Get Checked with Your Dentist in Wichita, KS An oral cancer screening is a dental exam to look for signs of cancer in your mouth. Oral cancers include mouth cancer, jaw cancer, and tongue cancer. Why are Oral Cancer Screenings Important? Understanding the importance of an oral cancer screening is something everyone needs to do,…
Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is the most common oral disease among American adults. It’s so common that there’s already a 50% chance you have it if you’re over 30. The disease begins as gingivitis, a mild type of gum inflammation. The early stages of gingivitis are…
Wichita Oral Surgery from Dr. LK Anderson DDS When a patient is to undergo oral surgery, it’s only natural for them to feel a bit of anxiety. Any surgery brings up nervousness. The good news is that most surgeries are straightforward and relatively painless. Of course, it’s essential to have a dental specialist who you…
GUM RECESSION IS A GRADUAL PROCESS that people don’t realize it’s happening until it’s already occurring. Lana K Anderson, your periodontist in Wichita, Kansas, has got you covered. What are receding gums? The recession of the gum line happens when the tissue surrounding the teeth wears away or is removed, exposing the crown of a…