Author page: Doctors Hancock and Johnston

Q&A About Wisdom Teeth from a Dentist

January 17, 2020 by Doctors Hancock and Johnston 259

For many people, the thought of having their wisdom teeth removed sounds only slightly preferable to medieval torture. But the truth is, this vital procedure is an important way to prevent infections, cysts, tooth crowding, and damage to nearby...

Gum Disease

November 27, 2018 by Doctors Hancock and Johnston 245

Chances are that you or a family member have some stage of gum (periodontal) disease. Relax. While many adults do develop some degree of periodontal disease as part of the aging process, there are some steps you can take to prevent periodontal...

Oral Cancer

November 27, 2018 by Doctors Hancock and Johnston 733

Oral cancer is not a pleasant subject, but one that we would like to discuss with you. You see, almost 30,000 new cases of oral cancer will occur this year and about one-third that number will die from the disease. Remember, mouth cancer is...