FDA Warns of Complications with Teething Gels Containing Benzocaine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received reports of methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious blood disorder that is associated with pain relievers, including teething gels, that contain benzocaine sold under the brand names Anbesol, Hurricaine,...
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Book for Kids Scared of Dental Visits
If your child has had an unpleasant experience at a dental office, maybe the following book may help...
Brothers write book for kids scared of dentists
By DrBicuspid Staff
January 19, 2009 -- A Maryland dentist, picking up the work of his dead brother, has published a...
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There is No Need to Prolong the Pain….Let us Heal your Canker Sores in Seconds!
Do you recall noticing a painful open sore with a red border and a white or yellowish center developing in your mouth? Have you ever felt a tingling...
Read moreNo comments DIAMOND DENTAL INTRODUCES SOFT TISSUE LASER CARE
We have recently purchased our first soft tissue laser for our patients. We are one of the first dental practices in the area to have the ability to use a laser...
Understanding Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance—the reduced ability to digest milk sugar (lactose)—is not as hard to cope with as many people think.
Lactose can be digested only with the aid of lactase, an intestinal enzyme that virtually all human infants produce. That’s how babies digest breast milk. Many...
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How's Your Hand Hygiene?
October 1, 2010 12:00 AM by Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and Michael F. Roizen, MD | Comment
It's no news that washing your hands knocks down cold and flu germs. Of course, given that 15% of us still don't wash our hands...
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The Secret to Shrugging Off Colds
You know the type. Everyone else is dropping like flies from the latest bug, but there's that one person who never seems phased by it.
Know what her secret is? Look under her desk. You'll probably see a pair of...
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INTRODUCING OUR NEW ASSOCIATE DENTIST
In an effort to provide the most convenient and comprehensive dental care for our patients, we’ve added a part-time associate dentist.
Natasha Yashar, D.D.S., M.S. is a Board Certified Periodontist, whose skills include: implant placement, gum surgeries, treatment of...
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Don’t Let Bad Breath Trouble Your Pretty Smile
15 Tips to Freshen Your Breath
WebMD Feature By Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhD Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD
The kiss. The smile. The breath. What’s most important to you (and to your significant other)? Chances...
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Are You Getting Enough Potassium?
Why you need potassium -- and how much is too much, too little, or just right.
By Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Potassium is a key player in good health,...