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Common Oral Procedures
From a routine cleaning or a simple filling to a root canal treatment or a cancer screening we have everything... Show
From a routine cleaning or a simple filling to a root canal treatment or a cancer screening we have everything you need to know when going in for a common oral procedure. Hide
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Adult Braces: What to Know
2,931 viewsIt's never too late to straighten your smile. More and more adults are turning to orthodontics to fix unwanted spaces and crooked teeth, but now without the dreaded "metal mout...
Expert: Paul Fletcher, DDS
Air Abrasion: Drill-less Dental Work
1,007 viewsWhat if having a filling didn't involve any drilling and your cavity could be cleaned out by the equivalent of high-powered wind? Sound like a bunch of hot air? Well, air abras...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Dental Anesthesia Options
814 viewsAnesthesia is supposed to help patients relax. But, ironically, for some the stress of getting anesthesia is almost worse than any actual pain they might feel during the proced...
Expert: Paul Fletcher, DDS
Dental Hygiene Visit 101
3,284 viewsDoes every dental appointment seem the same? You sit in the chair, your dentist pokes around your mouth, tells you to floss more. If this sounds familiar, you're not getting th...
Expert: Paul Fletcher, DDS
Fillings 101
4,118 viewsThere's nothing like a cavity to make you suddenly regret those days and nights when you skipped brushing.Unlike other wounds, cavities don't heal. Once you have them, they nee...
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
2,876 viewsIf a trip to the dentist is right up there with public speaking and a shark attack on your list of fears, you're not the only one. Up to 15 percent of Americans say they skip t...
Expert: Paul Fletcher, DDS
Root Canals 101
1,769 viewsRoot canal treatment can be your tooth's last chance for survival. So what exactly is a root canal? Watch this to find out!
Expert: Richard B. Smith, DDS
Teeth X-rays & Cancer Screenings: How Often is Best?
3,767 viewsSpotting something early can mean preventing possible oral surgery or even tooth loss later. That's where dental x-rays and cancer screenings come in. Watch this to find out wh...
Expert: Paul Fletcher, DDS
EXPERT SPOTLIGHT
Richard B. Smith, DDS
Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, Specialized Dentistry of New York
Associate Clinical Professor, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
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