The Lifespan of a Cap I had a lower jaw tooth pulled several weeks ago and I have been in constant pain ever since. My dentist says I have a dry socket, which he packed with some type of medicine. That helped for a while, but now the pain is almost unbearable again. What can [...]
7 Lies Your Dentist Knows You’re Telling People tend to stretch the truth a little bit when they visit their dentist. And dentists know it, says Shawn Adibi, DDS, an associate professor in the department of general practice and dental public health at the University of Texas at Houston. For example, when patients say they floss once [...]
Stopped flossing? Teeth still vital to overall health (CNN) Your teeth are more than just something to chew and smile with. Research is increasingly showing that they can have an effect on your overall health. Many Americans think their poor oral health is holding them back. In a 2015 survey by the American Dental Association, 20% of low-income adults [...]
