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If you're a horror fan, chances are you're already very familiar with the masterful special make-up work by legendary effects house KNB. Created by Robert Kurtzman, Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger in 1988, KNB EFX Group has been behind some of the most jaw-dropping make-up work in our genre.

KNB's resume includes Army of Darkness, From Dusk Till Dawn, Spawn, Cabin Fever, Sin City, "The Walking Dead" and so many more. One of their current projects is Fright Night 3D , and while on the set of the upcoming film, we had the opportunity to chat with Howard Berger in the make-up trailer and take a look at what his approach was to updating the vampire look for the remake and the various stages of 'vamping out' fans will see Fright Night cast members go through in the film.

For Berger, his love for the original Fright Night is what initially attracted him to wanting to handle the make-up work on the DreamWorks' remake. "The first thing about Fright Night that really attracted me was that I love the original movie and always have. I thought it was super-cool when I saw it when I was younger, and I still think it's super-cool. So when I heard this movie was coming up, I called Dreamworks and said, 'I have to be on this movie; end of discussion', and they said 'Okay.' It was that was easy!' It was interesting when talking to the execs at DreamWorks at first because they were thinking that this was not going to be a big makeup movie. More like, 'Maybe we'll do lenses and fangs and pale them down', and I told them, 'I don't think that's a Fright Night movie', but I said we'd entertain that thought for a minute.

"But when executive producer Mike De Luca came on board (and who's probably a bigger Fright Night fanboy than myself), he said, 'No, there has to be tons of makeup and monsters in this movie', and I was very relieved for that since that's what makes the original so much fun- the monsters. So there are monsters and creatures in it, but Craig is really keen on keeping Fright Night based firmly in reality, too. That's part of the unnerving aspect of it I think because everything looks and feels real. I think if we went into the giant monsters, it would move out of that universe and pull you right out of the experience of watching the movie," added Berger.

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You say it. While you may pay attention to nonverbal nuances like how you sound, others may be struck more by how you smell. Halitosis (bad breath) is the third most common reason people go to the dentist.  Generally, bad breath is caused by food particles and bacteria coating the tongue. Since the surface of your tongue is covered with miniature ridges, cracks, and crevices, it’s an ideal place for food debris and other substances to get lodged.

Why is halitosis usually worse in the morning? The answer is anaerobic respiration , which give rotten eggs their characteristic reek, and the same compounds that make dirty diapers, rotten eggs, and decomposing food all smell so bad.

85 to 90 percent of halitosis originates in the mouth, and the best way to treat it is to clean your tongue with a tongue scraper. If you have a strong gag reflex, try this trick: Make a fist with your left hand (thumb on the inside), and squeeze as hard as you can. By sending a conflicting signal to your brain, you override the gag reflex.  You may notice that certain foods make your bad breath worse. Cheese, fish, and garlic are some common culprits, so be sure to rinse your mouth with water right after eating and with mouthwash later.

If you’re using mouthwash and a tongue scraper regularly, but still have bad breath, it may be a sign of periodontal disease . Dr. Charles Martin will uncover the cause of your halitosis and discuss how to treat it. Contact the Richmond Smile Center today at 804.320.6800, or toll-free at 1-888-22-SMILES, and come out smelling like roses.

“I have had a very difficult case because I had no more back teeth. The remaining teeth that I had in the front I had grinded down so badly that my bite was off. My Smile Center dentist worked with me instead of me having to work with him. He can prescribe something to make it easier if you are scared. You don’t feel like you are being rushed in and rushed out.“

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“For years I suffered with partials that didn’t fit properly, constantly having to visit my dentist for adjustments and still could not chew properly. There was fear each time I visited my family dentist because of the many issues I had experienced in addition to being displeased.

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