Vision and Dental Health - Videos
Ann Curry talks with Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) about the importance of good oral health.
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, learning by touch what the animals look like.
People who grind their teeth at night may be suffering from daytime stress.
The FDA has approved use of a tiny telescope implanted in the eye to fight age-related macular degeneration.
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.
A group of blind athletes race across a lake, boating as a team.
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.
All kinds of mobile gadgets could be wreaking havoc on your eyesight.
A neurological disorder called dystonia is causing a photographer to go blind.
Special braces cut the wearing time in half- from 28 months to 14 months. Good news for teenagers.
A glass of wine may be good for your eyesight.
A specific syndrome, involving teeth clenching and grinding, could be relaxed by the use of botox.
A healthy diet may help reduce a woman's risk of cataracts.
A young girl is blinded in one eye from a broken hair clip.
A new tooth whitening treatment is brightening those pearly whites without the sensitivity issues.
A well-known bad breath doctor explains where the potent odor comes from, and shows off a product that could help eliminate it.
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.
There has been a 66% increase in near-sightedness in the past thirty years.
Special glasses could help employees who must stare at a computer screen for long periods of time.
The constant use of digital devices could be a strain on our squinting eyes.
Researchers say they've had success reversing a rare disorder that causes blindness.
Surgeons say they may be able to restore sight in some blind patients with a retinal transplant.
More and more teens are having teeth grinding issues, and should see a dentist for help.
A 36 year old woman is seeing her two year old child for the very first time, after a surgery restored her vision.
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.
Having a shingles infection that affects the eye might increase the risk of a stroke.
Cavities are making a comeback. Do you know why?
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.
Even after age 80, smoking continues to increase the risk for age-related macular degeneration.