Archive for July 2017
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry, also known as esthetic dentistry, consists of any dental work that improves the appearance of a person’s teeth, gums or smile, where the ultimate goal is to improve your self-confidence and self-esteem. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on your appearance rather than on function, though a responsible cosmetic dentist will ensure that tooth function is…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Dental Implants Tooth Replacement Therapy
Implant dentistry is a permanent tooth replacement therapy using a titanium dental implant to replace the tooth root, followed by a prosthetic device (such as a crown, bridge, partial denture, or denture) to replace your lost tooth or teeth. Tooth replacement therapy can do much more than merely improve your smile, it will also make…
Read MoreWater Fluoridation Policies Back in the Headlines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers water fluoridation to be the most cost-effective method of delivering fluoride to all, reducing tooth decay by 25% in children and adults. Since tooth decay remains one of the most common chronic conditions among children, many continue to advocate for this passive intervention. Yet, advocacy groups…
Read More4 Tips to Create Healthy Habits
A habit is an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation. It may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition, and is usually “triggered” by circumstance. You’ll notice that, in the preceding definition of a habit, there are no value judgments made; no difference offered between and bad habits, between unhealthy and…
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