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Candidates With Great Teeth, And The Voters Who Elect Them
Posted on in EducationalIt seems logical that with the advent of television and modern media, the appearance of political candidates has become increasingly important in determining who will be successfully elected to public office. We tend to make instant judgments when we meet any person, with much of these first impressions made by what we see. We take …
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Will I Lose My Teeth When I Get Older?
Posted on in FamilyMy grandmother had a lot of extensive dental work done when she was in her early 80’s. She told me that one of the reasons she did it is that, as she matures, there are several things that she loses the enjoyment of. Because of the dental work, she’s been able to have teeth that …
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Save Your Teeth. Feed Your Body.
Posted on in Food & Health
There are estimates that approximately 10 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder. These include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Eating disorders have a negative impact on a person struggling with them from a variety of directions: low self-esteem, relationships, depression, jobs, and of course, health. These problems come to mind immediately, but sometimes we …
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What Causes My Teeth To Wear And Chip?
Posted on in CosmeticPeople often ask me why their teeth are chipping in front, or getting shorter. This is often caused by clenching and grinding of teeth. This is called bruxism, and it can be caused by several factors. Causes Of Bruxism There are three things that cause bruxism. It can be a habit the person has picked …
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Are Lasers Used In Dentistry?
Posted on in EducationalLasers are the stuff of science fiction, space exploration, and dentistry. How Are Lasers Used? A laser can do many things in a dental setting. It can remove tissue in a fine and controlled way. This will often replace a scalpel in many procedures, and it seals as it cuts for fast healing and less …
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Protecting Your Mouth While Enjoying Sports
Posted on in Family
Spring is a time of year when people head outside after months of winter, diving into sports and exercise, hopping onto skateboards and buckling on their rollerblades. In light of this, April is National Facial Protection Month, focusing on preventing the injuries that come from sports and other activities. Too often, in the midst of enjoying …
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