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Oral Cancer Screening Saves Lives: Know Your Risk and Defend Your Oral Health

September 24, 2014

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Every year, approximately 43,250 men and women in America are diagnosed with oral cancer. This aggressive disease is not always easy to detect in its earliest stages, making oral cancer screening one of the most integral factors of successful treatment. At Hill Avenue Dentalin Superior, WI, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. H. Douglas Clark, III provide patients with oral cancer screening at routine checkups in order to reduce their risk of advanced stage cancer.

Why Oral Cancer Screening Really Matters

When you think of oral cancer, you probably imagine something along the lines of mouth pain, ulcers, a sore throat, and other obvious symptoms. Unfortunately, oral cancer can actually progress to a severe stage before major symptoms appear. With oral cancer screening, our doctors can effectively detect the beginning signs of the disease before anything is visible with the naked eye. Patients whose cancer is detected early are substantially more likely to experience successful treatment.

While there is no substitute for an oral cancer screening appointment at Hill Avenue Dental, there are some signs that you should consider serious should they arise. These include:

·         Red or white patches anywhere in the mouth
·         Difficulty swallowing or moving the tongue
·         Pain the jaw and/or loose teeth
·         Ulcers that do not go away within two weeks
·         Unexplained bleeding
·         Persistent hoarseness or cough

If you notice these symptoms or anything else unusual regarding your oral health, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

As with any other health concern, our team is always happy to sit down with you and discuss your condition as well as all treatment options available. Our goal is to provide you with exceptional oral health care in an environment that is welcoming, friendly, and comfortable. Contact us today to schedule your appointment with our dental team in Superior, WI. We genuinely look forward to serving you and your family. Our state-of-the-art dental practice welcomes patients from throughout Northern Wisconsin, Northeastern Minnesota, Superior, Duluth, Douglas County, and beyond.

Custom Athletic Mouthguards in Superior, WI: Protecting Your Child’s Smile

September 9, 2014

Filed under: Athletic Mouth Guard,Douglas County,Dr. Doug Clark,Hill Avenue Dental,Mouth Guard,Wisconsin,Wisconsin dentist — tntadmin @ 2:34 pm
You do everything you can to protect your children from harm, especially when they’re involved in sports and other recreational activities. You buy helmets, pads, and other high-performance equipment, but what about protecting your little one’s teeth? At Hill Avenue Dental, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. H. Douglas Clark, III offer an extensive selection of preventive dentistry services to the members of our Superior, WI community and the surrounding areas, including custom athletic mouthguards.

Why Choose a Custom Athletic Mouthguard?

While it is true that athletic mouthguards of all varieties can be found on the shelves of your nearest sporting goods store, these generic appliances simply cannot provide the level of protection your child needs out on the playing field. According to the National Youth Sports Foundation for the Prevention of Athletic Injuries, injuries to the teeth and mouth are the most common type of orofacial damage experienced by children who play sports.

Fortunately, there is a way to mitigate these statistics. The American Dental Association (ADA) estimates that more than 200,000 orofacial injuries are prevented each year with custom athletic mouthguards. These comfortable, durable oral appliances have been proven effective in the prevention of numerous common injuries, including avulsed (knocked out) teeth, soft tissue injuries, lacerations to the gums, broken jaws, and even concussions. Our doctors are sincerely concerned with your child’s oral health and comfort, and our wide range of preventive dentistry solutions is designed with those factors in mind. Ask us today about how custom athletic mouthguards can help keep your son or daughter safe during gameplay.

Shield Your Smile with Custom Athletic Mouthguards

Whether your children play football, soccer, baseball, basketball, or enjoy martial arts, give their smiles advanced protection from injury with custom athletic mouthguards from Hill Avenue Dental. Our team genuinely looks forward to providing you and your family with exceptional preventive dentistry services, ensuring a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles. Contact our officein Superior, WI today to schedule your visit, and see what a difference our warm, welcoming environment and cutting-edge technology can make in your next dental experience. Our practice proudly serves families from throughout Superior, Duluth, Northeastern Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, Douglas County, and beyond.