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When it comes to fillings, dental patients have a choice between metallic amalgam fillings that have been around for 150 years and relatively new, resin composite fillings that have been in wide-use since the 1990s. To give you a better idea of what type of filling is right for you, we’ve listed some of the … Continued
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According to a recent study in the medical journal Cancer, receiving multiple dental X-rays significantly increases your chance of developing a brain tumor called a meningioma. However, does this mean you should never get a dental X-ray again? Researchers led by Yale University professor Dr. Elizabeth Claus looked at 1,433 Americans who have had meningiomas … Continued
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In celebration of the back-to-school season, we’re promoting children’s oral health. Did you know that one of the best ways to protect your child against cavities is through dental sealants? To learn more about sealants, make an appointment to meet with Dr. Kari Blankenship, our new pediatric dentist, who can give you all the facts and … Continued
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With the Olympics wrapping up on Sunday, it’s easy to get a bit blue about this week’s television programming. What could possibly top women’s gymnastics for drama or Michael Phelps for excitement? How could we possibly get our thrills without Usain Bolt smoking everyone again… and again… and again? Thankfully, the Discovery Channel has us … Continued
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Although most American teens desire straight teeth and many get braces or Invisalign to achieve aligned pearly whites, not everyone in the world thinks it’s cute. In Japan, many teenage girls are undergoing dental procedures called yaeba, or “double tooth.” Yaeba elongates a girl’s canine teeth to give them a fang-like appearance, or some say, … Continued
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In celebration of Dr. Kari Blankenship’s arrival at Greenspoint Dental, we’ll be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies to school-aged patients until the end of August. Dr. Blankenship is a recent graduate of the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. Though she graduated with a doctorate in Dental Surgery, Dr. Blankenship … Continued
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Two researchers have apparently discovered a new miracle chemical that can keep your teeth cavity-free forever. Jose Cordoba of Yale University and Erich Astudillo of Universidad de Santiago in Chile have developed a cavity prevention chemical called “Keep 32”. The “32” refers to the number of teeth in the human mouth and the “keep” refers … Continued
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You might’ve seen the video “David After Dentist” in which seven-year-old David gives a zany interview with his dad on the ride home from the dentist. It was viewed more than 112 million times on YouTube and spawned a host of parodies. Well if you enjoyed David, then you might also like Chaddy who was … Continued
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Four molars found in Myanmar might be changing what we think about the origins of mankind. Most researchers agree that Homo sapiens originated in Africa some 150,000 years ago and began to migrate throughout Eurasia between 55,000 and 60,000 years ago. In the east our ancestors replaced a rival form of primate known as Homo … Continued
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We’ve all gotten our wisdom teeth removed or at least heard of someone getting their wisdom teeth removed. Wisdom teeth surgery is typically a good excuse for lazing around the house for a couple days, eating copious amounts of ice cream and popping some pleasant pain relievers. But there are a few things about wisdom teeth … Continued