Even if you’ve read about all the safety precautions dentists are taking to protect themselves and their patients in the new COVID-wary environment, you’re probably still more reluctant than usual to ...

I just got back from a couple of hours at the dentist. Had a couple of cavities. My teeth seem to be of the sugarcube variety. This isn't good for me, but it is good for my dentist. I think I had it ...

If going to the dentist makes you nervous, consider this: Some patients are so anxious they gag at the mere sight of an instrument, while others have to worry because they’ve accidentally swallowed a ...

Healthy eating and regular visits to the doctor are important for expectant mothers, and so is paying attention to your teeth.With all the hormonal changes going on, pregnant women may experience some ...

As a retired dentist there are so many things wrong with the above that there is not enough time to list them this month. Just a couple: 1) "Electronic drill"? What is that? I assume you mean laser ...

Barbara Scott's dental phobia dates back to her early childhood days. She's never responded well to medications used to numb the mouth before a dental procedure, so she'd endure drilling and filling ...