Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They
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Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
Millions of people, around Knoxville, Tennessee and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to
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TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles
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A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
posted: Dec. 09, 2021.
During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read more -
Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
posted: Nov. 29, 2021.
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could Read more -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read more -
Your Dentist May Be Able To Provide You With a Sleep Apnea Solution
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Morning tiredness, brain fog and snoring are just some of the indicators of a medical condition known as sleep apnea. And, it's worse than waking up on the wrong Read more -
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
posted: Oct. 30, 2021.
It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent Read more -
We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.
For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; Read more -
Royal Treatment for a Damaged Tooth
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.
If your tooth sustains damage that compromises its structure — typically through decay or trauma — you have several options depending on the extent of the damage: One of Read more -
See Your Dentist First Before Using a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.
Are your stained teeth bumming you out? There's good news—you can transform that dull and dingy smile yourself with a tooth whitening product. There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening kits Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read more