Michael A. Schneider DMD and Associates
Oral cancers appear on the lips, tongue, gums, or any other part of your mouth. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, “On average, only half of those diagnosed with the disease will survive more than five years.” Luckily, early detection is improving life expectancy.
Who is at Risk?
Oral cancers can strike anyone. However, the following people have a greater risk of developing oral cancers:
- Those who use tobacco products (especially...
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Dr. Schneider has made technological investments in his practice, aiding in shorter treatment times for some procedures and higher patient comfort.
By digitalizing X-ray equipment, patients are exposed to far less radiation than traditional X-rays. Also providing immediate views of the jaw & teeth, and are recordable on computers so the information can be easily shared with other specialists.
Utilizing a soft tissue laser allows for necessary gum incisions to be made with less damage to the...
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Dental implants replace missing teeth with natural-looking and feeling titanium inserts. Edentulism, also known as tooth loss, can create several problems to one's health. Nutrition may suffer, as foods that were once enjoyed become too hard to chew. Remaining teeth may suffer as well, as they make up the work of the missing teeth and end up strained and can possibly damage themselves.
Fortunately, dental implants can combat Edentulism. Because implants “mimic” natural teeth, they... read more
LUMINEERS® BY CERINATE® are porcelain veneers that offer the virtually painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile.
They are contact lens-thin and are placed over existing teeth without any grinding or shaving, and does not require the removal of any painful tooth structure (unlike traditional veneers). They are a painless, permanent cosmetic solution for stained, chipped, discolored or misaligned teeth. LUMINEERS can only be made from patented Cerinate...
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