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Got a cavity? A few things to check before you let your dentist drill

Got a cavity? A few things to check before you let your dentist drill

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore You’ve hit the candy and ice cream a little too hard – and now it’s time to face the music at the dentist over those cavities. Nearly 90 percent of American adults, aged 20-64, have had decay in their teeth that can leave them vulnerable to infection and even heart disease, according to federal data. Using a drill can help dentists clean and sterilize the area before applying a resin or metal filling to restore the decayed tooth. But there are some things patients should be aware of before they decide to go under the dental drill, according to experts. For one, not all cavities need a filling, and many people don’t need them right away. Yet, waiting too long may spell disaster. Although, maybe not for dentists. A dentist treats a patient in March 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Experts say …

How to Whiten Your Teeth, According to a Dentist (2026)

How to Whiten Your Teeth, According to a Dentist (2026)

Published by Jenni Sidey

There are plenty of reasons why you’re searching “how to whiten your teeth.” Perhaps you noticed your pearly whites are looking a little less pearly these days, or that your two-cups-of-coffee-a-day routine is leaving your chompers a little…latté-colored. Maybe your fit pics are going hard but you’re smizing in every one. Whatever brought you here, we know what you’re thinking: How can I whiten my teeth at home—and do those drugstore strips actually work? To get to the bottom of all things teeth whitening, we turned to Dr. Joyce Kahng, an award-winning cosmetic dentist who shares dental tips and combats misinformation on Instagram and TikTok to over half a million followers and counting. If you’re feeling confused by what works and what doesn’t, that’s probably because of how overcrowded the oral care aisle is with confusing labels. “There are so many products that are marketed to be ‘teeth whitening’ and most of them are probably actually not,” says Dr. Kahng. That whitening mouthwash and “crystal-diamond-quadruple-white” toothpaste you’ve been banking on? Those are mainly cleaning up …

Ohio investigators seek killer of Columbus dentist and wife found dead in their home

Ohio investigators seek killer of Columbus dentist and wife found dead in their home

Published by Sam Flores

Ohio police are on the hunt for the shooter who killed a Columbus-area dentist and his wife earlier this week, leaving their two young children orphaned and their loved ones shocked. The bodies of Spencer and Monique Tepe were found Tuesday morning after several concerned friends and co-workers called police worried that Spencer had not shown up to work and that Monique was not answering her phone. “They were extraordinary people whose lives were filled with love, joy, and deep connection to others,” the Tepe family said in a statement to NBC News. “Together, Spencer and Monique shared a beautiful, strong, and deeply happy relationship. They loved to travel, to laugh, and to build a life rooted in love. They were proud parents of two beautiful children and their beloved Goldendoodle, and they created a home filled with warmth, happiness, and connection,” the statement read in part. Police received at least four calls from colleagues and loved ones starting around 9 a.m. on Dec. 30. In the first one, the owner of Spencer’s dental practice …