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How Many Veneers Do You Need?
You’re unhappy with your smile and are thinking about getting some cosmetic dentistry done, but you’re not sure how many teeth to have done? In this article I’ll answer many of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that we hear during Cosmetic Dentistry Consultations. Take a good look at this old image of Matthew Perry […]
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Do You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Given all the other nonsense floating around social media, I’m not surprised to see this item circulating how dentists allegedly rip off the public: wisdom teeth extractions. So let’s talk about the following questions, then cover the answers. Unlike most of my articles, this is going to be a lot of LISTS! I’ve also included […]
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Food Myths Abound – Ignore Them & Just Enjoy Eating
Before diving in, please understand that this is a very incomplete review of a truly superb book about the realities of health and nutrition. I could write so much more but ultimately stopped so as to not write a book of my own. However, I HIGHLY recommend this book! Dr. Payet MSG. Salt. Fat. Adkins. […]
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Juicing, Fruit Juices, & Energy Drinks: Worse than Soda?
Back on December 1st 2014, Forbes.com published an article on a study with the headline: Pure Juice Won’t Rot Your Kids’ Teeth. It didn’t get a lot of attention, thank goodness, because while the article was factual, it significantly overstated the conclusion, much like the 2015 Newsweek article claiming a non-existent link between fluoride and ADHD, […]
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Why I Don’t Buy Organic Food
You might be wondering why I’m writing about where I go grocery shopping, right? Good question! The reason is simple: as part of my blogging, I see myself as an educator about science and medicine. As they become increasingly complex, it’s harder for the public to understand what’s important, what’s real, what’s junk, etc. Also, […]
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Water Fluoridation Does NOT Increase ADHD
Alternately, this post could be titled: There is Good Science, Bad Science, and Plain Ole JUNK Science As a follow-up to my recent study on the incredible safety of fluoride in water and dental products, this is a perfect opportunity to talk about why science journalism, and even some research, can do far more harm […]
