You went in for a routine dental exam expecting everything to look good. Instead, your dentist tells you that one of your teeth needs a crown. Maybe you cracked a tooth without realizing it, or an old filling has failed and left the tooth too weak to support another filling. While your dentist is focused on saving your tooth, you’re probably thinking, “How much is this going to cost me?”
When the summer heat just won’t let up, you can still cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth without indulging in ice cream. This healthy alternative is made from nothing but fruit, so it’s full of antioxidants but doesn’t...
Imagine waking up one morning with severe back pain and hearing your doctor say you'll need several months to recover before returning to work. Your first thought probably isn't, "Do I have disability insurance?" It's more likely, "How am I going to keep paying my bills?"
By the time you realize you’re thirsty, your day is probably already in full swing. Maybe you’re powering through meetings, finishing a workout or running errands in the Arizona heat. Then it hits. You feel tired, your head starts to ache or your mouth suddenly feels dry.
For Dr. Meelin Chin Kit-Wells, dentistry has always been about serving others. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, she began her career as a school dental nurse before earning her dental degree at the University at Buffalo after graduating summa cum laude from Howard University.
