From the Editor: Nogales: It’s a ghost town Sep 30, 2009
A funny sign we saw (above) might be one answer to saving the town: Nogales Root Canal. The area is catering to the medical and dental crowd. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The American Way of Dentistry Sep 30, 2009
I lived in the land of Hollywood smiles, but I didn't have dental insurance, and I couldn't afford to see a dentist except in the direst of circumstances, such as an infected root canal. About 17 years ago, I coughed and shattered a front tooth, and a referral from my boss led me to the dentist who would change my life. (Slate)
COLUMN: Your source for dental information: Is the World Wide Web your choice? Sep 25, 2009
The theory is that one member of the group posts a question such as should I have root canal treatment of my molar. and other members respond. (Malden Observer, MA)
Analysis: At U.N., Obama is the anti-Bush Sep 23, 2009
Bush, after all, was an instinctive unilateralist who approached his annual New York trip with the enthusiasm of a root canal patient. Obama actually believes in multilateralism and thus may have more to lose if it fails. (MSNBC -- Politics)
TAX FREE: Health expense accounts could face cuts Sep 23, 2009
But this summer he had a root canal and two crowns. An FSA would have been helpful, but he had not expected the expenses. (USA Today -- Money)
AAE: Issue in Implant Debate Comes Down to Saving Teeth Sep 22, 2009
CHICAGO, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) today expressed serious concerns over recent assertions by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry that reinforce outdated myths about root canal treatment. A news release distributed by the implant group positioned implants as a better option than root canal treatment for a variety of reasons, including higher success rates and lower financial burdens - claims that root canal specialists know to be inaccurate and... (PR Newswire)
Iowa defense answers Parker's plea Sep 21, 2009
They were a 60-minute root canal for the Wildcats. "We said last week in practice, go hard for six seconds every play," said defensive end Broderick Binns, who had one of Iowa's five tackles for loss. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Pet owners dogged by fees Sep 19, 2009
High-tech medical treatments for pets rival the human equivalents, with bone marrow transplants, pacemakers, kidney transplants, blood transfusions, skin grafts, brain surge 00004000 ry, heart surgery, root canal surgery, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computer tomography, knee, hip and elbow replacements ($6000), physiotherapy, aromatherapy and acupuncture. The Australian Companion Animal Council reported in 2006 that Australians spend $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
1st woman takes charge of Army's drill sergeants Sep 18, 2009
King's face softened once she determined one soldier in exercise gear wasn't goofing off, but just back from the dentist and a root canal. "Get some rest, soldier," she advised the woman with a swollen face and jaw. (WWLTV.com, LA)
An Unhinged Right Wing. But Why? Sep 14, 2009
per prescription" roughly $77. per months. I live in Thailand ,That has Government coverage for all its people. Here I pay $70. for 3 months of medication at a local drug store. I pay 3 times more than Thais for my doctors visit after hours , this amounts to $3.50 for my doctors visits. The Anti- medical care foes say , you will be taxed to death for such coverage, Thailand does not tax its people to death for Universal Medical Care. They will say non- U.S. made drugs are unsafe, I been on... (CBS News)
Suzuki sets mark with 9th straight 200-hit season Sep 14, 2009
root canal surgery seattle Search our local listings. Easy. (Yahoo News)
Rudd drills it home to the troops on Howard years Sep 9, 2009
But yesterday, the Prime Minister chose a simple book launch - Paul Kelly's study of 12 years of Paul Keating and John Howard - to apply a hand-drill to the root canal of the Howard years and reserved the soporific for the sparkling Labor period. It was a day of book launches. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Norman's Mark: One Star (1) Sep 6, 2009
It seemed longer than a root canal. The mind boggles at the thought of Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson, Anjelica Huston and Willem Dafoe agreeing to be in this failure. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Pamper Yourself on the Cheap Sep 3, 2009
She had someone on the set who got an emergency root canal for a fraction of what it would have cost at a private dentist. The , for instance, offers all types of dental services, from basic fillings to more complex procedures, such as root canals and denture implantations. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Stocks Tumble on Fresh Bank Worries Sep 2, 2009
It's "obviously" & "root canal" genius. by searingtruth September 1, 2009 6:30 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Are 'Operation Vacations' Worth the Trip? Sep 2, 2009
If you re willing to globe trot for medical care, the savings can be substantial, anywhere from 50 to 90 percent depending on the procedure, says Josef Woodman, president of Healthy Travel Media and author of "Patients Beyond Borders. A root canal that costs $600 in the United States, Woodman notes, might only run $265 in Mexico, $190 in Costa Rica, $165 in Thailand, and $120 in Hungary. A heart bypass, anywhere from $70-$133K in the U.S., might cost about $22K in Thailand, around $16K in... (Fox News)
Businesses want tourists back in Mexico, border Aug 29, 2009
Jack McGarvey wrote on Aug 27, 2009 3:45 AM:" Five of us 'senior' men stroll into Nogales, Sonora at least once a week. We enjoy ourselves immensely.We've made friends with merchants and are treated with courtesy, humor, and kindness. (One grocer sat with my dog once when I went solo. I brought him along and realized that he couldn't come with me into a bank. The dog, a tireless, hand-shaking-tail-wagging golden retriever, became a minor celebrity.)As for prices, how does $5 for an excellent... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Terry Marotta: The fun is at the margins Aug 25, 2009
Here s one thing I know: You can have fun at your own root canal if the company s good. I learned this truth anew on a recent late-August evening. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Health care reform needed Aug 25, 2009
If you get a root canal in New Zealand, the savings you get from the cheaper procedure there will just about be the same as the plane ticket of flying there to get it. You break even, but you get a trip to New Zealand in the process. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Overseassavingssought for healthcare Aug 24, 2009
She had eight crowns replaced, a tooth filled and root canal. The work would have cost her $10,000 out of pocket back home, but she paid just $2,800 after insurance. (MSNBC -- Health)
Insurers aim to save from overseas medical tourism Aug 23, 2009
Costa Rican Dr. Luis Obando prepares to perform a root canal on Bill Jones, of Dallas, Texas, at Meza Dental Care in San Jose, Costa Rica ... She had eight crowns replaced, a tooth filled and root canal. (USA Today -- News)
Barton's recall allows A's to spell Everidge Aug 22, 2009
Geren, who spent his last off-day undergoing an emergency root canal, had a much more pleasant day away from the field on Thursday. The skipper threw batting practice to his sons, cleaned his house and enjoyed spending time at Danville's Hot Summer Nights Car Show. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
The annual Equal Rites Awards Aug 21, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Aggie Vets Treat Bear With A Toothache Aug 21, 2009
Veterinarians Wednesday at Texas A root canal procedure on Tibore, a 17-year-old North American black bear. Owner Lana Steeples said the trained bear showed signs of discomfort when he ate and drank, so she "worried he needed some dental work done.". (KWTX.com, TX)
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Additional notes about injuries are that Ezeff's injury (mild sprained ankle) is not as bad as thought, Alex Lagemann missed practice because he was sick and Ryan Davis was limited because he needs a root canal to fix a broken tooth. Players back to the field from injury were Darian Hagan, Nyan Boateng and Sean Cattouse. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
A's contemplating six-man rotation Aug 15, 2009
Getting an emergency root canal. "I feel better now," he said. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
A tribute to hot August playoff races, and some Travelin Music Aug 15, 2009
The co-pay for three year old Aizza s root canal: $1,000. I couldnt afford it and I didnt want her to lose her teeth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Click to read:Free Health Clinic Lures Hundreds in L.A. Aug 14, 2009
The co-pay for three year old Aizza's root canal: $1,000 ... "The co-pay for three year old Aizza's root canal: $1,000." ... A three year old needing a ROOT CANAL. (CBS News)
- Just Warming Up: Crazy? I’ll show you crazy (1) Aug 11, 2009
Remind me to never let this woman represent me in a court case or give me a root canal. The strange thing is, some people still buy into this whole birth certificate thing. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Health debate Aug 9, 2009
"Our insurance changed recently and we're paying more of the costs. I'm supposed to get a root canal, but I have to wait because the dentist wants $150 upfront.". Ellis is one of millions of Americans who are paying more out of pocket for health care than they did just a few years ago. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Surviving the middle seat Aug 6, 2009
Rather have a root canal. Avoid, or make the best of the dreaded seat. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Reutimann still mad at Hamlin for Pocono wreck Aug 6, 2009
"I'm racing for a win on a particular weekend where it means more than any other weekend. I think emotion was probably part of it.'' Reutimann said he's not writing off the Chase yet, but knows it will be difficult to earn a berth after the Pocono accident. Next up is the road course at Watkins Glen, where he was 33rd in his only previous appearance and said he looks forward to "as much as a root canal. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Reutimann still angry about Pocono wreck Aug 6, 2009
Next up is the road course at Watkins Glen, where he was 33rd in his only previous appearance and said he looks forward to as much as a root canal. Still, it s been a breakthrough season for the journeyman driver, who has helped legitimize Michael Waltrip Racing. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Study: Redheads' extra pain may cause... Aug 3, 2009
(CNN) -- Despite two injections of anesthetic, Amy Anderson felt like her dentist was jamming rods into her tooth during a root canal ... Anderson got a root canal because she dreaded the dentist after a bad experience of getting cavity fillings ... Inevitably, Anderson has to return to her dentist to follow up on her root canal and this fills her with apprehension. (CNN -- Law)
Dentists give plan to fix nation’s teeth the brush-off Jul 28, 2009
Depending on your root canal anatomy, Denticare would either provide full service to save a lower front tooth, or alternatively offer nothing but extraction. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ross TuckerINSIDE THE NFL Jul 25, 2009
That's why instead of enjoying the last bit of free time they have before the marathon of an NFL season starts, most players liken this period to the dread of knowing root canal surgery is scheduled the next day. "I have just kind of been on edge mentally," said Giants center Shaun O'Hara, a 10-year veteran. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
CHANGING LANES: Gateway drugs in our medicine cabinets Jul 24, 2009
A few weeks ago, I threw out an old half used prescription I received after a root canal a few years back. My children are probably too young to have been at risk, but anyone (babysitter, carpet cleaner, cable installer, etc. (Hingham Journal, MA)
OBAMA: THE BLUE PILL, THE RED PILL... Jul 24, 2009
He needed a root canal ... The said "sorry sir, we can't give you a root canal, it's not an AUTHORIZED PROCEDURE but we can PULL THE TOOTH. I thought holy cow, I am glad my husband has good private insurance and a job. NO wonder the poor are missing teeth. The government took them. Z-manAZ Jul 23, 2009 What's interesting to me is the hidden meaning within the story that Obama gives. Is he referencing the red pill, blue pill as in Republicans vs. Democrats? It wouldn't make sense if it referenced... (The Drudge Report)
Betsy undergoes surgery at Houston SPCA Jul 24, 2009
Broken teeth are not only a potential source of chronic pain, but can also lead to serious infections," said Vice President of Animal Welfare, Dr. Teri Schweiss. "Lack of dental care in any animal can actually shorten their life expectancy due to infections entering through open root canals or bad gums and circulating through the body. " Dr. Maryanne Tocidlowski and her staff at the Houston Zoo also share a deep history with Betsy Bear and her companions. Houston Zoo curators, keepers,... (KHOU.com, TX)
HAWAIIS UNINSURED TREATED Jul 24, 2009
Dentist Anthony Kim, director of the center's dental clinic, said the military dentist and his team are providing checkups, cleaning, fillings and, in at least one case, a root canal. The National Guard is picking up the cost of supplies along with the services, helping the center meet the needs of people without insurance, Kim said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
O's offense hits dry spell in opener Jul 11, 2009
Baltimore manager Dave Trembley sat out the first act of a two-game suspension on Friday night and likened the spectator experience to having a root canal. Trembley got half of the procedure out of the way with a 2-0 loss to Toronto, and he will return on Saturday to finish the job. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
$1 Million In Free Services Predicted At Dental Clinic Jul 11, 2009
"I'm just moved by all the people here giving their time. It's amazing," said Jacqueline Smith, whose 11-year-old son needed a root canal and cavities filled. "These people are giving up a day they could be making money, and I'm grateful," she said. (7 KETV Omaha)
Aviators return to friends, family at Lemoore base Jul 4, 2009
The 72-year-old pilot had a root canal the day before ... The 72-year-old pilot had a root canal the day before. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
ratings of doctors Jul 4, 2009
"I was having a root canal, and I was nervous," Lewis said. "And I am thinking they'll play some soothing music, but instead it was, 'In Iraq today,' or 'The economy's in the toilet.' It wasn't for me.". (AZCentral)
A Lifetime of Giving Jul 1, 2009
" Dating wasn't acceptable in Africa, so the Americans would "go for haircuts," which she says involved a long two-hour drive to another mission station. The couple decided to marry and came home in 1988 after Dr. Short suffered a stroke in the mission office. Luckily, his patient at the time was a physician, who in the middle of a root canal, got up and cared for the dentist. "Doc Perry" Short and Ruth Ann Hall were married in First Baptist Church of Harvester in St. Charles County in 1989.... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Backcountry mail pilot helps preserve way of life Jun 29, 2009
The 72-year-old pilot had a root canal the day before. Staring out the window, he weighs years of flying experience against an uneasy sky. (Anchorage Daily News)
Price allows 1 run over 6 1-3 innings of Rays' win Jun 29, 2009
"I'm looking forward to that like a root canal," a smiling Rays manager Jor Maddon said. Marlins RHP Leo Nunez, slowed by a strained right ankle, reported no problems one day after throwing an inning on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Plasma torch may improve root canal treatment Jun 25, 2009
MELBOURNE: Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have come up with the world's smallest plasma torch that may one day make root canal treatment faster and less painful, besides reducing the chance of infection after the procedure ... Scientists have come up with the world's smallest plasma torch that may one day make root canal treatment faster and less painful. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
First Look: Microsoft Security Essentials Jun 24, 2009
The program's interface is clean, uncluttered, and non-threatening to users who don't know a from a root canal. As the Security Essentials home screen below indicates, a green icon shows you're protected. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dental care changes report due Jun 22, 2009
In the first year of the contract, the number of complex treatments - including bridges and crowns - which involve laboratory work was halved, and the number of root canal treatments fell by 45. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, not covered by the changes, the number of complex treatments rose. (BBC News -- UK)
New iPhone "totally 100 percent perfect" Apple's 3GS device "completely... Jun 19, 2009
Which I admit is a pretty little whatchoozy, but when compared to the iPhone, it's basically the gadget equivalent of a turpentine enema and a root canal and a C-section all at once, while getting waterboarded by the cast of 'The Hills. I mean, playah please. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Cigarettes to cost 45 cents a pack more in N.H. Jun 18, 2009
Committee members have spent the day trying to reconcile differences in spending for various programs, a process House Finance Committee Chairwoman Marjorie Smith compares to having a root canal with no anesthetic. Still up for discussion are Senate plans to expand gambling and the governor's suggestion to tax mortgage refinancings. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wiping Out Tooth Infections: Cool Plasma Packs Heat Against Biofilms Jun 16, 2009
But in the study, biofilms cultivated in the root canal of extracted human teeth were easily destroyed with the plasma dental probe, as evidenced by scanning electron microscope images of near-pristine tooth surfaces after plasma treatment ... Sedghizadeh said the oxygen free radicals might be disrupting the cellular membranes of the biofilms in order to cause their demise and that the plasma plume's adjustable, fluid reach allowed the disinfection to occur even in the hardest-to-reach areas of... (Science Daily)
Rick Holmes: Dental health deserves a place in health care debate Jun 16, 2009
How long before the tooth he's trying to repair with a filling requires a root canal and crown. Would it be cheaper to just pull it out and be done. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Steel Magnolias Jun 16, 2009
It would be fair to say that there aren't many blokes - most of whom will be yanked along to this production involuntarily, one supposes - who will regard the prospect as any more inviting than an evening of relationship counselling or root canal work. Sit tight, gentlemen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Held hostage Jun 16, 2009
Added to that, he developed a problem with an infected root canal. "I couldn't get antibiotics for it. There was an abscess in my mouth that just kept bursting all the time. "I was in a lot of pain and I kept asking for medication, but they wouldn't get me anything apart from paracetamol, but that wasn't what I was after. (BBC News -- Africa)
N.M. teenager aims for decathlon glory Jun 4, 2009
"Most decathletes, we enjoy it like a root canal,'' O'Brien said of the 1,500. "We're happy when it's done. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Head games (69) May 27, 2009
I've got enough ibuprofen coursing through my veins to make me smile through a root canal and I just finished an Alka-Seltzer cocktail to help quell the heartburn from lunch. Yeah, it's no fun getting older, but I suppose it beats the heck out of the alternative. (Montana Standard, MT)
The last dance: A widow's secret May 18, 2009
I mean, like having a root canal. Well, if Alan wanted to open a dance studio, so be it. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Teacher Orientation Meetings May 13, 2009
Most would rather undergo a root canal than sit for hours listening to an administrator pontificate. Orientation meetings that usually last for several days must be planned intelligently and include variety as well as on-going input from all participants. (Suite101.com)
Survey shows dental coverage is inadequate May 13, 2009
" Of course things are going to be expensive at that point.You can get six years of preventative care for the cost of a single root canal and crown. Another way to look at it is that my auto insurance doesn't cover auto maintenance, but I still get it done because it's a heckva lot most costly not to. ". Post a comment. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Johan endures tough-luck loss May 12, 2009
"I know that the guy would rather have a root canal than give up an earned run," Lowe said. "This guy is just phenomenal to watch. You look at his ERA and just say, 'How is this guy not 7-0?' That's why he's one of the best, if not the best, in baseball.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Kicking off key trip in Sunny Fla. May 7, 2009
I d rather have a root canal. Even the GWINNETT BRAVES are pretty bad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
"Curing" the Reluctant Salesperson May 5, 2009
When your dentist uses his professional expertise to do your root canal and oversees the process from start to finish. is he selling. (RealtyTimes)
Porn's Wardrobe Malfunctions Violet Blue: At the porn awards, red carpet... May 4, 2009
I was invited this year, as in the past, but have never willingly undergone a root canal or a 6-hour porn star awards ceremony. (One year while covering the expo for Fleshbot. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
