Oral Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. Oral cancer is a general term used to describe cancer that affects the mouth including lips, cheeks, hard and soft palate, tongue, the floor of the mouth, throat, or sinuses. If caught and treated …
You’ve probably been told at some point that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. While we don’t have any scientific evidence proving this to be true, we do know that smiling can impact your health in several ways. Unfortunately, many people struggle with smiling because their teeth are not in …
The tooth fairy is a long-cherished iconic symbol of childhood, much like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. However, unlike these other two, the tooth fairy exists across many different cultures, religions, and countries. The team at HollowBrook Dental was curious about the origins of the tooth fairy and decided to do some investigating. Here’s what we …
You’ve probably been told at some point that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. While we don’t have any scientific evidence proving this to be true, we do know that smiling can impact your health in several ways. Unfortunately, many people struggle with smiling because their teeth are not in …
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Some Colorado Springs residents have wondered about this question, and as almost any dentist can tell you, no one is really too old for orthodontics. The city’s best dentist, HollowBrook Dental, can explain to you why this is true, and why you should have orthodontic work done when it’s suggested. There are other factors that might …
You might be surprised to learn that the average American between the ages of 20 and 64 has seven teeth missing from their mouth. This is unfortunate, because missing teeth can lead to a whole host of oral issues, as well as impacting your general health. In most cases, the loss of teeth is a …
We are drawing closer to the end of the year, so you may want to start thinking about how to maximize your annual dental benefits. Most plans reset in January and, if you don’t use your benefits now, they do not carry over. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize how much money they are losing when …
We are drawing closer to the end of the year, so you may want to start thinking about how to maximize your annual dental benefits. Most plans reset in January and, if you don’t use your benefits now, they do not carry over. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize how much money they are losing when …
Cold sores are lesions that are small and blister-like that typically form in the nostrils, or on the lips, cheeks, or chin. Sometimes, they may also form on the roof of the mouth or gums. They are usually painful and itchy and may even burn before they burst and crust over. Some people refer to …
At HollowBrook Dental, as part of our Infection Prevention and Control Policy, we ask patients that if you have had a cold sore for less than 2 weeks, please reschedule any non-emergency dental treatment or hygienist appointments until 10 to 14 days after the cold sore has healed and this contagious period has passed. This …
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