Shelley Shearer: Holiday stress can contribute to grinding and clenching teeth
Did you know that the stress of the holidays can contribute to the dental problem of Bruxism? Bruxism is a…
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Shelley Shearer: Bad breath? How to avoid this social embarrassment — and achieve good dental hygiene
A collective moan from dentists around the country occurred when a Super Bowl commercial debuted with a seemingly successful “close…
Shelley Shearer: Get the royal dental treatment with a crown to restore tooth’s function, appearance
You don’t have to be a king or queen to proudly wear a crown. Just ask your dentist. A dental…
Shelley Shearer: Mouthguards are an essential back-to-school item to protect student-athletes
You don’t have to be a LeBron James to wear a mouthguard when participating in sports activities. With fall sports…
Shelly Shearer: Mom Was Right; there is a right and wrong way to brush your teeth
Quick. What do bass and tooth care have in common? If you answered that they both require a thin line…
Dental Health: Toothaches hurt; here’s how to avoid them — and what to do if you are experiencing one
By Shelley Shearer, D.M.D Special to NKyTribune Toothaches are just plain miserable. They are painful, make eating difficult and can…
Dr. Shelley Shearer: Here are some suggestions for tooth-friendly alternatives for your Halloween fun
As we look forward to all those miniature super heroes ringing our doorbells October 31, it’s time to consider what…