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Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with a therapist and a researcher to figure out what these thoughts mean, where they ... Show More

Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck after a bad night's sleep? Or feel like you can't rotate your head? Many people will experience neck pain at some point in life. Luckily, there are science-backed treatments and exercises to ease those nagging aches. This episode, ... Show More

Today's teens struggle with perfectionism and mood swings, and their parents struggle to have hard conversations with them, according to a 2024 Walton Family Foundation and Gallup poll. Teen psychologist Lisa Damour explains how parents can better support their kids as a new scho ... Show More

If you’re scared of the dentist you are not alone and you NEED to hear what this guest has to say. This week we talked with dentist Dr. Marie Jackson to answer questions about oral hygiene. She gives her BEST tips for taking care of your teeth and debunks common oral care myths, ... Show More

Every morning and every night we have to get the toothpaste and our toothbrushes and clean our teeth... But why? Let's visit dentist Dr Mihiri Silva for a check up and learn why it's so important to look after our teeth. 

Few people look forward to visiting the dentist -- it can be an uncomfortable, but necessary, process. In the US, many people end up putting off their appointments due to anxiety or financial concerns, but in general everyone can agree dental hygiene is important, and dentists do ... Show More

There are millions of people sitting in dentists’ offices around the world getting their teeth drilled. Crowns, implants, bridges, fillings, root canals, veneers and tooth repairs are a common theme while the causes of teeth problems are still a mystery. In this podcast episode w ... Show More

When a dentist tells us something is wrong with our teeth, we tend to follow their advice. But when Mona visits two different dentists, they give her two wildly different diagnoses (with wildly different price tags). So how do we know who's telling the tooth? Mona digs up the den ... Show More

Having beautiful white teeth of course depends on good oral hygiene to a degree. But brushing and flossing alone aren’t the only factors. The structural integrity of our tooth enamel is actually determined by genetics, meaning some of us are more likely to experience decay than o ... Show More

Leanne Huvenaars is a Metis dental hygienist from Saskatchewan who has previously served as the President of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. She is the co-owner of Tisdale Dental and Dental Hygiene Clinic and T2 Dental and Dental Hygiene clinic. This week she joins Je ... Show More

Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!In this episode of Ask The Dentist, join me as I explore the changing landscape of dental healthcare with pioneering dentist and researcher,  Dr. Ryan Nolan. From the fusion of dental practice and scientific inq ... Show More

في هذه الحلقة من #بودكاست_دله نتحدث عن "الأسنان"، أهميتها ومشكلاتها الشائعة مثل التسوس ونزيف اللثة والتهاب عصب الأسنان، والفرق بين علاج العصب وسحبه، كما نتحدث عن مشكلة تصبغ الأسنان بسبب شرب القهوة وكيفية تجنب ذلك، ونجيب على الأسئلة الخاصة بإمكانية التدخل الجراحي لعلاج أسنان النسا ... Show More

Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!Welcome back to Ask the Dentist! Join us for insightful discussions debunking online myths and the importance of asking questions at the dentist. Learn about engaging with your dental hygienist during cleanings ... Show More