Your life has suddenly turned upside down. You just learned you have cancer and you're struggling to understand the diagnosis, the prognosis and how your life is about to change.

One of the first recommendations by your doctor may surprise you. Many oncologists recommend cancer patients see a dentist to correct any problems with your teeth or gums before you start radiation or chemotherapy treatments. More than one-third of people treated for cancer have side effects that affect the mouth, the National Institutes of Health reports. Here is what you can do to help alleviate some of the common problems.

If you have an exposed tooth root, it's usually the sign of a problem. Coast Dental Periodontist Michael Quinn explains the possible causes of exposed tooth roots and how they can be fixed. The pictures help tell the story.

Can brushing and flossing actually save your life? Researchers are asking that question as they learn more about the link between gum disease and heart disease.

Researchers have found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as people without gum disease, according to the American Academy of Periodontology. Periodontal disease can also worsen existing heart conditions, researchers report.

Has this ever happened to you? You lean in for a kiss with your significant other, and suddenly all you want to do is back away! Your loved one's breath could make skunks cry, it's so bad.

What makes breath smell? Here are some of the most common reasons.

Oral cancer is on the rise. It's no longer mostly smokers or tobacco-users; it's sexually-active people between the ages of 20 and 50. And some people don't have any risk factors at all.

When your dentist suggests you have an oral cancer screening test, it can be a shock. Here are the stories of two oral cancer survivors, one whose cancer was detected quickly and one whose cancer was not diagnosed for more than two years. If you read just one story today, make this it.

Having yellow or brown stains on your teeth can be embarrassing. Fortunately, it’s within your control to eliminate most kinds of tooth stains and prevent them from coming back.

Dr. Mohammad Sajid, a Coast Dental Robin Road dentist in Acworth, Georgia, outlines the five most common reasons for stained teeth and what you can do about them.

January is National Get Organized Month! It's the perfect time to take these five simple steps to get your oral health back on track.

Best of all, two of them you can do right now.

Wall Street Journal health reporter Melinda Beck details the link between your oral health and your overall health. Find out why a visit to your dentist is more important than ever!

Alvin & the Chipmunks celebrate the holiday season with this classic! Happy Holidays from all of us at Coast Dental.

Cookies and candy canes, hot cocoa and pie, tins filled with fudge and brightly-wrapped sweets. We love the holidays, even if our waistlines do not. Unfortunately, the season of snacking can also affect our teeth. Check out these five easy ways you can make sure you’re still smiling when January rolls around.