Zirconia is currently the material of choice for the fabrication of flawless dental crowns and bridges that are made to replicate the look, feel, shade and morphology of natural teeth. Gone are the days of porcelain, and porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed prostheses – Zirconia crowns, which are 100% metal free, have replaced all other materials to cater…
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Importance of Treating Cavities in Children
There are several factors that make young children more prone to bacterial caries or cavities, which is why primary teeth deserve extra care. Children indulge in snacking – most of which isn’t particularly healthy, and has high sugar/carbohydrate levels. They are also unable to clean their teeth properly on their own. When these starchy, sugary food…
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Women In Dentistry
The number of women dentists is increasing and this number is projected to continue to rise through 2020. According to the American Dental Association (ADA) the total number of women dentists has increased by over 40 percent since 2001. In fact the number of women entering the dental field has more than tripled in the…
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The Hidden Dangers of Ecigs and Your Oral Health
Electronic cigarettes (ecigs) have gained a growing popularity in the past few years. They don’t have the obnoxious smell of traditional cigarettes, and manufacturers market them as being a safer alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes. They are very popular with younger smokers and an entire “vape” subculture has been formed around the use of ecigs.…
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