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Don’t Talk with Your Hand Full
Celebrity or not, wealthy or “just scraping by”, we all have the common bond of having a mouthful of teeth to take care of and we all have to manage our nervousness over routine dental visits and procedures. Billy Crystal, a well known comedian, wrote a funny reflection on what he observed about teeth; some of us can probably relate.
Billy admitted that he grew up not really understanding the importance of oral health…until he observed […]
Smiles & Stem Cell Research
What Are Natal Teeth?
Why So Serious, George?
Have you ever wondered why most early pictures of presidents show a serious, tight-lipped smile?
Could it possibly be because they didn’t want to reveal their terrible teeth and dental habits to the masses? Would you believe that George Washington had such terrible oral issues, that he had only one of his original teeth left by his presidential inauguration. The rest of his mouth, filled with false teeth, often made embarrassing clicking noises when he […]
What to Do About Tooth Pain
If you’ve ever bitten into a cold, tasty ice cream cone or shoveled in a spicy plate of Indian food only to experience sharp, shooting pain in your teeth, you probably have some level of tooth sensitivity. And you aren’t alone. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, over 40 million adults suffer from this frustrating phenomenon. Usually, sensitive teeth respond most dramatically to extreme hot or cold temperatures, acidic or spicy foods, […]
Talking to the Dentist with Your Mouth Pried Open
Jimmy Fallon recently asked people to write in with their weirdest dentist stories. Fortunately, for most patients, the weirdest experience is the attempt at conversation in the chair. You know…the one where you try to answer detailed questions while having your mouth in the most awkward, wide open position.
Dentist: “So how are you enjoying your new job?”
Patient: “Aoinfsdklweruo asoidfaso.”
Dentist: “That sounds great.”
Here […]