Vaping, which is the practice of inhaling flavored tobacco from a battery-powered device, is increasingly popular, especially among college students. People have been transitioning to vaping from cigarette smoking, in an effort to wean themselves away from their tobacco addiction. But The New Yorker reports that teenagers have taken up vaping “as a new kind […]

Even though you visit the dentist for your teeth and the doctor for the rest of your body, it’s all connected in one ecosystem. Your overall health has a huge effect on your dental health – and vice versa. But how are these two interconnected physical systems impacting each other? What are the threats to […]

Mouth sores are fairly common ailments that usually afflict adults at least once in their lives. The sores can appear on the roof of the mouth, gums, under or on the tongue. Mouth sores can even crop up in your throat or on your lips. Some mouth sores are called canker sores, and some sores […]

During the summer, most of us are more active, playing sports, riding bikes, and having fun. But any sports or other physical activity can come with physical dangers that include being hit in the face and knocking out a tool. Oral injuries can really hurt. But with proper care, these injuries can be repaired, and […]

You may be clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth and not even know it. That is until your jaw starts aching and popping. Many people hold chronic stress from their lives in their face, teeth, jaw, and neck. This can cause a whole host of problems, from TMJ to enamel wear or even tooth […]

With May designated as National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it might be a good idea to talk for a moment about how to detect the early signs of skin or oral cancer. Skin cancers appear on the skin’s surface and are often tied to sun overexposure. Oral cancers affect the mouth, […]

You probably know someone who bites his or her nails. Chances are, it’s a smaller child, but nail biting is a hard habit to break, so you may know an adult who still has the habit. Gnawed nails are an unsightly and germy habit. But did you know biting your nails could actually damage your […]

Did you know May was National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, there are more than five million cases of the disease diagnosed annually in the United States. In a state like Nevada, where the sun is both a friend and foe, these are statistics to pay attention to! This article […]

We know you may think this is strange, but your breath is a strong indicator of your overall health. In the same way that your teeth, gums, and even skin can tell us a lot about the rest of your body’s physical condition, your breath is also the canary in the coal mine for the […]

There are some things people do that act kind of like a wrecking ball, causing serious dental problems and gum diseases. The good news is that these habits can be mitigated through diligent best practices to care for your teeth and gums. Dr. Hadley’s team is standing by to help you keep your oral hygiene […]