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There are plenty of hilarious videos of groggy patients coming out of wisdom teeth surgery to keep you occupied for hours. While many of these have turned everyday people into viral video stars, every now and then it really is someone famous. Recently, that someone was Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell …
During this time of year, The main cause, of course, is a certain carbohydrate integral to many holiday goodies: sugar. We humans love it, but so do oral bacteria that readily devour any sugar lingering in our mouth after eating. This fuels bacterial reproduction, which in turn increases the production …
Along with the gums, your teeth’s roots help stabilize them. Without them your teeth couldn’t handle the normal biting forces you encounter every day. That’s why a rare condition called root resorption must be treated promptly: this gradual breakdown and dissolving of root structure could eventually cause you to lose your tooth. …
Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you’re consciously focused on it—or something’s stopping it! So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are you breathing through your nose, or through your mouth? Unless we’re exerting ourselves or have a nasal obstruction, we normally …
Dental crowns are an essential means for restoring damaged or unattractive teeth. A well-crafted crown not only functions well, it looks and blends seamlessly with the rest of the natural teeth. Crowns are artificial caps that cover an entire visible tooth, often used for heavily decayed or damaged teeth …
If you could seem to levitate, walk through walls, or make the Statue of Liberty disappear… would it really matter whether or not you had a bright, shiny smile? According to David Copperfield, who has performed all of these illusions (and many more), the answer is: Yes, absolutely! In a …
Many people with diabetes are hesitant about getting dental implants because they’re under the impression their chances of failure are greater than for non-diabetics. But if you’re one of the 26 million Americans with diabetes, that isn’t necessarily so — with a little extra precaution before, during and after implant …
We understand that there are some people that have deep-rooted anxiety about visiting the dentist. Even when they find a dentist that they trust, a past bad experience may taint their visit. This is why Dr. Tyler Hubbard is proud to offer patients sedation dentistry to make sitting in the …
For most dental procedures you’re usually back to your regular routine in no more than a day or two (or even hours) afterward. For the most part, the mouth heals rather quickly. But there may still be a short period of discomfort after tooth extraction, gum surgery or similar invasive …
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you’re an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at one of the events, it’s sure to be a memorable night. As it was for super model Chrissy Teigen—but for a …
Regular dental visits are just as important for healthy teeth and gums as daily brushing and flossing. Not only will these visits reduce the amount of hidden or hard to reach bacterial plaque (the main source of dental disease), but they’ll also boost the chances problems with teeth and gums …
We can do a great many things to preserve diseased teeth, from filling cavities to crowning damaged but still viable teeth to protect them and restore their attractiveness. But there may come a point where continued treatment just isn’t worth it, and it may be time to remove and replace …
Although we’ve made great strides over the last century making dental visits more pleasant and comfortable, many people still feel a little apprehension about them at one time or another. For a few, though, this apprehension escalates into high anxiety — so high they may even avoid important dental treatment …
Regular dental care from your friendly family dentists, Dr. Tyler Hubbard and Dr. Regan Luders of Door County Dental Care in Sturgeon Bay, WI, will help you protect your sparkling smile. Advantages of visiting a family dentist include these important benefits: Care for the entire family Family dentists don’t set …
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who’s better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” honor at the MTV Movie Awards, for a memorable scene with Will Smith in the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day. When Dear Doctor magazine asked …