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Exercise and diet are important components for maintaining optimum health, but not many individuals realize that maintaining proper oral hygiene is also a vital part of the equation. Click here to learn more. |
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The office of Drs. Mcaraw, Cantner and Cantner has a distinct advantage over others – a majority of their expert staff has been with the doctors for over twenty years, providing a level of unparalleled customer service. Click here to learn more. |
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Dedicated to providing personalized care that goes beyond the norm, Dr. Nemeth and his caring staff have committed themselves to offering the best in patient care and comfort. By employing state-of-the-art equipment and the latest techniques, Dr. Nemeth ensures that his patients are always top priority. Click here to learn more. |
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Moving to Jacksonville, Florida in 1975, Doctor Christian Berdy, a former United States Naval Officer, joined the prestigious practice of Drs. Scott, Watson and Miller. Today, over thirty years later, Dr. Berdy is the only remaining doctor of this historic north Florida practice. Click here to learn more. |
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Like many people, you may associate regular dental checkups, prevention and cosmetic dentistry with younger patients. You may think that fluoride treatment is just "kid stuff." Actually, all of these services may be important to you in retaining your smile for a lifetime Click here to learn more. |
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Dental Emergencies Articles |
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Injuries to the mouth may include teeth that are knocked out (avulsed), forced out of position and loosened (extruded) or fractured. In addition, lips, gums or cheeks are often cut. Oral injuries are often painful and should be treated by a dentist as soon as possible. Click here to learn more. |
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Family Dentistry Articles |
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Children experience many firsts: first tooth, first words, first step, first birthday and first haircut. And parents want to be prepared for every step of their child's new life experiences, including dental visits. Only parents willing to model positive attitudes should accompany their child on a dental visit, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. Click here to learn more. |
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Invisalign® and Orthodontics Articles |
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In the past decade, much better emphasis has occurred toward referring patients during the mixed dentition phase with emphasis upon this interceptive treatment. There needs to be even more sharing of information in order to point out the reasons for routinely referring patients by 7 or 8, with many patients needing to be seen at age 3 or 4 when specific conditions or problems are evident. Click here to learn more. |
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Neuromuscular/TMJ Articles |
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TMJ is just one of the symptoms of a Neuromuscular disorder. Others are MIGRAINES, frequent headaches, facial pain, neck, shoulder and back pain, unexplained loose, sensitive or painful teeth, worn or cracked teeth and/or crowns, jaw pain, clicking or popping of the jaw joints, numbness in fingers or arms, depression, vertigo and ringing in the ears. Click here to learn more. |
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Dr. Chung specializes in Neuromuscular Dentistry (NMD) and less than 1% of the doctors in the United States Have This Expertise Click here to learn more. |
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Oh, my aching head
New doctor team addresses chronic headache problems
Severe headaches in this country are a leading cause of disruption at work, as well as home, school and social life. Four Newton practitioners, working as a team of specialists, offer fresh promise for certain kinds of cases.
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Face it, we are rough on our teeth. Sometimes we neglect them, take them for granted or simply just abuse them. Click here to learn more. |
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Periodontal Disease Articles |
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Caring for your oral health includes regular teeth care and gum care. Neglecting your gums can eventually lead to periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, which is a culprit for the deterioration of your overall oral health. Click here to learn more. |
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Porcelain Veneers Articles |
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What is the perfect “smile style” for your new porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns? In previous articles it was discussed that there are over 30,000 different ways that a cosmetic dentist can create a new smile and that there are over 60 different documented “smile styles” available for cosmetic dentists to use as guide and to better communicate with to the cosmetic dental patient and the dental ceramist. Click here to learn more. |
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What is the perfect “smile style” for your new porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns? In my previous article about Smile Design, I discussed that there are over 30,000 different ways that a cosmetic dentist can create a new smile and one of the most popular “smile guides”, Dr. William Dickerson’s “LVI Smile Library”. Click here to learn more. |
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The length of the teeth, especially your front two teeth, is an extremely important part of how the world sees your smile. Click here to learn more. |
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The astute cosmetic dentist and patient really should look at “all the problems” before making any decision on how many porcelain veneers to do so that the ultimate result doesn’t disappoint the patient. Click here to learn more. |
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Every once in a while a cosmetic dentist has to reach deep into his “bag of tricks” to solve challenging esthetic problems, and I’m going to share with you just such a case that I treated not too long ago. Click here to learn more. |
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Cosmetic dentists strive for patient satisfaction, especially when doing a smile makeover for their patient with porcelain veneers. Click here to learn more. |
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Cosmetic dentistry is a true art form, and rarely would two different cosmetic dentists create the same kind of smile design for the same patient. Click here to learn more. |
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Smiles brighten everyone’s day. At Brentwood Braces, Dr. Maurice Firouz is committed to ensuring his patients walk away with a gorgeous smile, one that will last for years to come. The offices at Brentwood Braces offer convenience for all your orthodontic needs. With an educated and caring staff, Dr. Firouz has been able to help over 10,000 patients since he began his practice. Click here to learn more. |
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Through his participation in The Children of Chernobyl Eastern Ohio Charitable Fund, Dr. Bedich has aided young patients from the highly radioactive area in achieving and maintaining dental health. He has been an active participant with the Smiles for Life campaign, a program sponsored by the Crown Council that has donated more than $14 million since 1998 to over 300 children’s charities throughout North America, all dedicated to promoting pediatric dental care. Click here to learn more. |
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Michelle Sullivan began her quest for an enhanced smile long before she came to see me. For more than eight years while moving up the corporate ladder and starting a family with her husband, Bill, she had consulted with several dentists around the country about what she called her 'tilted smile’. Click here to learn more. |
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In practice for over twenty years, Dr. Gochman is an attending dentist for Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, where he also supervises and lectures the Fixed Prosthodontics residency program. Receiving his DDS from Columbia University, Dr. Gochman is a lifelong New Yorker and is certified in implant prosthetic restorations by Nobel, 3I and Zimmer. Click here to learn more. |
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Serving northern New Jersey, including Westwood and Bergen County, Dr. Robert Rosenfeld has created a practice built on excellence in cosmetic and general dentistry. Click here to learn more. |
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The ability to allow a patient to smile with pride and confidence is a gift and one that Dr. David Scharf, a periodontist in Babylon, New York, seems to give in abundance. Click here to learn more. |
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Since 1965, Dr. I. Stephen Brown has been engineering beautiful smiles for his patients. With a hands-on approach and an extensive academic background, Dr. Brown makes it his personal mission to provide each patient with a top notch experience. As evidenced by the testimonials below, he’s an overwhelming success. Click here to learn more. |
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The technique, exclusive to the New York Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, was developed by Jeff Golub-Evans, D.D.S., whose clients include Kim Cattrall Click here to learn more. |
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Dear Dr. Bader:
I am finally ready for a Smile Makeover. How do I choose a Cosmetic Dentist? Are they all the same? Click here to learn more. |
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Cosmetic dentistry can certainly be “life changing” for many patients with unslghtly teeth, embarrassed to smile. A great example of this would be this patient who had a combination of numerous dental problems. Click here to learn more. |
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Porcelain veneers are certainly the answer for many patients who have discolored, chipped and otherwise unattractive teeth and are seeking a more professional appearance. Click here to learn more. |
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Tooth Decay Prevention Articles |
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It’s hard to put a value on a smile… But we all know how it lights up a face. When a grandmother smiles at her newborn grand child… when a young woman looks at the love of her life... When an executive finishes a top notch presentation and the board accepts it. These are times that a smile can say it all. Click here to learn more. |
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The benefit of a beautiful smile is about more than the face we show the outside world. It’s also about having the confidence to dazzle others with a brilliant grin. Dazzling smiles and mouths is precisely what Doctor Steven Bader strives to achieve with his Ultimate Aesthetic practice in Newton Centre and North Andover, Massachusetts. Click here to learn more. |
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When you meet someone, do you flash your smile? Or do you hide your teeth? If yellow or stained teeth are keeping you from looking and feeling your best, bleaching-a safe, quick, at-home process that whitens your teeth could put a brighter smile in your life and give your self-confidence a boost Click here to learn more. |
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Dental Implants and Tooth Replacement Articles |
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Osseointegrated dental implants are the state of the art in modern dentistry. They are small titanium "fixtures" that take the place of the natural root of the tooth... Click here to learn more. |
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The amazing technology and capabilities of computers have been an integral part of medicine for well over forty years. And now cosmetic dentistry is benefiting from this technology as never before, with computer guided dental implants. Click here to learn more. |
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Do you need to replace a tooth or several teeth? Are you trying to decide between having an implant placed to support a single crown or getting a fixed bridge? Here are some facts that you should consider... Click here to learn more. |
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Q: How much pain is involved in implant placement?
A: Of course this varies from case to case and person to person. In general, for a single implant placement most patients report little to no pain... Click here to learn more. |
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Options for replacing teeth include removable appliances, fixed bridges and implants. The difficult question for a patient is choosing the right option. Factors to consider are the greatest likelihood of long term's success, cost and comfort... Click here to learn more. |
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General Dentistry Articles |
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Parents are constantly asking me about fluoride for their children. They ask, “Since Salt Lake City started fluoridating the water, does our local water also have fluoride? Click here to learn more. |
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Does the thought of painful injections and pain from having your teeth drilled at the dentist prevent you from fixing your smile? Imagine yourself with a beautiful permanent white smile! Click here to learn more. |
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Cosmetic dentistry requires standard dental training and the understanding of facial structure, esthetics, and psychology... Click here to learn more.
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Dr. Mark Samuels and Dr. Joseph Jarmon are dedicated to improving their patients' self-esteem through cosmetic dentistry. They both believe that by changing teeth you can dramatically change someone’s appearance. Click here to learn more. |
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Dr. Ramin Tabib and Dr. Elisa Mello of NYC Smile Design are two of
Manhattan’s most respected and accomplished dentists. A husband and wife
team, they have carefully designed their immaculate, contemporary practice
to incorporate the latest technological advances in dentistry in an
atmosphere of understated elegance, warmth and efficiency. Click here to learn more.
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From their office in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this doctor
duo brings individual strengths to their team approach to dental
care. Her expertise lies in periodontal surgery, cosmetic
makeovers, orthodontics and Invisalign® teeth straightening. Click here to learn more.
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These are symptoms of bruxism. "Bruxism" means to grind, gnash, or clench the teeth. This condition can affect all ages. In fact, 50 to 96 percent of adults and 15 percent of children may show signs of bruxism. Click here to learn more. |
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Dr Dean Lodding is positively extreme when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. The Illinois State Dental Society member dentist just completed another season as one of the guest cosmetic dentists on the hit reality show Extreme Makeover. Click here to learn more. |
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Though an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. Beginning treatment at this time ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time and expense. Click here to learn more. |
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Orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. Click here to learn more. |
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Stressing the distinction between dental fillings and dental restoration, Dr. Chalifoux points out that he performs dental restorations, allowing patients to maintain or regain their original beautiful smiles, not just provide a “fix” to problem teeth. By reviewing a patient’s complete oral history and gaining a comprehensive understanding of his or her needs, Dr. Chalifoux is able to treat patients for a variety of conditions performing procedures such as teeth whitening, dental implants, dental restoration and veneers on a regular basis. Click here to learn more. |
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In practice for almost three decades, Dr. Thomas Daley has twice been voted “Baltimore’s Best” by area residents in a poll conducted by Baltimore Magazine. With a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining outstanding oral health, Dr. Daley and his staff work tirelessly to eradicate gum disease and help patients retain their natural smiles.
Click here to learn more. |
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Corner Canyon Aesthetic Dentistry is also unique in that it provides dental care to Draper, Utah, and Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Both Drs. Draper and Day wish to spread healthy smiles not only across one but two states! Click here to learn more. |
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Founded in 1973, Dental Associates was the first dental group practice in the state of Connecticut. Today, over thirty years later, the team of Doctors Robert S. Hall, Eugene P. Krygowski, Thomas J. Mensi, Charles R. Chiarello, R. Steven Hall and Jason T. Mielcarek offer each of their patients individualized dental care, ranging from teeth whitening and dentures to Invisalign® and porcelain veneers. Click here to learn more. |
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Helping people has always been the focus of Dr. William DeWitt’s patient care philosophy, even from his earliest days obtaining his education. A graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, Dr. DeWitt worked towards his Master’s degree in Special Education while teaching school. In an effort to reach even more people, he chose to earn his DDS at the Loyola University School of Dentistry. Click here to learn more. |
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Dedicated to making his practice an example of outstanding patient service and dental excellence, Dr. Carl Gerner and his associate, Dr. Maria Szmigiel, work in a collaborative clinical setting offering the latest in cosmetic and general dentistry procedures. Click here to learn more. |
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Searching for a dentist can be time-consuming especially when seeking one with not only knowledge and skill, but a strong commitment to make you and your family’s smiles beautiful. Luckily, for residents of Camarillo, they can find all of this and more when visiting the offices of Dr. Page Mansourian. Click here to learn more. |
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Striving to ensure that every patient gets the smile he or she has always wanted, Drs. Samuels and Jarmon of Lighthouse Dental Care, work with the latest technology, including computer imaging, to design and provide smiles to patients that will work best for them. Click here to learn more. |
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