by admin | Mar 8, 2019 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Systemic Health
Yes, it is possible to get a yeast infection in your mouth, and it is just as irritating as other yeast infections. The condition is called oral thrush, and it happens when the yeast that is naturally found in the mouth becomes overgrown. It primarily affects those...
by admin | Jan 3, 2018 | Dental Health, Gum Health, Oral Systemic Health
Cankers form in the mouth for many reasons. However, they shouldn’t be confused with cold sores, which appear outside of the mouth but have the same uncomfortable feeling. Most of us have had a canker sore at some point in our lives. Luckily, there are many...
by admin | Dec 6, 2017 | Dental Health, Oral Systemic Health, Overall Health
Have you experienced the embarrassment associated with halitosis or bad breath? You may be surprised to learn that halitosis is an important red flag for oral health issues. The most common cause of bad breath is tooth decay or disease. Fortunately, the Creekside...
by admin | Nov 1, 2017 | Dental Health, Oral Systemic Health, Overall Health
Too many people push off a visit to our practice until the last minute when they cannot stand the pain. It is important to regularly visit Dr. McCune for checkups to avoid serious dental issues. There are a surprising number of overall health indications our Creekside...
by admin | Dec 20, 2016 | Oral Systemic Health
1. Tooth Loss Have you ever seen someone with big black gaps in their smile? You might suffer a similar fate if you don’t stop your cavities before they spread. 2. Toothache If you’re crunching aspirin every day, it’s time to bite the bullet and...
by admin | Jul 19, 2015 | Oral Systemic Health
Did you know that more children suffer from early childhood caries (ECC) than any other disease? Yes, chronic tooth decay is a disease! Many people do not appreciate the full impact tooth decay has on young children, and their future. Children are often inconsistent...
