CHICAGO — More Americans are turning to the emergency room for routine dental problems – a choice that often costs 10 times more than preventive care and offers far fewer treatment options than a dentist's office, according …
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The British Dental Health Foundation released a rather shocking report this month that may cause many women to step up their oral hygiene routine. The report, released on February 11, 2011, states that women with gum disease and or missing teeth may be up to 11 times more likely to develop breast cancer. … Read Full Post
Steven, a member of the Dentistry Forum, recently had full ceramic crowns completed on some of his front teeth, but he was confused by the instructions his dentist gave him after the procedure. Steven writes, “I just had a restoration with Procera zirconia on upper front teeth. The doctor said I should avoid biting with them.” I did my best to answer his question, but I would like to hear your experiences after having a posterior or anterior crown placed. Are you able to enjoy foods the same way as you did before you had your crowns done? Are there certain foods that you now avoid because of your crowns? We all know that obvious food such as candy should be avoided … Read Full Post