Composite resin dental restorations have been around since the 1960s, but didn’t become widely used in the U.S. until the 1990s. In the years since, composite resin fillings have made mercury amalgam all but obsolete. Today, we’re answering essential questions about this backbone of the holistic dental practice. […]
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Three Steps to Help Your Child Become a Smile Superstar
February 18, 2014
Helping your child grow up healthy includes setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. While you can take the at-home dental hygiene reins for a few years, by the time your child reaches school age, he or she needs to take more responsibility for daily brushing and flossing. Motivating your child […]
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Sleeping Beauty: Is Dental Sedation Used in Cosmetic Dentistry?
February 13, 2014
In the nationwide discussion of sedation dentistry, the conversation tends to focus on how inducing a state of relaxation can help fearful or anxious patients receive the preventive, restorative, and prosthetic dental care they need. People seeking strictly cosmetic dental care, on the other hand, are often left out of the sedation dentistry conversation altogether. […]
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Can a Person with Diabetes Get Dental Implants?
February 12, 2014
According to new research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, people suffering from both type I and type II diabetes are at an 8.3% higher risk for tooth loss. Diabetics over age 50 are at an even higher risk, the study reported, and diabetics overall have a much higher chance of becoming […]
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How Implant Dentures Help You Recapture the Joy of Food
February 7, 2014
Few pleasures in life can compare to the joy of a good meal. With a multitude of textures, flavors, and aromas, enjoyment of food is one of those few experiences that seem to transcend the cultural and class differences that often keep us apart. Unfortunately, if you have lost your teeth or are currently wearing […]
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