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Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
updated: Aug. 09, 2016
Your teeth and gums are filled with nerves that make the mouth one of the most sensitive areas in the body. But thanks to local anesthesia, you won't feel Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
updated: Jul. 25, 2016
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read more -
Severe Face Pain can be Managed to Reduce Discomfort
updated: Jul. 17, 2016
Recurring episodes of severe pain along your face could mean you have trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Although not always curable, TN can be managed effectively with the right strategy. TN affects Read more -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
updated: Jul. 02, 2016
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read more -
Not all Crowns are Alike - or Cost the Same
updated: Jun. 17, 2016
All crowns are designed to restore functionality to a damaged tooth. But crowns can differ from one another in their appearance, in the material they’re made from, and how Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
updated: Jun. 02, 2016
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more -
Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School
updated: May 18, 2016
While you do all you can to provide your child healthy meals and snacks at home, they still face tempting choices for unhealthy fare when they’re away. Unfortunately, their Read more -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
updated: May 03, 2016
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more -
Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
updated: Apr. 18, 2016
That bit of gum bleeding after you brush, along with redness and swelling, are strong signs you have gingivitis, a form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without treatment, though, your Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
updated: Apr. 10, 2016
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more -
Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
updated: Mar. 26, 2016
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
updated: Mar. 11, 2016
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more -
Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
updated: Feb. 25, 2016
Other than the common cold, tooth decay is the most prevalent disease in the world. And while a cavity or two may seem like a minor matter, tooth decay’s Read more -
A Royal Fix
updated: Feb. 10, 2016
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more -
Preventing Dental Disease Starts with Assessing Your Unique Risk
updated: Jan. 19, 2016
Over the last century dentistry has acquired the knowledge, techniques and treatments to prevent or minimize tooth decay. With this enhanced knowledge we’ve amassed a wealth of data about Read more -
Spice Up Your Teeth
updated: Jan. 04, 2016
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read more