Have you ever heard someone say they would rather have a root canal than do something else? If so, then you know this wasn't an expression of how much they love root canals, but rather how much they dislike that other thing. Root canals have a bad rap. This procedure often is a great way to stop the pain you may be experiencing on a daily ...
Read MoreIf we are concerned about anything in our society, it’s bad breath. We chew a piece of gum or grab a mint after a meal. We swish mouthwash in the morning. We have toothpastes and flosses in countless flavors. We check our breath before a date, and we have breath sprays and strips for last-minute freshening up. Bad breath is embarrassing for the ...
Read MoreOrthodontics have improved millions of lives across Kentucky. Straighter teeth look better, and often they are healthier, too. When your bite is correctly aligned, you can clean your teeth more easily, and you are less likely to experience tooth and gum problems. (You still need to brush and floss.) Lots of people have teeth that are out of ...
Read MoreYou deserve the best dental care you can find. Whether you live in Richmond, Winchester, Georgetown, or anywhere else in the Lexington area, we intend to give you that service at Beaumont Family Dentistry. The staff at all three of our locations strives to give you the best patient care in a supportive, relaxed, and understanding environment. If ...
Read MoreHave you ever heard of cosmetic dentistry? If so, do you know what it is? When you think of cosmetics, you probably think of makeup or some other product people use to look better. Dentistry, as you probably know, is the field of medicine that deals with the mouth and surrounding area. Cosmetic dentistry therefore is dentistry aimed at improving ...
Read MoreHave you ever asked your children, “Did you brush your teeth?” Maybe your son or daughter said, “Yes,” but you were not convinced. You know you just told them to brush, and they were barely in the bathroom longer enough to turn the water on and off. Being a parent is hard. You can’t take a break like you can from you job. But maybe there ...
Read MoreIf you are old enough to remember the television series The Six Million Dollar Man, then you probably recall the opening sequence. Actor Lee Majors portrayed astronaut Steve Austin, who barely survived a serious accident. In the opening a voiceover says, “We can rebuild him. We have the technology.” The speaker continues to say that when they ...
Read MoreIf you’ve been to the movies recently, you may have seen a preview of the newest Star Wars movie. Maybe you’ve enjoyed the adventures of The Avengers or the Guardians of the Galaxy in recent years. In all those movies, several characters use lasers to fight for their particular cause. Laser shows are often used as part of concerts or set to ...
Read MoreThe next time you are at the grocery store, pick up any celebrity magazine. At the very least, take a good look at the cover. The featured entertainer of the week will be posed nicely with a big smile on his or her face. It might even be a family photo with lots of smiling faces. You will notice their pearly white teeth. This has become a cliché ...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever had a migraine headache, you know it’s not something you want to repeat. Your head hurts. Light hurts your eyes, and even everyday sounds can seem unbearable. If you are have headaches on a regular basis, the source of your problem might be your jaw. TMJ disorders, or TMD, can cause headaches (among other problems). If this ...
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