Dr. Neal C. Murphy, DDS, MS

Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene - A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to be a dentist! That’s right, the sexy star of TV’s Modern Family actually was only two semesters shy of finishing a dental degree in her native Columbia when she traded dental school for the small screen. Still, dental health remains a top priority for the actress ... http://ow.ly/30Ql2i

Pay Attention to Gum Disease Warning Signs for an Early Diagnosis http://ow.ly/3077xV

Spice Up Your Teeth - As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the young singer’s signature look featured baggy sweatpants, an assortment of tattoos, a nose stud and a gold-capped incisor, front and center in her mouth. Today, Melanie Chisholm is still singing but now she’s a mom, an amateur triathlete and that gold tooth is just a memory. Not only th... http://ow.ly/2ZmW8G

Lingual Braces Hide Away as They Correct Your Teeth - If you’ve ever thought about getting braces, you may have been put off by how they could change your appearance. Traditional metal braces applied to the front of the teeth are very noticeable and can cause discomfort when they rub against the cheeks. But Encino dental patients have another option: lingual braces. What are Lingual Braces? Lingual braces are a dental appliance that is mounted to the back of your teeth ... http://ow.ly/2ZbAGz

Other Factors Besides Hygiene Could Contribute to Gum Disease http://ow.ly/2YKD6q

Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away - Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed tooth with an ice skate, no less to stop the pain. Recently, Dear Doctor TV interviewed Gary Archer, the dental technician who created that special effect and many others. They wanted to have an abscess above the tooth with all sorts of gunk and pus and stuff comi... http://ow.ly/2Yrb4v

Three Reasons to Straighten your Teeth - If you've lived for many years with crooked teeth, you may think that your teeth will be this way forever. Believe it or not, one out of every five orthodontic patients is an adult and 75% of adults have some form of malocclusion. You're never too old to improve your smile, and here a few reasons why you should consider orthodontic treatment: Self-Esteem: An attractive smile contributes to your confidence and self-image, and this... http://ow.ly/2XQHvT

Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most - A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for best leading actor in a musical? His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? The stethoscope he wore while playing teenaged doctor Doogie Howser on TV? No, as it turns out, the 41-year-old actor’s most treasured possession is his wisdom teeth. Ye... http://ow.ly/2Xo1o4

The Upside of Braces - Three Braces Myths Busted - Braces--you may think of them as just a necessary evil. The fact is that orthodontics, the branch of dentistry that treats misaligned teeth, has progressed over the past 10 to 15 years. Myths and worries associated with getting braces are no longer a concern. Also, more options are now available for children, teens and adults to get a smile they can be proud of. Three common myths about braces and what the truth is Myth... http://ow.ly/2WFub8

Ibuprofen and Similar Pain Relievers Ease Discomfort Following Dental Work http://ow.ly/2WuBX6