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Crowns and Bridges A crown can be described as the outermost covering of the tooth making up its size and shape. A crown offers excellent protection to the tooth structure. The most popular type of crowns is the porcelain. They are durable, last for a long time and may be replaced like other dental restorations. The colour, shape and size…
In the world of dentistry today, dental implants are the preferred choice for getting replacement teeth, and are equally popular with the patients as well as the dentists. Have you ever thought why implants are so popular for replacing your missing teeth? This is because of their superior esthetics, convenience and comfort in comparison to other tooth replacement options. What…
The term Laser Dentistry is an efficient and precise way for performing most dental procedures known today. The ability of the dentist to control the power output and the level of exposure helps to achieve an improved dental procedure. The dentist should direct the therapy on the particular area, whether the tooth or the gum and avoid damage to the…
What exactly does a dental implant mean? An implant is a device placed inside your body to maintain the functionality. A dental implant is, obviously, the replacement for your missing teeth. It is a small screw-like structure made of titanium element which is highly bio-compatible. Meaning, your oral tissues will not reject it and thus the implant will be a…
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honours. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn’t achieve national recognition until she won the best actress Oscar for Misery — when she was 42 years old! “I was told early on that because of my physique and my looks, I’d probably blossom…
When you look at the top row of a normal smile, you’ll see symmetrical pairs: the central incisors in the middle, flanked by the lateral incisors and the canine (or eye) teeth on the outside of them. Sometimes, though, teeth may not form as they should: in fact, it’s one of the most common congenital defects with one in five…
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life: He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear to fly above the stage. But the illustrious illusionist will be the first to admit that making all that magic takes a lot of hard work. And he recently told the Dear…
The market for sugar alternatives has grown exponentially since saccharin was accidentally discovered in 1878. Today, saccharin has been joined by other FDA-approved zero-calorie artificial sweeteners, including aspartame (“Equal®” or “NutraSweet®”), sucralose (“Splenda®”) and rebaudioside A, derived from the stevia plant. You can also choose low-calorie alcohol sugars like erythritol or Xylitol. With rare exceptions, all these choices are widely…
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year old musician was once better known by his stage name, Johnny Rotten — a brash reference to the visibly degraded state of his teeth. But in the decades since his band…