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You need a root canal
You need a root canal
When you hear the words, "You need a root canal," you are often gripped with fear and anxiety. The inside of your hands become clammy and the feeling of dread overcomes you. The response is usually, "I don't want a root canal, doc. I hear people have problems with them." Unfortunately, root canals have gotten ...
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Root canal myths
Root canal myths
By Dr Andre Clarke
A root canal procedure is a treatment to repair and to save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it. In the past, if a patient had a tooth with a diseased nerve, he/she would most likely have to lose that tooth. In recent times, with root canal therapy, it is possible to save that tooth.
Inside of every tooth is the pulp (it provides nutrients and nerve fiber...
Common dental problems and diseases
Common dental problems and diseases
Experiencing dental pain and suffering can be traumatic and unpleasant. Are you aware that most of the diseases and problems in dentistry can be easily prevented? This week's column is the first in a two-part series on the four most common dental diseases and problems usually seen in dental offices today. Toothaches: Toothaches are one of ...
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Teeth grinding causes serious oral health complications
Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Bruxism is when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis and the person is not aware of it. The teeth can be damaged and several oral health complications can arise.
The relationship between dental health and overall health
The mouth is the gateway to your overall health.
What to do if a tooth gets knocked out
What to do if a tooth gets knocked out
Managing dental injuries during sports is fairly common for children and adults. Sports-related dental injuries can range from a minor chip of a tooth to a violent collision resulting in the whole tooth being knocked out.
Best standard of dental care
Best standard of dental care
Periodontist Dr. Antoine Clarke is taking his view of dentistry to a whole new level with the addition of a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) digital imaging that is increasingly being used by dental professionals for various clinical applications, including dental implant planning, visualization of abnormal teeth, evaluation of the jaws and face, cleft palate assessment, diagnosis of dental ca...
Lenny Kravitz gives the gift of healthy smiles
Lenny Kravitz gives the gift of healthy smiles
Hundreds of Eleuthera residents are flashing bright, healthy smiles thanks to singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz and the GLO Good Foundation who partnered once again to put on a free dental clinic in Gregory Town, Eleuthera.
Lenny Kravitz promises: We're here to serve the people
HUNDREDS of Eleuthera residents are flashing bright healthy smiles thanks to world famous singer/songwriter Lenny Kravitz and the GLO Good Foundation that partnered once again to put on a free dental clinic in Gregory Town, Eleuthera.
Lenny Kravitz gives the gift of healthy smiles to Eleutherans
Hundreds of Eleuthera residents are flashing bright healthy smiles thanks to world famous singer, songwriter Lenny Kravitz and the GLO Good Foundation who partnered once again to put on a free dental clinic in Gregory Town, Eleuthera.