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Protect Your Long Term Health with Routine Oral Cancer Screenings in Concord, NH

December 24, 2014

179318324Has it been more than six months since your last dental visit? If it has, and you’re over 40, you could be putting more than just your dental health at risk. You could be skipping out on the oral cancer screening that could one day save your life. Oral cancer is a deadly form of the disease, but it can often be spotted in its earliest stages during a routine dental examination. If oral cancer is caught early, the chances of a positive treatment outcome are dramatically increased.  Unfortunately, many patients have wait too long to see a dentist, jeopardizing their ability to fight the disease. Don’t take chances with your good health; make an oral cancer screening appointment with Generations Dental Care today. Generations Dental Care can help you protect your long term oral and overall health. The experienced dentists of Generations Dental Care proudly serve patients of all ages daily throughout Concord, NH, Manchester, Epsom, Loudon, Canterbury, Hooksett, Bow, Pembroke, Boscawen, Penacook, Hopkinton, and surrounding communities.

Who Needs Regular Oral Cancer Screenings?

The risk for developing oral cancer is higher for men, but increases for both men and women with age. However, research shows that oral cancer is becoming more common among younger patients and women. Behavioral risk factors include:

  • Tobacco Use: The majority of oral cancer cases are a direct result of smoking and tobacco use.
  • Alcohol Use: Drinking alcohol in excess is another major risk factor for oral cancer. While an occasional glass of wine is safe, drinking an entire bottle in a single evening would put you at higher risk.
  • HPV: Many experts believe the Human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon overtake tobacco use as the number one cause of oral cancer.
  • Poor Nutrition: Up to half of all oral cancer cases can be due in part to poor nutrition.  A diet rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants will keep your body fit and help reduce the risk of developing oral cancer.

What Are the Warning Signs of Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer can become evident in many places including: the lips, tongue, gums, cheek, and throat. It’s critically important to make an immediate appointment for an oral cancer screening if you experience any of the following:

  • Mouth ulcers which do not heal after a few weeks
  • Red or white spots or bleeding anywhere in the mouth
  • Lumps or swellings in the mouth, head, or neck area
  • Persistent sore throat or earaches
  • Sudden unexplained weightloss

Concord Oral Cancer Screenings

While it’s always important to visit a dentist regularly to maintain healthy teeth and gums, it could also be a vital step in protecting your long term health from serious conditions like oral cancer. Make your appointment for an oral cancer screening with Generations Dental Care today. Generations Dental Care is a trusted Concord family dentistry. Generations Dental Care supports the health of patients daily throughout Concord, NH, Manchester, Epsom, Loudon, Canterbury, Hooksett, Bow, Pembroke, Boscawen, Penacook, Hopkinton, and nearby areas.

Enjoy Faster Smile Fixes with Six Month Smiles Clear Braces in Concord, NH

December 22, 2014

179095608Do you need orthodontic treatment? Studies show that most adult patients are actually unwilling to undergo the orthodontic therapy they need. This is due to the perceived costs of treatment including the potential embarrassment of having to wear bulky metal bracket and wire braces for two years or more. Adults who need orthodontic treatment want a fast and convenient orthodontic solution that won’t interfere with their busy lifestyle or broadcast their dental problems to the world. To address these concerns, Generations Dental Care now offers the Six Month Smiles orthodontics solution. Six Month Smiles is a discrete clear braces system that focuses on quickly correcting cosmetic orthodontic problems, such as misaligned front teeth. In less than a year, you could finally have the straight, perfectly aligned smile you’ve always wanted. To get started, make your Six Month Smiles consultation appointment with Generations Dental Care today. Generations Dental Care proudly restores smiles daily throughout Concord, NH, Manchester, Epsom, Loudon, Canterbury, Hooksett, Bow, Pembroke, Boscawen, Penacook, Hopkinton, and surrounding communities.

What Is Six Month Smiles?

Six Month Smiles braces are made with clear (invisible) brackets and wires designed specifically to address short term orthodontic treatment goals. These unique brackets and wires are engineered with a specific prescription, and the average course of treatment is generally completed in 4-9 months. These short term orthodontic treatment goals are different than those of conventional orthodontics. The most time consuming orthodontic changes are left out of Six Month Smiles treatment plans. The goal of Six Month Smiles is to create a new smile by tackling the most noticeable orthodontic issues.

Is Six Month Smiles Right For You?

Traditional orthodontics, when performed properly, can look fantastic.  However, traditional orthodontic treatment typically takes more than two years to complete. The Six Month Smiles orthodontics system is faster because it only deals with your chief orthodontic complaints, such as: crowded, crooked, and spaced teeth. These problems can easily be corrected in about six months. In addition to the speed of treatment, Six Month Smiles is also discrete and hardly noticeable. The clear brackets blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth, and the tooth-colored shape memory wires actively provide consistent forces to gently straighten and realign your teeth.

Why Choose Six Month Smiles?

Six Month Smiles is the cosmetically-driven, short-term orthodontics solution for busy adults. Other clear aligners are made out of clear plastic that can be easily removed; however, Six Month Smiles utilizes clear bonded brackets and tooth-colored wires. Because other clear aligners can be removed, interruptions in treatment can occur, ultimately slowing or disrupting tooth movement. Therefore Six Month Smiles works 2-3 times faster than other clear aligners to successfully treat the same issues. Other clear aligners can also be inefficient in achieving some desired tooth movements. With Six Month Smiles, a wider range of treatment types can be administered, as well as greater flexibility in addressing unexpected tooth movements. Six Month Smiles gives Generations Dental Care greater control over the outcome of your treatment. Additionally, Six Month Smiles is typically more affordable than other clear aligner options.

Concord Six Month Smiles Consultations

Don’t put off the orthodontic treatment you need another day. Make an appointment with Generations Dental Care for your Six Month Smiles consultation. Generations Dental Care proudly serves families daily throughout Concord, NH, Manchester, Epsom, Loudon, Canterbury, Hooksett, Bow, Pembroke, Boscawen, Penacook, Hopkinton, and nearby areas.

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