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Women & Heart Disease: The Dental Connection

According to Time Magazine: More than 500,000 women in the US die each year of cardiovascular disease, making it, not breast cancer (40,000 deaths annually), their No. 1 killer... read more »

America's Most Unusual Addictions

Hooked on tanning—or even popsicles? Here are ingenious treatments for 9 bizarre addictions.

Dr. Hugh Flax, President-Elect of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, says he regularly encounters patients who are addicted to teeth-whitening products. "Since bleaching is easy and effective, people can really get hooked," he says.

Two possible side effects of this addiction are tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. One treatment possibility is a supportive relationship. "Once people feel validated about their appearance, they tend to overcome this addiction," says Dr. Flax... read more »

WHOOOPS What happened to Whoopi???

It could happen to you.

On October 23, 2008 on the National Television show, The View, Whoopi Goldberg confesses her dental disaster! watch the video »