Kenneth J.H. Lee, M.D.
March 1, 2010 by Assistant Editor
Filed under Ask the Experts, Spine Surgeon / Kenneth J.H. Lee, M.D.
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Q&A with Steven Wolfson, Cosmetic Dentist
December 10, 2009 by Assistant Editor
Filed under Ask the Experts, Cosmetic Dentistry / Steven Wolfson, D.D.S., Dr. Steven Wolfson, Top Dentists
Q&A with Dr. Steven Wolfson, DDS, FAGD
Q: I am frightened of going to the dentist. How would sedation dentistry benefit me?
A: Sedation dentistry is used to ease patients nerves and ensure they are comfortable. Our patients take a pill about an hour before their appointment and safely snooze while we wipe away years of [...]
When were Persian Rugs Introduced to Americans?
December 4, 2009 by Assistant Editor
Filed under Ask the Experts, Rugs / Pride of Persia
By Mehdi Abedi and Lisa Slappy,
Rice University educators and owners of the Pride of Persia
Persian rugs were among the household items brought by colonists as they settled into this hemisphere in the late 1600s. Europe has been familiar with Persian rugs from at least the time of Shah Abbas I of the Safavids. Perhaps [...]
How is TMJ Related to a Sleep Disorder?
December 4, 2009 by Laurette Veres
Filed under Ask the Experts, Sleep Disorders / Dr. Jerald Simmons
By Dr. Jerald H. Simmons, MD, Neurologist and Sleep Disorder Specialist
Question: When I wake-up, my jaw hurts. My dentist diagnosed me with TMJ disorder saying that I clench my teeth while sleeping. Why does that happen?
Answer: TMJ is more accurately known as Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction or TMD, which is caused by clenching or grinding [...]
What is Consumer Fraud?
December 2, 2009 by Assistant Editor
Filed under Ask the Experts, Family & Business Law / Marcela Halmagean
Family Law Expert: Marcela Halmagean
Answer: “Consumer fraud” refers to any act that harms or victimizes a consumer through false, deceptive, or otherwise misleading business practices. With the advent of the internet, “consumer fraud” has become more prevalent and vicious. Texas passed laws to protect consumers and to enable recovery of actual and punitive damages. Consumer fraud [...]

