Vision and Dental Health - Videos
Ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler performs a cutting edge scleral spacing procedure on Peggy to correct her nearsightedness. Plus, see how Peggy's doing two months after surgery!
Ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler reveals a cutting edge procedure that may do away with reading glasses for good.
Did you know that how healthy your teeth are now depends on how healthy they were as a child? In fact, one study reports that if you had cavities as a kid, you're 90 percent more likely to have the same type of cavities as an adult. We'll break down the biggest mistakes parents make when it comes to their child's teeth.
Hard, medium, soft - are you using the right toothbrush? Cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman reveals the best type of toothbrush to use for your oral health.
Oral health is vital to your overall health and cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman shares three dental habits to change today for a lifetime of bright smiles.
Dr. Aleta Gong describes the telltale symptoms of conjuntivitis, or pink eye.
Consejos del dentista para los chicos en Halloween
Prof. Mel Rosenberg is the world's leading expert on bad breath. He joins Melinda Beck and Wendy Bounds on Lunch Break with the final word on how to banish such unpleasant mouth odor for good.
More than 100-million Americans have silver-colored mercury fillings in their mouths. They've been used since the Civil War, but how safe are they?
Dr. Dan Pinar, D.D.S. explains how the human mouth is equipped to fight off the majority of bacterial infections.
Dental health professionals say fluoride plays a key role in preventing tooth decay and cavities. But yet water fluoridation remains a very controversial issue in some communities.
Nothing beats a healthy smile! Here are ten simple tips to improve your dental health.
It can rob your sight before you even know there's a problem. In its most common form glaucoma has virtually no symptoms and there's no cure. But a new trial is launching a non-stop attack on the condition.
While the Summer Games start this month, one teen's already setting his sights on the 2018 Winter Olympics. But an eye disease threatens to keep him from competing. Find out what could save his sight!
Watch an audience volunteer literally brush away oral problems. Plus, cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman reveals which dental conditions can be the most detrimental to your health.
Periodontist Dr. Sanda Moldovon explains that dental problems like rapid tooth decay can start in the womb and can also be caused by antibiotics or malnutrition.
Periodontist Dr. Sanda Moldovan explains how preventing tooth decay starts during pregnancy.
Your eyes can get sunburned too! Learn the smartest ways to protect them from UV rays.
If you witnessed what happened inside illegal dentist offices right here in the U.S. you'd mistake it for a third world country. For many underprivileged citizens, that's what it has come down to. Janet is joined by guests Flavia Casas, Dr. Joe Willardsen and Nicholas Romanello.
If you witnessed what happened inside illegal dentist offices right here in the U.S. you'd mistake it for a third world country. For many underprivileged citizens, that's what it has come down to.
It's becoming a dental crisis! More than 25% of kids between 2 and 5 suffer from tooth decay in the U.S. Half of kids ages 12 to 15 have it. Find out what you can do to prevent cavities in your kids.
When 61-year-old Randy's eyelids started to droop, the sagging skin concurrently cut off her visual field and impaired her peripheral vision. She consulted ophthalmologist Dr. Ryan Stybel, who referred her to The Doctors' plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon to perform a cutting-edge eyelid surgery to improve her sight.
Three-fourths of Americans have fluoride in their water supply. Several cities are now considering bans, while Portland is considering a proposal to add it.
Three-fourths of Americans have fluoride in their water supply. Several cities are now considering bans, while Portland is considering a proposal to add it. Host Janet Varney and guests Bill Maas, Mel Rader, Philip Wu, Michael Connett and Dan Steinberg discuss this topic.
Eating disorders affect between 5 and 10 million Americans and can have detrimental effects on the body - including the teeth. Hear Shay's story of recovery and how cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman helped her smile from the inside out.
Eating disorders affect between 5 and 10 million Americans and can have detrimental effects on the body - including the teeth. Shay describes her battle with bulimia and the effects it had on her teeth.
Recent research shows that undergoing frequent dental x-rays may put you at higher risk of meningiomas, benign brain tumors that can grow and cause problems such as vision loss, hearing issues, headaches, memory loss and seizures. The Doctors and cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman weigh in on these findings.
Learn the pros and cons of laser whitening vs. teeth bleaching, with expert Shane Methal, DDS.
Learn about affordable teeth whitening procedures, with expert Shane Methal, DDS.
Learn everything you need to know about wisdom teeth, with expert Shane Methal, DDS.