While oral and pharyngeal cancer is more likely to occur later in life, it is nonetheless possible for these serious oral health conditions to afflict you at a younger age. This might be related to genetics as well as certain lifestyle choices. If you have increased risk factors such as a family history of oral cancer, regular tobacco use, of... read more »

The American Dental Association offers a number of recommendations and guidelines to help consumer maintain good oral health and prevent problems with cavities, periodontal health, oral, and pharyngeal cancer. Early detection of these conditions can improve your treatment options. If Dr. Grant Brough finds a problem with your teeth or gums, they can help you understand the best treatment or... read more »

Your wisdom teeth are essentially vestigial third molars from a time in ancient human evolution when our ancestors consumed a lot of hard and tough foods. In the modern age, these teeth lingering in your gums are little more than a nuisance. Sometimes they can even lead to very serious complications with your oral health. Fortunately, your dentist, Dr. Grant... read more »