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| MADtv’s Stuart Meets the Tooth Fairy |
| 2008-07-02 21:41:35 |
If you’ve been following the comical videos I’ve been posting on Dental Heroes, you’ve probably noticed that a number of them are from the television show, MADtv. Am I obsessed with MADtv? No. But, they do make some of the best dental-related comedy bits ever. “Stuart Meets the Tooth Fairy” is no exception. Have a [...]...
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| Invisalign: The Straight Truth |
| 2008-07-01 19:18:56 |
The following is a guest post written by Blake Abel, of Antibraces.com. Please note that I am not opposed to the usage of traditional metal braces. I do, however, feel that it is important to highlight alternatives to industry standards in order to allow you to make the most informed personal decision possible. With that [...]...
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| Product Review: Dr. Collins Periodontal Toothbrush |
| 2008-06-30 21:57:22 |
Dr. Collins Periodontal Toothbrush
The following is a description and some features of Dr. Collins Periodontal Toothbrush according to the Dr. Collins website:
…Dr. Collins Perio Toothbrush penetrates the areas between teeth and gums removing plaque and food particles, while gently massaging gums without pain and bleeding. It gives you cleaner teeth, healthier gums and saves tooth [...]...
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| DentalHeroes.com Officially Launched |
| 2008-06-30 01:01:38 |
Migrating the Dental Heroes Wordpress installation from http://www.dental-plan-providers.com/Blog to its own domain(http://www.dentalheroes.com) has been on my list of things to do for some time now. As of today, June 29th, the Dental Heroes blog is officially live on dentalheroes.com.
Why did I make the move? I felt that is was necessary to move the Dental [...]...
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| MadTV’s Lorraine Goes to the Dentist |
| 2008-06-27 01:41:59 |
If you’re familiar with Lorraine from MadTV, you know that her off-the-wall antics would be a dentist’s worst nightmare. Thankfully, Lorraine is just a character on TV. You’ll see why dentists everywhere would dread her as a patient in this video clip:
What do you think?
Do you think dentists should be required to treat individuals like [...]...
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| Win the Ultimate Dental Health Makeover |
| 2008-06-24 23:21:15 |
Deardoctor.com and a handful of sponsors are offering you the dental makeover of a lifetime, appropriately dubbed “The Ultimate Dental Health Makeover”. This contest, the website’s 3rd in recent years, is really unique. Unlike most corporate-sponsored contests, there is no designated prize. They leave that part up to you - with some conditions, of course. [...]...
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| Product Review: Dr. Collins Dental Work Floss |
| 2008-06-23 18:50:39 |
Dr. Collins Dental Work Floss
The following is a description and some features of Dr. Collins Dental Work Floss according to the Dr. Collins website:
The shred resistant Dental Work Floss features a unique multifilament that picks up more plaque and debris. The mild mint wax coating allows the Dental Work Floss to slip easily between the [...]...
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| Help Listerine Support Right to Play |
| 2008-06-20 12:51:55 |
For most of us, the challenges faced by war-torn and impoverished people around the world are unfathomable. For some of us on the outside, it’s easy to simply employ the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality. However, others are compelled to action. One such group that’s trying to make a difference in the lives [...]...
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| Top 5 Dental Care Information Websites |
| 2008-06-18 22:29:12 |
If you’ve ever tried to search for dental care information online, you’re probably aware of how overwhelming the sheer volume of hits can make you feel. I feel your pain. So, I set out to find what I consider the top 5 dental care information sites online. The sites that made my top 5 list [...]...
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| Product Review: Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaners |
| 2008-06-16 00:02:34 |
It has been some time since I’ve posted a product review on the Dental Heroes Blog, so I figured now would be a great time to write one.
The focus of this product review is Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaners.
Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaner Features
The following is a list of Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaner features according to [...]...
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| Do You Dread the Dentist? |
| 2008-06-13 00:00:34 |
If so, you’re not alone. So does Sarah Baldauf, U.S. News associate health and medicine editor. Watch as she returns to the dental chair after a 5 year hiatus. As she expected, neglecting to go to the dentist proved costly - she now has a receding gum line and deep pits. Moral of the story: [...]...
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| Natural Ways to Care for your Teeth |
| 2008-06-11 22:31:42 |
It’s hopefully common knowledge by now that brushing and flossing your teeth(2 times daily) is a must to maintain healthy teeth. However, what many people do not know is that natural ways to maintain healthy teeth also exist. The Chicago Tribune recently wrote a wonderful article highlighting several natural ways to care for your teeth [...]...
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| Save $10 on the Oral-B Triumph w/Smart Guide® Electric Toothbrush |
| 2008-06-11 01:00:11 |
For a limited time, Oral-B is offering a $10 discount on the Triumph w/Smart Guide Professional Care 9900® electronic toothbrush. The Triumph w/Smart Guide is the first toothbrush to feature “Smart Guide” technology which produces wireless diagnostics to ensure optimal brushing of your teeth.
This brush really caught my eye because it features a visual [...]...
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| Do You Floss Your Teeth Daily? |
| 2008-06-10 00:26:23 |
I know that most of you brush your teeth at least once a day - or at least I would hope. However, I’m not sure how often you floss your teeth. Therefore, this week’s poll seeks to answer just that. So, do you floss your teeth daily?
Please take a few seconds to respond with [...]...
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| 7 Tips for Do-It-Yourself Dentistry |
| 2008-06-09 00:01:34 |
You’re probably wondering why I chose this post title since I made it very clear last week in a post that Do-It-Yourself(DIY) Dentistry is not a good idea. Well, in most cases DIY Dentistry is a terrible idea. For example, in situations where teeth need to be extracted, your gums are bleeding uncontrollably, or you [...]...
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| Take the Dental Hygiene Quiz |
| 2008-06-08 00:03:37 |
How much do you know about personal dental hygiene? You may suprise yourself when you take this 10 questions quiz over at Udent.com. This quiz tests your knowledge about tooth brushing, tooth decay, gum disease and more. Who knows, you may learn something!
Find the dental hygiene quiz at Udent.com...
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| Halitosis: Coming to a Mouth Near You |
| 2008-06-07 00:01:28 |
Halitosis is all around you - its at the office, at the mall, and even in your home. What is halitosis? Bad Breath. Nobody likes having bad breath, but we hate when other people have bad breath even more. So, what are the possible causes of halitosis, and how can we combat the condition?
What is [...]...
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| Tigers Need Root Canals Too |
| 2008-06-06 10:33:22 |
Humans aren’t the only living beings that require the specialized care of a dentist. Obviously, for most animals living in the wild, dental care is not available. However, for the select few animals living in zoos, sanctuaries, etc., dental care is sometimes available. Most of us are familiar with what dental work looks like when [...]...
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| Dentist Shortage Leads to Do-It-Yourself Dentistry |
| 2008-06-05 00:01:30 |
For a growing number of British residents, do-it-yourself(DIY) dentistry is the only option. Sadly, Britain’s state-financed dental service is stretched to its limit - no longer able to care for a significant portion of the British population. The dire situation is easy to explain: Britain simply has too few dentists to properly care for the [...]...
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| Little Shop of Horrors: Dentist Scene |
| 2008-06-04 00:04:39 |
If you haven’t had the opportunity to see the 1986 classic, “Little Shop of Horrors”, I highly suggest you give it a rent. In the clip below, Steve Martin plays the dentist from hell. You know, the evil guy with the drill hell-bent on causing the patient as much trauma as possible. Come to think [...]...
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| I Need Your Comments |
| 2008-06-02 23:37:38 |
That’s right. I need your comments. There are really several reasons why I’d be delighted if you become active in the Dental Heroes community by commenting and joining discussions.
Why I Need Your Comments
The first reason I need your comments is because comments are perhaps the best way to get feedback from you. I want [...]...
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| Lack of Dental Insurance Proves Deadly for Poor Kids |
| 2008-06-01 23:00:21 |
It’s not often that we hear stories about kids(or anybody) losing their life due to inadequate dental care. However, the recent death of Daemonte Driver, 12, simply because his family could not afford dental insurance should have us all worried. Driver died from complications due to tooth decay. Yes, tooth decay. When is the last [...]...
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| Save $7 on Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening + Tartar Protection |
| 2008-05-31 00:37:11 |
A few weeks ago(see “Win Free Crest Whitestrips“), I wrote a post about a contest running over at Spaweek.org that featured free Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening + Tartar Protection as the prize. If you haven’t already entered that contest, why not take a minute to visit Spaweek.org and do so?
This time around, I don’t have [...]...
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| Hypnotism: Coming to a Dentist’s Office Near You |
| 2008-05-29 23:48:46 |
You’ve no doubt heard of dentists using laughing gas(nitrous oxide) and Novocaine to dull the pain associated with tooth extractions and other major dental work. But, dentists in Bishop’s Stortford, England, and all over the United States are now employing a new method: hypnosis.
David Jackman, of the Bishop’s Stortford Citizen, reports:
“Smile and Wellbeing Dental Care, [...]...
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| Laughing Gas - Dentist Drug of Choice |
| 2008-05-29 00:07:13 |
If you’ve ever had a tooth extracted, or had minor oral surgery, you’re probably familiar with nitrous oxide - commonly referred to as “laughing gas”. The euphoric effects are unmistakable - so too is the sometimes uncontrollable laughter that ensues as the gas is inhaled. As with most gases, there are also some side effects. [...]...
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| Enter Listerine’s Live Right - Sleep Tight Sweepstakes |
| 2008-05-26 23:48:48 |
Enter the free Live Right - Sleep Tight sweepstakes brought to you by Listerine.com. The contest is seemingly inspired by the ever-strengthening link between oral health and overall health. To highlight this connection, Listerine has teamed up with renowned fitness guru, Denise Austin, to bring you simple, daily routines designed to help you live healthier. [...]...
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| How to Find a Dentist |
| 2008-05-25 21:24:55 |
Choosing the right dentist for you and your family should involve careful consideration. As with anything, do your homework before jumping into the dentist’s chair. You wouldn’t select your family doctor without proper research, and the dentist should be no different. To make the process of finding and selecting the right dentist a little easier [...]...
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| Win a Rota-dent One-Step Professional Powered Toothbrush |
| 2008-05-22 23:58:24 |
Aspen Dental wants to know what makes you smile? It could be your family, your dog, sunsets…anything. All you’ll need to do is fill in a simple entry form with your answers to be entered to win a Rota-dent One-Step™ Professional Powered Toothbrush. This contest runs from February 04, 2008 through December 28, 2008.
Prize Information
The [...]...
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| Dentist-In-A-Box Coming to a Store Near You |
| 2008-05-21 23:58:43 |
Are you ready to begin performing your own tooth extractions, root canals, and reconstructive surgery? Well, now you can with “Dentist-In-A-Box”. You’ll never need to go to the dentist again because everything you need is “in the box”. Ok, maybe not. Dental care costs may be shooting through the roof, but self-dental care still sounds [...]...
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| Water Picks 101: The Essentials |
| 2008-05-20 23:59:11 |
Many of you may not have heard of a water pick before, so I thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to this helpful oral care product. I think Wikipedia defines a water pick best,
“An oral irrigator (or water pick) is a device that is used to clear away food debris [...]...
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| Tooth Loss Linked to Several Cancers |
| 2008-05-20 00:00:57 |
The American Association for Cancer Research(AACR) recently reported the findings of a Japanese study which found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of esophageal, head and neck, and lung cancers. Scientists from the Aichi Cancer Center in Nagoya and Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine found that “…bacterial infection and inflammation [...]...
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| Crest Pro-Health Rinse Draws Ire |
| 2008-05-18 23:22:12 |
Crest Pro Health Rinse Complaints Mount
A small, but vocal group of former Crest Pro Health Rinse users have taken to the internet, and the court system to voice their displeasure for the product. So, what has these people so irked about Crest Pro Health Rinse? Well, apparently they experienced discoloration of their teeth and an [...]...
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| Bill Cosby Goes to the Dentist |
| 2008-05-16 19:19:15 |
In this video, a younger Bill Cosby treats us to a satirical look at a visit to the dentist. I have to tell you, I feel better knowing I’m not the only one who finds it odd when the dentist tries to strike up a conversation about the meaning of life as he’s filling your [...]...
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| Free Crest Whitestrips Anyone? |
| 2008-05-15 20:47:07 |
Our friends over at Spaweek.org are offering 10 lucky winners the opportunity to win a package of Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening Plus Tartar Protection as part of the sites monthly promotional giveaways. The prize?
(1) Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening Plus Tartar Protection kit containing 38 Whitestrip packets
Product Information
Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening Plus Tartar Protection is the [...]...
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| What does your smile say about you? |
| 2008-05-13 22:22:09 |
A lot. Whether we like it or not, our smile tells others a lot about us - the good and the bad. So, what does your smile say about you?
Take Colgate’s Smile Style Quiz
If you’d like to take an informal, unscientific, but quite entertaining quiz to learn what your smile is telling those around you, [...]...
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| How to Floss Your Teeth |
| 2008-05-13 00:46:21 |
Nobody Likes Flossing
Flossing is definitely not on my list of favorite things to do. I’m willing to bet it’s not real high on your list either. However, as much as we don’t want to believe it, flossing is one of the most important ways we can take care of our teeth.
The Problem With Flossing
The problem [...]...
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| How Buying a Toothbrush Supports Breast Cancer Awareness |
| 2008-05-08 23:32:35 |
This post is actually inspired by a fellow dental blogger, Tammy Davenport over at the About.com Dentistry Blog. She published a post today that is just too important to ignore.
Her post highlighted...
Who doesn't like free stuff? At Dental Heroes, free dental care products are just the beginning......
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| Poll: Which is your favorite toothpaste Brand? |
| 2008-05-07 21:27:32 |
If you haven’t visited in the last few days you may have just noticed the brand new poll widget I installed in the right sidebar(you’ll have to scroll down just a bit). I installed the...
Who doesn't like free stuff? At Dental Heroes, free dental care products are just the beginning......
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| Save $6 on Popular Crest & Oral-B Dental Care Products |
| 2008-05-06 00:02:42 |
Crest and Oral-B are teaming up in the fight against gingivitis. Gingivitis, of course, is the inflammation of the gums - a potentially serious condition that can eventually turn into a worse...
Who doesn't like free stuff? At Dental Heroes, free dental care products are just the beginning......
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