Joseph Whitehouse, MA, DDS
Board Certified Dentist
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Co-authored Articles (4)
How to
Maintain Good Hygiene
Maintaining good hygiene is about more than looking good-- proper hygiene is one of the keys to a healthy lifestyle. By taking regular care of your body you can prevent disease, smell better, and feel cleaner without hou...
How to Get Used to Partial Dentures
If you have never worn a partial denture, it may take a little while for your mouth to get used to it. The dentures could feel uncomfortable and foreign for the first several weeks. Luckily, the pain that dentures cause ...
The Complete Guide to Becoming a Dentist
Find out how long it takes to become a dentist The path to becoming a dentist starts with school—at least 8 years of school to earn a bachelor's degree in a doctorate in dentistry. If you want to specialize in a partic...
How to
Not Gag at the Dentist
A trip to the dentist doesn’t have to be a big deal. However, if you’re someone with a strong gag reflex or if going to the dentist makes you feel particularly nervous and want to gag, it can be a real drag! Luckily,...
