Dental Headlines & News
Cavities on the increase for kids Too many little kids with decaying teeth and cavities is a major concern for most dentists, says Dr. "I've been practising for 40 years and it's worse now than ever," he says. "In some cases, when babies cry at night and wake up the fathers, the mothers get beaten. On three occasions, when I have said that a child needs treatment, the husband has reacted by blaming the wife for being a bad mother, swearing at her and hitting her, right there in the office. These are the kinds of mothers who protect themselves and their children by putting honey, sugar or, in some cases, in desperation, alcohol in the bottle to pacify the child."
Dentists embracing lasers: Quicker recovery, less pain make cost worth it Dentist John Messinger demonstrates one of two laser tools he uses in his dentistry practice in Plymouth which only about 10% of dentists have. It makes going to the dentists less painful.
New Advances In Cosmetic Dentristy Stimulate Tooth Tissue Growth
What if there was a drug that could revive the tissues of your mouth that support your teeth?Well, it seems that there is a biopharmaceutical company that says it has a such a drug. It's called, Acologix and it is said to be able to restore the dental pulp...
Giving Teeth Whitening a Bad Name?
Seems there is a company in LA called White Overnite who are milking people out of their money by ordering something for free and hitting up their credit card with a high priced item.Not only that, but they are even misrepresenting their product by claiming...
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Reveals All
Hilary Duff just got porcelain veneers to go over her four chipped front teethOther stars going the cosmetic smile improving route: Michael Douglas also likes porcelain veneers.Other celebs including Jon Bon Jovi, Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jessica...
Beauty : Care For Your Looks Starting Today!
It is said that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. That probably explains why possessing beauty and being beautiful is one of the foremost preoccupations of human beings. Over the years, consumerism has transformed such preoccupations into frank obsession....
Dental Care in Guatemala by A Caring Dentist
Dentist Hal Reed is a gracious dentist who cares. Since 1998, Dr. Reed has spearheaded a group of dentists into the depths of Guatemala for the underprivileged children there. In this poverty stricken country, Reed helps those in need. "Reed's mission is...
Spotlight is on best everyday products (The Morning Call)
From flavorful coffee beans for a morning eye-opener to picnic plates that can stand up to mounds of fried chicken, Consumer Reports recently identified the top-performing supermarket products in five major categories -- foods, snacks, drinks, personal care and stuff for the home -- and 39 product subcategories.
Teeth Whitening and Hollywood - It's a Match!
I found this fun little website that gives out PR releases on happenings in Hollywood. Here are 2 new releases:Polished Teeth Make The ManTurns out Ben Affleck's teeth were just not up to snuff and it takes pearly whites to make a leading man. Affleck has...
Weight Watchers demonstrator accused of shoplifting cupcakes at Port St. Lucie Publix (Fort Pierce Tribune)
The loss prevention official said she saw Kelly L. Barber “conceal store items” in a blue bin and leave the store without paying for the goods, which included Weight Watchers cupcakes, a book and teeth whitening strips.
Dear Sarah: Is teeth-whitening safe? (Times Online)
A reader wants to do it at home. But which ingredients are good and what is the effect on gums and teeth in general?
All-night toothpaste benefits (The Morning Call)
Proctor & Gamble is touting its new Crest Pro-Health Night toothpaste as going a few steps beyond regular toothpaste. The toothpaste is purported to work through the night with an antibacterial fluoride so that you wake up with a cleaner mouth in the morning. Considering that 81 percent of Americans admit to having neglected to brush their teeth at night, according to a survey by P&G, sounds ...
Hobbit Watch: Did the hobbit have a root canal? [Sciam Observations Blog] Hobbit skeptic Maciej Henneberg is proposing that the skeleton known as LB1-the most complete hobbit by far-appears on the basis of photographs to have had a filling, possibly a root canal, in its lower left first molar (the M1). If true, this would mean the hobbit is a modern human, not a new species, which is the minority viewpoint that Henneberg and his colleagues have been arguing all along..
Washington DC (The San Francisco Examiner)
CINCINNATI , April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to getting in shape and looking your best, celebrity fitness trainer Kim Lyons , who also appears on The Biggest Loser, knows it all!
Snap on Teeth - Florida Cosmetic Dentist Reveals All!
A Dazzling Celebrity Smile May Not Be Out of Reach with Snap-on-Teethby Florida Dentist Dr. Mitchell A. PohA new affordable entry into the field of cosmetic dentistry is becoming vogue, Snap-on-Teeth.Now individuals who don't have that perfect white smile can...
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