Dentist

“9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste! And this chewing gum! And this flossing pick!” We’ve all heard this line used in countless advertisements. But have you ever wondered what the 10th dentist recommends? Apparently, there’s a whole online community dedicated to the mysterious dentist who goes against the grain. We’ve taken a trip to The 10th Dentist subreddit, which provides members with a safe space to share their most unpopular and outlandish opinions. Below, you’ll find some of these strange ideas, so…

A Minnesota woman is suing her dentist for an alleged dental marathon gone wrong, involving eight crowns, four root canals, and 20 fillings in a single session, which has left her disfigured.Kathleen Wilson has alleged that a certain Dr. Kevin Molldrem, who has had a practice in Eden Prairie, downtown Minneapolis, since 2004, performed too many procedures in just one visit and falsified how much anesthesia he gave her.In her civil suit filed Thursday (December 21) in Hennepin County District Court, located in…

A simple tooth extraction ended in a trip to the emergency room with nausea, dizziness, and tilted vision for an Australian man in his 60s, who was later diagnosed with a rare disorder that causes blood vessels in the brain to wither.Though it's impossible to say for certain that the bleed and the dental procedure were linked, the authors of a recently published case study suspect a sharp rise in blood pressure was the trigger for what's known in medical parlance as an intracerebral hemorrhage.Even while in the emergency…

A healthy smile helps us live long, well and happy lives. But just like our bodies, our teeth succumb to age-related changes.So what happens to teeth as you age? And what can you do to ensure your smile lasts the distance?First, what are teeth made of?The tooth crown is covered by a hard enamel coat that surrounds softer, brown dentine, which protects a centrally located pulp.Enamel is a complex weave of brittle, honeycomb-clustered strands that interact with light to make teeth appear opalescent (a pearly, milky…

Johnny Depp recent appearance at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival wasn't well received by his die-hard fans who were shocked to see what they labelled as "rotting teeth". Pictures of Depp went viral on social media and fans argued that his habit of drinking and smoking could be attributed to the bad state of his teeth. Johnny Depp(Getty Images/Twitter) Amid all this, celebrity dentist Dr. Apa who has treated stars like Kendall Jenner and Simon Cowell, spoke to Page Six and talked about the current state of Depp's…

Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock)A healthy mouth may just help keep the brain healthy as well, new research out this week suggests. The study, a broad review of the existing evidence, found that poor dental health was linked to a later higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia. This increased risk was especially apparent for those missing some or all of their teeth.Many studies have indicated that the health of our teeth and gums can influence the body elsewhere, including the brain. But other studies have been less…