After a long hiatus, school athletes are gearing up for another sports year. Given the pandemic, they may be modifying some of their usual habits and practices. But one thing probably won’t change: These young athletes will be looking for every way possible to improve their sports performance. And a new research study offers one […]
The New Year: Time to put away those holiday decorations, collect tax records and—if you’re a pro hockey player—get chummy with your dentist. That’s right! After a disrupted 2020 season due to COVID-19, the NHL is on track to start again sometime in January. Players will be hitting the biscuit (puck) while trying to avoid […]
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma, or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of course. But narcotics are also addictive and can be dangerous if abused. Although addictions often arise from illegal drugs like heroin, they can begin with prescription […]
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn’t. It could be that something simply looks out of place, like crooked teeth. But we might also notice when something is missing—as with one or both of the canine teeth. The canine teeth align just under the eyes and are recognizable by their pointed ends. […]
