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Monthly Archives: September, 2011

Flossing In Public: Is It OK?

Did you know that about two months ago at a minor league baseball game in Lowell, Massachusetts an obscure dental world record was set? Over...

Why People Hate the Dentist: My Theory, Part II

Three weeks ago, I wrote about why people hate the dentist.  I promised a second installment that includes my other theory as to why...

Why Your Tooth Is Sensitive After A Filling

Many people experience sensitivity after getting a dental filling.  As I've mentioned, sometimes this sensitivity can be attributed to a high filling. A tooth can...

History of the Tooth Fairy

I've always found the tooth fairy rather fascinating. Why on earth would anyone in their right mind want to pay people for their discarded...

OA Links: There Are Lots of Good Dentists

Lately, it seems like dentists have been getting a lot of bad press — which in turn casts dentists in a negative light.  While...

Radiation from Dental X-Rays: How Much Radiation Do You Get from Dental X-Rays?

In order for dentists to see hidden problems in your jaws and in your teeth, it is necessary to take x-rays.  It goes without...

How To Know If You Have Bad Breath: 5 Easy Ways

Imagine driving down a country road on a beautiful afternoon.  All of the sudden, you see an accident ahead.  You pull your car over...

No Dental Work Is As Good As Your Natural Teeth

Pretend that you're in your car driving on a freshly-paved road.  Doesn't it feel nice as your tires effortlessly glide on the smooth, even...

Problems that a High Filling Can Cause

Many people wonder what they should do when they come home from the dentist after getting a filling and notice that their bite isn't...

Odontogenic Keratocyst: Overview and Treatment

I've gotten a few questions about odontogenic keratocysts lately, so I figured it would be good to write an article detailing what we know...

Why People Hate the Dentist: My Theory

One of my professors told me that he has often been told, "Hey Doc, it's nothing personal, but I hate dentists."  This professor also...

Parts of a Dental Implant: The Implant, Abutment, and Crown

When people talk about  getting a dental implant, they generally think of getting a brand new tooth in their mouth.  While you do get...

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