April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April of each year marks Oral Cancer Awareness month as sponsored by various health organizations and the American Dental Association (ADA) in an effort to shed a brighter light on this often deadly disease affecting thousands each year. Oral Cancer
Routine Dental Care And Disease Prevention
“The mouth is a portal into the rest of the body,” according to Dr. Donald Ratcliffe, chairman of the department of dental medicine at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Research is consistently showing a relationship between bacteria and
Sugar Wars: Combatting Tooth Decay In Children
Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month. New Bern, NC Dentist Dr. J. Stephen Hoard would like to take this opportunity to join them in promoting awareness about the benefits of good oral health- especially
Bruxism: How To Address Your Concerns
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, can occur in children and adults, although many children eventually outgrow the condition. It can also begin later in life as a result of stress or a bite disorder such as TMJ. Many people are
Give Your Smile Holiday Sparkle With Teeth Whitening
As you run from store to store this month looking for the perfect gifts for family and friends, consider taking an hour or two to give yourself the gift of a bright, white smile! New Bern, NC Dentist Dr. J.
Preventive Dental Care and What it Offers to You
Preventive dental care is the foundation of your oral heath care and should be performed on a regular basis to ensure a lifelong healthy smile. The goal of New Bern, NC Dentist Dr. J. Stephen Hoard is to help patients
Is Reflux Affecting Your Oral Health?
Acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn are common complaints for many patients today. There are a variety of reasons why someone may experience these common health concerns from genetics to medications to lifestyle habits. Dr. J. Stephen Hoard wants to remind
Get Your Smile Back on Track
Aside from routine cleanings, restorative dentistry is probably the dental specialty that most patients will experience as they age or as a result of tooth damage from a variety of causes. Restorative dentistry is a rather large umbrella term that
Cause and Prevention of Tooth Discoloration with Aging
With the advent of teeth whitening, it seems as though you can’t turn on the television or open a magazine without seeing a gleaming white smile staring back at you. White teeth have become such a common cosmetic dental treatment
