Cold sores are small blisters that form around the mouth that are clear and filled with fluid. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus which lives inside nerve tissue. It is estimated that 80% of the population carry the virus and 60 million people have outbreaks once or more per year. Cold sores are also known as fever blisters or Herpes Simplex or HSV1, this is not the same as genital herpes.

Dental professionals are first-line general healthcare providers for many patients, and by performing basic screening measures for common diseases, can have a substantial impact on the oral and systemic health of their patients

Baby teeth are temporary. That’s a fact. They will fall out and get replaced by adult teeth at some point another fact. Unfortunately, this is also the main reason why many parents feel too relaxed about their kid’s teeth.