Each year, over a million Americans venture abroad for healthcare, with roughly half for dental treatment. Cost is the main reason — “medical tourists” believe they can save substantially on treatment, even with travel. But before undertaking such a venture for dental work, there are some things you should take into consideration. For one, although … Continue Reading »
Dental Procedures
Jason Derulo’s Ideal Match
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. “There’s no specific thing,” he said, “so I think it’s unfair to say what my ‘type’ is.” But it turns out that there is one thing the So You Think … Continue Reading »
Which Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure is Right For Me?
Cosmetic dentistry procedures can help you feel better about the way you look. It’s important to explore all of your options before you make a choice, as several types of procedures may be appropriate for your situation. Dr. Toan Tran, your Tampa FL Dentist at Mangrove Bay Dentistry shares several of the most popular types … Continue Reading »
Implant Placement in the ‘Smile Zone’ Requires Extra Attention
Dental implants are popular with both patients and dentists for their durability and likeness to natural teeth. That natural look, though, can be difficult to attain, especially in what’s known as the “smile zone” — the area of the mouth where teeth are most visible when you smile. Our biggest concern is the upper front … Continue Reading »
America’s (Dentists) Got Talent – for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his octogenarian “kid brother,” his brother’s wife, plus Atom’s “lady friend”) using just his teeth. Grinning for host Howie Mandel, Atom proudly told the TV audience that his … Continue Reading »
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master illusionist admits to being in awe of the magic that dentists perform when it comes to transforming smiles. In fact, he told an interviewer that it’s … Continue Reading »
Tom Hanks’ Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed tooth — with an ice skate, no less — to stop the pain. Recently, Dear Doctor TV interviewed Gary Archer, the dental technician who created that … Continue Reading »