Dental Button
Dentists say dental anxiety often keeps people like from getting the dental care they need.But a new instrument called the ¿Dental Button¿ gives them a weapon to ease their fear.The handheld device allows patients to stop the power to the dentist's drill.
Dentists say dental anxiety often keeps people like from getting the dental care they need.But a new instrument called the ¿Dental Button¿ gives them a weapon to ease their fear.The handheld device allows patients to stop the power to the dentist's drill.
Kids and Dental Health: Affected by the Economy
Dentist Sergio Cuevas has been giving dental exams to young children for 13 years. But because of the down economy, he's seeing oral hygiene for students in low income communities being put on the back burner.
Dentist Sergio Cuevas has been giving dental exams to young children for 13 years. But because of the down economy, he's seeing oral hygiene for students in low income communities being put on the back burner.
Sweet Tooth
What would you do if your dentist gave you a lolipop and told you it was good for you?
What would you do if your dentist gave you a lolipop and told you it was good for you?
Some People Are More Prone to Cavities Than Others
Preventative care for your teeth and gums can help prevent cavities and gum disease.
Preventative care for your teeth and gums can help prevent cavities and gum disease.
Free Dentist
Dr. Candice Petrol of Petrol Orthodontics offers free dentistry for special cases such as Andrea whose father passed away causing the family to have financial difficulties and not be able to afford to get her braces.
Dr. Candice Petrol of Petrol Orthodontics offers free dentistry for special cases such as Andrea whose father passed away causing the family to have financial difficulties and not be able to afford to get her braces.
Dental Secrets
Here are some tips to help you save money and time next time you go to the dentist.
Here are some tips to help you save money and time next time you go to the dentist.
Baby Teeth and Stem Cells
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports as part of "Today's Health" focusing on stem cells and baby teeth. Should you save them?
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports as part of "Today's Health" focusing on stem cells and baby teeth. Should you save them?
A Sugar Substitute Could Prevent Tooth Decay
A sugar substitute may be able to prevent tooth decay and cavities in baby teeth, accoding to a new study.
A sugar substitute may be able to prevent tooth decay and cavities in baby teeth, accoding to a new study.
New Dental Drug Helps Stave off Anesthesia Faster
A new FDA-approved drug could help the numbness from dental surgery go away faster than usual.
A new FDA-approved drug could help the numbness from dental surgery go away faster than usual.
Snap On Smile
There's one thing Kayla Kilby doesnt like about her looks-her teeth: she was born with "amelio genesis imperfecta" and has little or no enamel, so whiteneing doesn't work---the solution; a a snap on smile pioneered by dentist Bill Dorfman.
There's one thing Kayla Kilby doesnt like about her looks-her teeth: she was born with "amelio genesis imperfecta" and has little or no enamel, so whiteneing doesn't work---the solution; a a snap on smile pioneered by dentist Bill Dorfman.
Bacteria in the Mouth Can Lead to Heart Problems
Having a dirty mouth can lead to an unhealthy heart.
Having a dirty mouth can lead to an unhealthy heart.
Bad Dental Hygiene Could Harm an Unorn Child
Bacteria from a mother's mouth can travel through the blood and amniotic fluid to her unborn child.
Bacteria from a mother's mouth can travel through the blood and amniotic fluid to her unborn child.
Bad Dental Hygiene Could Harm an Unorn Child
Bacteria from a mother's mouth can travel through the blood and amniotic fluid to her unborn child.
Bacteria from a mother's mouth can travel through the blood and amniotic fluid to her unborn child.
Brushing Your Teeth the Right Way
Sure, most people brush their teeth regularly. But most people also brush their teeth too hard, too fast and for too short a period of time.
Sure, most people brush their teeth regularly. But most people also brush their teeth too hard, too fast and for too short a period of time.
Flossing Your Teeth The Right Way
Flossing is important for a healthy mouth. But to get the most benefit without causing pain, you need to know how to do it the right way.
Flossing is important for a healthy mouth. But to get the most benefit without causing pain, you need to know how to do it the right way.
Dental Implants: Bringing the Carefree Back Into Your Smile
Losing your teeth in an accident or losing them to tooth decay is no laughing matter. Many people with missing teeth are too embarrassed even to smile. But a relatively new procedure called dental implants can permanently repair your smile.
Losing your teeth in an accident or losing them to tooth decay is no laughing matter. Many people with missing teeth are too embarrassed even to smile. But a relatively new procedure called dental implants can permanently repair your smile.
