This April 22-28 the St George Center for Specialized Dentistry will be participating in the second National Prosthodontics Awareness Week,sponsored by the American College of Prosthodontists and recognized by the Governor of Utah and the Mayor of St George as a time to raise awareness of oral health and how [...]
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Issue 13.12 Oral cancer kills one American every hour of every day—higher than many better-known cancers such as melanoma. It is a silent killer,often detected too late because it is painless and the physical signs may not be obvious in the early stages. However,if caught early,it is curable 75% of [...] Issue 8.12 It’s been a few years now since the Journal of Dental Research confirmed that snap-on implant teeth are not only better for chewing,but may actually be more cost-effective than regular dentures when quality of life factors for missing teeth are factored in–the social impact of avoiding conversations,refusing social [...] Issue 3.12 We are often asked by patients suffering from bad fitting dentures,“Should I get permanent or snap-on implant teeth?” We specialize in helping clients sort through the options to ensure they get everything they need and want from their new smile. Normal removable dentures are better than nothing at all,but [...] Issue 50.11 The U.S. Surgeon General has said,“You’re not healthy without good oral health.” Bad oral health can manifest itself as infections of the lips,cheeks,teeth,gums or the bone around the teeth and are caused by microorganisms. Medical research has shown that these microorganisms pass into the blood stream and [...] Issue 45.11 If you wake up with headaches or stiff and painful jaw muscles,you may be experiencing the side effects of tooth grinding (also known as bruxism). It can be difficult for people to realize that they have this disorder because they sometimes grind their teeth in their sleep. Daytime grinding,on [...] Issue 40.11 For many years Prosthodontists have been using specialized treatments to replace missing teeth with dental implants,but recently the approach to give patients the ability to chew with solid permanent teeth within 24 hours has been popularized in the local media. There is even a “Teeth-In-An-Hour” approach,but we won’t get [...] Issue 35.11 In our culture white teeth are considered a sign of health,vitality and beauty. Bleaching with peroxide gel is one way to quickly and affordably whiten teeth. The gel form is recommended over the liquid form because it is easier to control from coming in contact with and irritating the gums [...] Issue 20.11 Recently a neurologist was on Good Morning America to discuss his patient that had developed balance problems from swallowing too much denture cream that contained Zinc—a beneficial mineral found in ordinary multivitamins,but in large amounts [...] Issue 15.11 Oral cancer kills one American every hour of every day—higher than many better-known cancers such as melanoma. It is a silent killer often detected too late,but curable 75 % of the time when caught early. Unfortunately it is caught [...] |    | |||||
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