Documents tagged 'Teeth'
Published: 19/07/2008
Tired of stained, yellow teeth? Want to give yourself a beautiful, whiter smile? Then perhaps you have thought about at home teeth whitening kits. In January 2004, Consumer Reports wrote "Home kits do whiten teeth for far less than you’d pay for a professional treatment."
Along...
Published: 19/07/2008
No patience for bleaching? There may be another way to get white teeth, and it’s as simple as munching on an apple.
To keep teeth bright and prevent yellowing, you need to remove the staining bacteria. This is exactly what happens when you chew certain foods that produce a high...
Published: 15/07/2008
The most common tooth problem for many is discoloration. The enamel on teeth, which provides protection against damage from chewing or acids (i.e. sugar), is naturally white. But over the years, as enamel wears down, the core material of teeth "called dentin" begins to show.
Dentin is yellow...
Published: 07/07/2008
You're such a good dental patient. Your dentist and hygienist instructed you on how to remove the plaque from your teeth so you could avoid cavities and gum disease. Since you didn't want either of those, you decided to take good care of your teeth. Even though it wasn't easy, you brushed and...
Published: 03/07/2008
When it comes to the health and appearance of our teeth, most people are interested in doing everything they can to make their teeth look nice and healthy. When I visit my regular dentist, he always does a good job of helping me keep my teeth and mouth clean and healthy. However, there was a time...
Published: 02/07/2008
Are you considering dentures? Instead of these plates of false teeth, why not consider dental implants? Dental implants have all of the advantages that dentures do not have. While dentures may have been the gold standard for teeth replacement years ago, dental implants are what is being used...
Published: 02/07/2008
I recently evaluated an audit we performed for one of our clients as part of our Practice Audit Program. This monthly program gives the doctor insight into how his or her front office staff is manning the phone lines. We have a "mystery caller" call in each month to ask about various topics. This...
Published: 01/07/2008
Grinding teeth or bruxism, can be very mild or severe. If you have a very mild case of grinding teeth, you may choose to do nothing about it. Your teeth may never show any real signs of wear and doing nothing is the correct decision. However, if you have a more severe case of bruxism, failure to...
Published: 30/06/2008
The initial contact with a dental office usually begins with a consultation with one of the general dentists. The goal of a cosmetic dentist is to meet with you to determine your needs and formulate a comprehensive plan to restore you to optimal health. Orthodontics and periodontics can help.
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Published: 28/06/2008
Okay, everybody who plays video games has a favorite villain. It's just a rule. If you play games on even a semi-regular basis, you probably have at least one villain that just sticks in your craw. You'd love to be able to jump through the screen and do an omni-slash right to their crotch....
