Vision and Dental Health - Videos

Dr. Nancy Talks About Good Oral Health

Ann Curry talks with Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) about the importance of good oral health.

10% Of People Can't See 3D

Ten percent of the population is unable to see 3D. Diana Gonzalez explains why and has a simple test people can do to see if they are part of that ten percent.

Blind Teens Spend the Day With Dolphins

Blind teens spend the day with dolphins, learning by touch what the animals look like.

Teeth Grinding Can Be Caused by Stress

People who grind their teeth at night may be suffering from daytime stress.

Telescope in Eye Helps Prevent Macular Degeneration

The FDA has approved use of a tiny telescope implanted in the eye to fight age-related macular degeneration.

Tap Water Eye Infections

Pei-Sze Chang reports on a rare, but dangerous eye infection that can be caused by tap water. It most frequently occurs in contact lense wearers, but doctors are seeing more non-contact lens wearers with the infection.

Blind Athletes Take to the Water as Boaters

A group of blind athletes race across a lake, boating as a team.

Sedation Dentistry

All of the poking and prodding can cause people to have anxieties about going to the dentist. But some are turning to sedation dentistry to make that often-dreaded visit a bit easier.

Gadget Eye Strain

All kinds of mobile gadgets could be wreaking havoc on your eyesight.

Dystonia Can Cause Blindness, And Some May Not Even Know They Have It

A neurological disorder called dystonia is causing a photographer to go blind.

Hi-Speed Braces

Special braces cut the wearing time in half- from 28 months to 14 months. Good news for teenagers.

Wine Could Help Your Eyesight

A glass of wine may be good for your eyesight.

Botox Can Relax Your Jaw and Prevent Teeth Grinding

A specific syndrome, involving teeth clenching and grinding, could be relaxed by the use of botox.

Cataracts Diet

A healthy diet may help reduce a woman's risk of cataracts.

Hair Clip in Eye

A young girl is blinded in one eye from a broken hair clip.

New Teeth Whitening Procedure Is Easier Than Most Products

A new tooth whitening treatment is brightening those pearly whites without the sensitivity issues.

Eliminating Bad Breath

A well-known bad breath doctor explains where the potent odor comes from, and shows off a product that could help eliminate it.

Website Offers the Chance to Bid on Health Care Services

A new website helps you search for doctors and other healthcare providers and offer bids for cheaper prices, if you're willing to pay in cash.

Contact Lenses Worn at Night Can Help Cure Near Sightedness

There has been a 66% increase in near-sightedness in the past thirty years.

Computer Eyes

Special glasses could help employees who must stare at a computer screen for long periods of time.

Digital Devices Could Be Hurting Our Eyes

The constant use of digital devices could be a strain on our squinting eyes.

Doctors May Be Able to Reverse Blindness

Researchers say they've had success reversing a rare disorder that causes blindness.

Retinal Transplants May Help the Blind to See

Surgeons say they may be able to restore sight in some blind patients with a retinal transplant.

More Teens Are Finding They Grind Their Teeth at Night

More and more teens are having teeth grinding issues, and should see a dentist for help.

Miracle Surgery Gives a Woman her Vision Back for Christmas

A 36 year old woman is seeing her two year old child for the very first time, after a surgery restored her vision.

Prosthetic Eye

It is clear listening to this beautiful young woman read her poetry there is nothing wrong with her mind or heart. It is her eye that is the problem.

Shingles Near the Eye Could Be a Risk for Stroke

Having a shingles infection that affects the eye might increase the risk of a stroke.

Cavity Comeback

Cavities are making a comeback. Do you know why?

Oral Cancer HPV

It is important to get checked for oral cancer the next time you are at the dentist. It is on the rise, especially in young people.

Smoking is Linked to AMD

Even after age 80, smoking continues to increase the risk for age-related macular degeneration.
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