Dental tips for gum disease, tooth decay, oral cancer & orthognathic surgery

Good dental health contributes considerably to feeling healthy and looking good. Gum disease and tooth decay can cause pain, discomfort and sometimes run the risk of infection, resulting in facial swelling. Often infection of the wisdom tooth can happen at the most inconvenient of times, possibly before a big meeting or on a vacation. So, it's advisable to extract at an earlier stage to avoid further problems.
     In recent years there has been a two-fold increase in oral cancer among young people in Europe and US associated with human papilloma virus and oral sex. Regular oral self-examinations and dental check-ups can help identify early lesions and may be lifesaving. The prognosis for oral cancer depends greatly on how early the disease is diagnosed. Orthognathic surgery improves your aesthetic appearance by restoring your midface and lower jaws proportion. Pick a good aesthetic surgeon who has an artistic sense and experience in various procedures so as to achieve your desired outcome. Medical-Dental Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Tel: 6472 2982, www.orofacialsurgery.com.sg


Posted Sept 2011