Frank Orlando, DDS

Teeth and Gums Reveal the Inside Story of Overall General Health

Nothing is as Good as Prevention Meticulous oral hygiene is best, coupled with professional measures and exams. While an old saying advises "the eyes are the window to the soul," modern dental research says the mouth provides an even better view of the body as a whole. Some of the earliest signs of diabetes, cancer, immune disorders, hormone imbalances and drug issues show up in the gums, teeth and tongue long before a patient knows anything is wrong. And there's...

Prevention is the Key to a Healthier Mouth and Reduced Costs

Prevention is the Key to a Healthier Mouth and Reduced Costs A major misconception with dentistry is that your teeth are healthy unless you feel pain. This, in fact, is false! Though it would be hard for your family doctor to look at you and say, “You're going to get sick next month”, in dentistry, we can confidently tell people, “If you don't fix this issue (tooth or gums), it will start hurting soon.” Prevention is the key. Treating...