The novelty of seeing someone's face repeated on another human creates a positive moment of surprise that will be instantly apparent on your own face. Do you feel genuine happiness when you encounter the miracle of identical twins? Well, maybe there's a dental practice in your … [Read More...]
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Why dental insurance makes good people do bad things
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Should dental hygienists give shots?
When people talk about what they hate most about going to the dentist, they're usually talking about the needle. I mean, who in their right mind would ever consent to allowing another person to give a shot in a place that has as many nerve endings as our … [Read More...]
Get Listerine fluoride for free with Obamacare – maybe
I feel very targeted right now. It's because I'm one of the 16% of Americans that everyone is fighting to either "guarantee insurance" for or "force insurance" upon, depending on which side of the aisle you stand. You see, my family has … [Read More...]
How do you floss under a retainer?
It used to be such a dread, seeing patients with fixed lingual retainers. I mean, they're great because they keep your teeth from shifting after you've had braces, but GAWRSH, do they have to be so difficult to floss around? Not any more. Thanks to the … [Read More...]
Candy that really fights cavities
Why do you get cavities? It's not because your teeth are soft. Cavities happen in mouths where the environment is all jacked up. Too much acid, too many germs, an abundance of refined foods, too little saliva. Basically the little ecosystem in your mouth is … [Read More...]
Battlebots: American Eagle vs Hu-Friedy
Do you want to see a secret video of one dental hygiene instrument killing another? Sure you do. But first, a confession: It's not really secret. This video has been on YouTube since May of 2013 but as of the time I'm writing this it's had less than a … [Read More...]