You look in the mirror and smile. Your top teeth overlap your bottom teeth significantly. Maybe you feel self-conscious, or maybe your jaw clicks when you chew. You want to fix it, but you are an adult (or a self-conscious teen) and the thought of metal tracks (“brace face”) is a non-starter. You want Invisalign. … Read more
You were the kid who could do the splits without stretching. You were the “clumsy” one who always had bruises on your shins. You complained of “growing pains” way past the age of growing. Doctors told you it was just anxiety, or that you were overly sensitive. But deep down, you knew. You knew your … Read more
You look in the mirror. Your hair color is perfect—vibrant, shiny, exactly what you wanted. But then your eyes drift down. Your forehead looks like a crime scene. Your ears are purple. Your hands are stained black. We have all been there. Hair dye stains are the badge of honor for the DIY beauty enthusiast, … Read more
You wake up gasping. Your throat burns. You feel like you are choking on liquid fire. It is a terrifying experience that leaves you sitting upright, heart pounding, wondering: Could this actually kill me? The short answer is: It is extremely rare to die directly from an acid reflux attack in your sleep. Your body has powerful reflex … Read more
It is the thought that stops you cold in a meeting. It makes you want to disappear at a party. You catch a whiff of something unpleasant, and the horrifying realization hits: Is that me? If you have ever thought, “I Can Smell Myself Through My Pants,” you know the shame spiral that follows. You cross your legs. … Read more
You look in the mirror. Along your lower front teeth, there seems to be a solid, yellowish wall connecting them. It feels hard like bone. It looks like part of your tooth structure. But it isn’t. This is a Calculus Bridge. It is a massive accumulation of tartar (hardened plaque) that has bridged the gap between … Read more