to be checked for wear and chipping at regular dental visits. A sealant is a thin, plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of molars, premolars and any deep grooves (called pits and fissures) of teeth. More than 75% of dental decay begins in these …

Oral Hygiene and Periodontal Health What is Oral Hygiene? Regular dental checkups are essential for maintaining excellent oral hygiene and diagnosing potential problems, but they are not a “fix-all” solution. Thorough oral home care routines should be practiced on a daily basis to avoid future dental problems.Peridontal Disease Periodontal disease (also called gum disease and periodontitis) is the leading cause …