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Molars, incisors and canines -- oh, my
Concerned about the strength of teeth-whitening chemicals and by the growing number of non-dental venues through which they're being sold, the American Dental Assn.
The teeth are gone, let's hope wisdom isn't
I was assured many things before my operation to have my wisdom teeth removed. Among them, the promises that I would be blissfully stoned for the entire day following the procedure, that I would get to miss up to five glorious days of school and, most crucially, that I would get to snack on innumerable soft treats for a week, including such ...
Ouster of Wayne Cauthen shakes up city
Thursdays surprise ouster of Wayne Cauthen as city manager could well rattle Kansas City far beyond his office on the 29th floor of City Hall.The removal was so messy, critics said Friday, it could complicate the citys budget crisis, create further tension on the council and damage the citys tarnished image.It unfortunately perpetuates the sense of ...
United States: Afghanistan Discussions Continue; Significant...
The latest reservations came from U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry, who recently sent two strongly-worded memos to President Obama questioning the wisdom of sending 40,000 additional U.S. troops - as recommended by the top American commander in Afghanistan, Gen.... This service is completely FREE but for the full article and ...
The Ringley teether family just got bigger and better
Considering my youngest is getting all her molars and eye teeth in at the same time , the super smart Ringley teether , a mom-invented natural wood and organic terry cloth teething toy, is in regular rotation around my place.
Implant, not bridge, is best dental care
I first lost a permanent molar to decay in my early 20s, and the resulting bridge has had to be replaced several times in subsequent decades, ultimately as a four-part apparatus.
People cashing in gold fillings
For years, people with bad teeth have invested in fillings made of gold. Now with the price of gold through the roof, people are realizing that practice has brought a whole new meaning to the phrase, "putting your money where your mouth is." At least two business people in Hannibal who regularly purchase gold report that people are walking into ...
Chance discovery leads to high-yielding new pigeon pea variety
Accidental discovery: The farmer, Raj Kumar Rathore, in the fields with his pigeon pea crops.
Could wearing a high-tech brace boost your hearing?
A device that transmits sound through the teeth could help the hard-of-hearing. The high-tech gadget is clipped on to the teeth and works by sending sound up through the bones in the face to the centre of the ear.
A Thompson man set to have all his upper teeth removed claims he awoke from surgery to find dentists didn't stop there and extracted all his lower teeth as well.
Health care incentives bizarre
Feeling healthy today? I sure hope so because these days the state of our health care system is at its highest level of disappointment.
Grinding your teeth? It's stress
YOU CAN practically track Steve Barkley's stress by the level of activity in his temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull and helps one chew, talk and yawn.
Pessimists more likely to avoid going to the dentist
Feeling down in the mouth, can let your mouth down, researchers have found. By Richard Alleyne , Science Correspondent Published: 5:15PM GMT 11 Nov 2009 A study reveals that people with a negative view of the world are "more likely to have poor oral health, including decayed or missing teeth". The finding came after comparing the anxiety levels of ...
Visit to dentist can prove a life-saver
NOBODY likes a trip to the dentist - but for thousands of people every year, grinning and bearing it can be the difference between life and death.
Deal over boy's heart attack A 2.5 MILLION damages claim over a boy...
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Surprising Ways to Lower Your Diabetes Risk
We all know that what we eat and how much we exercise determines our proclivity for diabetes, but did you know there are some other ways that you can lower your risk? Read on to see four unlikely links to the disease.
Scottish News: Mum sues doctor for 2.5m after boy, six,...
THE mum of a little boy who suffered a heart attack on the operating table while having teeth removed is claiming 2.5million damages.
Anxious people more likely to have dental problems
South East Asia News.Net Tuesday 10th November, 2009 People with anxious personalities are more likely to have poor oral health, including decayed or missing teeth, says a new study.
Tempting fate and the Tooth Fairy
It's been a few years since I last mentioned the Tooth Fairy. Apparently she's gotten a little more aggressive in that time.
An internist at Kaiser Permanente offered the following explanation after drawing two semi-circles on the examination table paper.
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