Dental Care Blog Entries

Cosmetic Dentists Create Celebrity Smiles Monday February 25, 2008 in: Dental Care Tag(s):
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We know for a fact that our favorite celebrities will not look as good as they do on the red carpet without the help of makeup artists, hair stylists, and of course plastic surgeons. The perfect skin, the perfect smile, and that gorgeous hair will not exist without the stylists, dermatologists, and cosmetic dentists.

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Root canal-free life for kids through stem cell technique Friday December 29, 2006 in: Dental Care Tag(s):
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There are a number of reasons why a visit to the dentist is one of the most dreaded days in a child's life, but a root canal is probably right on top of that list. Indescribably painful, getting a root canal is an experience a person is bound to compare to the most agonizing moments of his or her life.

But thanks to the efforts of Dr. George T.-J. Huang, an endodontist (root canal specialist) and an associate professor with the University of Maryland's College of Dental Surgery, and his team, kids today face the prospect of having a root canal free life. Says Health Central:

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Dental care elusive for low-income Floridians Thursday November 23, 2006 in: Dental Care Tag(s):
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You would think that the State of Florida, being part of the richest and most powerful nation on earth, won't have citizens who'll have problems getting much-needed proper dental care. But it does, according to a report from the Pensacola News Journal:

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Grow old with healthy teeth Thursday November 16, 2006 in: Dental Care Tag(s):
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Sure, everybody ages. Crow's feet and wrinkles are usually the telltale signs, and many people, from actors to models to everyday people, deal with them through facelifts and Botox injections.

But what about your teeth? They age too, you know. And that age will eventually show in your smile, unless you're doing any of these following tips from ScrippsNews to keep your teeth healthy as you age:

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A visit to the dentist can save your life Wednesday November 8, 2006 in: Dental Care Tag(s):
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Now that might sound a bit exaggerated. But it definitely is true, for dentists could not only help you deal with cavities and plaque and tartar, but are also capable of picking up early signs of mouth cancer. This is Bristol writes:

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Teeth Whiteners For (temporary) Pearly Whites Wednesday October 25, 2006 in: Dental Care Tag(s):
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The expression "flashing your pearly-whites" may hold true for some people, but far too many people just can't lay claim to having them. This is the reason why many resort to using teeth whitening products sold in stores and in dentists' offices, to spruce up their smiles.

The question is, do they work? Apparently, they do, at least briefly.

CBS News cites a WebMD report on the review conducted by University of Michigan School of Dentistry Hana Hasson and her colleagues of 25 studies on at-home tooth-whitening products.

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