Facercise is mind over matter

17 August 2010

Nowadays so many people are more health conscious because of the availability of medical information and sharing that the Internet has allowed. Much of the focus is on the larger physical body but not the mouth. There is a branch of exercise called Facercise that promotes beauty without surgery or both. I remember seeing the [...]

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How prion disorder affects dentistry

18 June 2010

Dentists in Nottingham have also been involved in studies of how prion disorders like Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) can be transmitted during dental treatment as a result of infection. Both humans and animals are affected by this rare disorder that causes fatal neurodegeneration or spongiform changes to the central nervous system [...]

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Belonephobia

02 June 2010

The fear of needles, sharp objects or lasers can cause unnecessary delays for all kinds of treatments, operations or cosmetic procedures.  This problem can complicate already difficult situations. For instance, those being assessed for infertility and ability to have IVF will have to face a needle at some point. As regular blood tests are required [...]

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How do you choose the right doctor?

22 April 2010

Here are a few things to consider so that you can pick the most worthwhile doctor for your needs. Do you feel confident in the doctors skill and experience? Does the doctor seem put off, like you are questioning him when you have any queries? How many other procedures other than hair loss does this [...]

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Gum Disease and what’s so special about it

15 April 2010

Gum disease in one of the most common oral health conditions; it affects most people at some stage in their lives. There are two main types of gum disease; these are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is much more common than periodontitis and is less serious; it occurs when the gums become irritated and inflamed as a [...]

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Cosmetic Dentures

06 April 2010

One of several ways to fix your teeth is by getting cosmetic dentures. Cosmetic dentures are false teeth that can replace lower teeth or upper teeth all while looking attractive. This is considered the be the most cost effective solution. Today’s dentures bridge the demand for strength and function all while offering you comfort. Good dentists [...]

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TMJ disorder need not be the end all to your existence

04 April 2010

TMJ disorder, also known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, is related to the join between the jawbone and the skull itself. TMJ disorder can be caused by a variety of things, ranging from the tendency to grind the teeth together and clench the jaw, sometimes known as ‘bruxism’, to just aging and arthritis. The disorder itself [...]

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The Risks of Breaking a Dental Implant

24 March 2010

Dental implants are made from titanium, almost as strong as steel, are able to hold up to high amounts of pressure and daily use for biting and chewing. Patients usually have no problems with using their dental implants as they would normal teeth, and rarely even remember they have an implant. However, special care does [...]

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Reshape Your Nose with Rhinoplasty

21 March 2010

Rhinoplasty is surgery of the nose. It is used to reshape the nose for improvements in appearance and breathing. Due to the functionality of this cosmetic surgery, it is sometimes covered under health insurance plans. Each year more than 300,000 people in America are patients of rhinoplasty nose surgery. This surgery can fix problems associated with [...]

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An ultra-thin alternative to veneers

18 March 2010

The concept of veneers has changed over time and continuous research has given rise to Lumineers, a special kind of veneer which is ultra-thin. Lumineers are made from cerinate porcelain, a specially patented material, which though thinner is much stronger than the traditionally veneers. The use of Lumineers is quite similar to veneer – cover gaps [...]

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