Teeth

The latest toothbrush that's not a toothbrush

2012-11-24 00:00:00

Emmi-dent. It's the toothbrush you're not supposed to brush your teeth with. But that's not to say you shouldn't use it regularly. Like any other toothbrush, Emmi-dent has a head full of bristles. But they're for transmitting ultrasonic impulses from...

Experts look at new high-tech, at-home beauty devices

2011-07-24 00:00:00

Imagine having the fountain of youth as close at hand as the bathroom. We're not there yet — but there's a burgeoning number of at-home, high-tech beauty gadgets that claim to smooth wrinkles, whiten teeth and remove hair without the need to...

Health 411: Lab fee differences; dental implant coverage

2012-01-30 00:00:00

My wife required blood hormone tests every two weeks for a while. One lab cost $30 but another charged $145 for the same test. Both were listed in our Blue Shield PPO insurance information. When we inquired about the higher bill, the lab that charged...

Are whitening toothpastes a bright idea?

2011-07-04 00:00:00

It's hard to believe, but there was a time not long ago when everyone walked around (in public!) with naturally colored teeth. Today, with so many whitening gels, strips and trays out there, yellowish grins aren't as common — nor the natural look as...

Braced-lets go from straight teeth to fun summer accessory

2011-06-24 16:32:14

Dental care on a budget

2009-11-03 09:59:58

Times are tough enough for Californians; they're even tougher for Californians' teeth. "One-quarter of all adults and 28% of children in California have untreated dental caries [cavities]," says Len Finocchio, a senior program officer at the California...

'Louie': Louis C.K.'s junk drawer

2010-08-25 04:35:58

Molars, incisors and canines -- oh, my!

2009-11-20 16:32:35

Thousands line up to get appointments at free health clinic

2010-04-25 16:34:31

Free medical clinic runs short of dental appointments

2010-04-27 21:34:11

Free health clinic treats 1,200 patients on opening day

2010-04-27 16:34:12

Teeth grinders get some help

2009-10-19 00:00:00

Sure, snorers can be loud. But for really cringe-worthy nighttime noise, it's hard to beat a dedicated grinder. With jaw muscles clenched tight -- perhaps because of stress or misaligned teeth -- a grinder can create a crunching sound reminiscent of two...

A customer undergoes a teeth whitening treatment in a 'smile shop' or 'smile bar' (bar a sourire) in Nice, France . Clients bite on a gel-filled mouthpiece which reacts to the ultraviolet light. 'Smile shops', specializing in teeth whitening, are common in France.

2011-11-16 00:00:00

Dentists present the teeth of a horse after they were polished in Bogota

2011-08-15 09:08:22

Dentists present the teeth of a horse after they were polished in Bogota. Besides working with human patients, some dentists in Colombia also provide offer dental services for horses used in equestrian competitions. Such treatments can include the creation of moulds and fixtures to help correct

2011-08-13 00:00:00