It's clear that people fear root canals. If you did a survey if people would rather have a one-hour root canal procedure or stay in prison for one week, you can imagine how the responses could be split. But why. [...]
Should you be doing mewing? If you’ve been on Youtube, you’ve probably heard of mewing. It's the hottest craze in the beauty industry with claims of defining the jawline. But if we listened to traditional beauty marketing we’d all be [...]
NTI Appliance? What on earth is that and why would anyone brand a product with that name? Well, I must tell you, it’s obvious the dental industry loves three-letter anonyms. The NTI device is a mouth guard for TMJ that [...]
When you think of the sculptures of Michelangelo, what's one thing that comes to mind? A beautiful, chiseled jawline. Regardless, male or female, most people probably would assume jawline definition is a major player in the perception of beauty. But [...]
Does anyone have a magic formula to stop feeling unfulfilled? How about the secret to personal success, happiness, and well-being? Of course not. So stop believing the lie. Past performance does not predict future performance, for you or anyone else. [...]
The nose is right above the mouth. When it comes to the face, they’re essentially neighbors. But is there such a thing as sinus infection tooth pain? It turns out there is. That mild toothache that you are having might [...]
If you’re a boxer sparing in preparation for a heavyweight fight, sure it’s normal to have jaw pain. But when you’re sitting reading a book, and you have pain in your jaw, that’s a bit more unusual. So if you’re [...]
Updated: September 30, 2025 • Medically reviewed by Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD Do you know the phrase, I’m so frustrated I want to pull my hair out? Well sometimes that phrase applies to dentistry. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? [...]
An ounce of prevention is worth way more than a pound of cure, at least when it comes to dental work. Dental decay is the most common dental condition, but do you know what is a close second? Gum issues [...]
When people think of the dentist, the first word that comes to mind is “teeth,” right? And although that's great consistent word recognition, it’s missing a big piece of the puzzle: The gums. The supporting structures of the teeth are [...]
