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Woman Woke Up With Foreign Accent after Dental Surgery



After undergoing dental surgery, a woman from Oregon did wake up from anesthesia speaking with a foreign accent. American citizen Karen Butler, a 56 year old resident of the state of Oregon, has woken up speaking with a mixture of Scottish, Irish and N. British accent.

The Danger Of Silver (Amalgam) Dental Fillings



Dozens of Americans have complained that the fillings have damaged their health through mercury poisoning, from causing shortness of breath, loss of energy, memory damage and even partial paralysis.

Calcium Supplements during Pregnancy May Prevent Tooth Decay

A recent study has demonstrated that taking a woman who takes calcium supplements while she is pregnant may help children’s teeth. The new study suggests that if a woman takes calcium supplements during her pregnancy they may help to prevent tooth decay.

Gum Bleeding: Dental Care or Die?



Women with gum disease are almost three times more likely to give birth prematurely than those with healthy gums, according to more than a decade of research. But scientists are still uncertain how significant a risk dental bacteria is to healthy pregnancies – or how to save foetuses from potentially deadly exposure.

Blind Woman’s Tooth Helped Restore Her Sight

For the first time in the US surgeons used a rare procedure to help a blind woman regain her sight: they implanted her own tooth in her eye to hold a prosthetic lens in place.

Low-Income and Uninsured to Receive Free Dental Services

Valley dentists give a mom a brand new smile — for FREE. Free dental services. 89-year-old keeps dental records in order at CVIM. Free dental clinic coming in August.

Women Care More About Their Teeth And Smile



A new survey has found that women care more about their smile than their male counterparts.

Danger Of Dental Amalgam Fillings To Pregnant Women And Children

Consumer advocacy groups are pushing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban mercury used in dental amalgam fillings. Although a ban doesn’t look likely, the government may issue restrictions on amalgam fillings by next year.