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Tales From The Crypt (I Mean, My Office)

Halloween has become somewhat of a mystic phenomenon in our office over the past 20 years or so. Every year, my staff and I dress in costume and create an atmosphere of fun – and a little bit of craziness. Even though we don’t treat children, the October…

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5 Common Foods That Can Crack Your Teeth

5 Common Foods That Can Crack Your Teeth

As a dentist, I’ve treated more dental emergencies caused by one of the 5 common foods that can crack your teeth than I can count. I’ve heard it so often: “I was just eating some french bread when suddenly a sharp piece of tooth was slicing into my tongue!”…

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Bernie Olshan

Bernie Olshan—Artist, Friend, Patient

With a resounding sigh of relief, I am delighted to announce that my office renovation is nearly complete. The space you’re familiar with has been transformed into a comfortable and even more inviting dental home. And this office is indeed a home away from home for my staff…

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Teeth Sensitive To Cold

Teeth Sensitive To Cold? Here’s Why

“Why are my teeth so sensitive to cold?” It’s a rather ubiquitous problem shared by millions of people, as evidenced by the plethora of dental products on the market for sensitive teeth. The pain you experience when your teeth are sensitive to cold can run the spectrum from…

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Does Charcoal Toothpaste Actually Whiten Teeth? Find Out:

Does Charcoal Toothpaste Actually Whiten Teeth? Find Out:

There’s a new trend in tooth whitening that has lit up the blogosphere with fervor: activated charcoal toothpaste. Just perform a search on YouTube and you will behold numerous videos displaying enthusiastic participants frothing black foam from their mouths as they presumably brighten their smiles. Such videos have…

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