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07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday USA 🇺🇸🥰🦷

06/25/2026

With Pennsylvania Dental Association – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

06/18/2026

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WGAL 8 In Focus examined the long-running debate over fluoride in public water systems, a practice used in the U.S. since 1945.

05/25/2026

Time to Reflect on Memorial Day 🇺🇸🦷🥰💐

05/12/2026

There is a type of pain so intense that many patients describe it as worse than childbirth, fractures, or even major surgery.

It’s called trigeminal neuralgia — a neurological condition involving the trigeminal nerve, the main nerve responsible for sensation in the face. When this nerve becomes irritated or compressed, it can trigger sudden attacks of intense facial pain often described as electric shocks, stabbing pain, or burning sensations.

What makes this condition especially devastating is that simple daily activities can trigger the pain: talking, eating, brushing teeth, smiling, washing the face, or even feeling wind against the skin.

Because the pain often affects the jaw and teeth, some people initially think it’s a dental problem. In many cases, the actual cause is a blood vessel pressing against the nerve, although neurological diseases or nerve injury can also be involved.

Trigeminal neuralgia is not “just facial pain.” It is considered one of the most painful neurological conditions in medicine. Fortunately, treatments are available that can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

▪️Educational content only. This post is not medical advice and should not replace professional medical evaluation.

05/10/2026

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05/07/2026

One decayed molar removed from Beatles legend John Lennon became one of the most expensive teeth ever sold.

In 2011, the tooth was auctioned for $36,857 and purchased by Canadian dentist Dr. Michael Zuk after being kept for decades by the family of Lennon’s former housekeeper.

According to the story, Lennon had the tooth removed because of a large cavity. He reportedly gave the tooth to his housekeeper, Dot Jarlett, wrapped in paper and initially told her to throw it away. He then changed his mind and suggested she give it to her daughter, who was a huge Beatles fan. The family preserved the tooth for years before it eventually went to auction.

05/04/2026

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