Preparation
The process of preparing your teeth for porcelain veneers is actually quite straightforward. A little enamel usually needs to be removed from the surface of your teeth, depending on the type of veneer, the position of your teeth, and your dentist’s skill level. In many cases, the procedure can be done without the use of local anaesthetic, but this is ultimately up to your dentist. Teeth that have previously had a root canal or teeth that do not need enamel removed can usually have porcelain veneers attached without the use of anaesthetic.

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Ideally, you would make a great candidate for dental implants providing you have good oral and dental health. You must have enough bone in your jaw to support the implant, and most dentists recommend this procedure for individuals with healthy gums as well. Because dental implants become a permanent fixture in your mouth, they rely on healthy gum tissue and jaw bone. Your dentist can replace one or more teeth with dental implants, and in some cases all your teeth in more severe circumstances.

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Generally speaking, screening is a process through which doctors look for cancer before there are any symptoms of the disease.  The purpose of screening is to find cancers earlier, when they are more effectively treated.  Indeed, by the time symptoms of cancer appear, there is a good chance that the cancer has already started to spread.  Through screening, doctors can gain valuable information about which people are more likely to be diagnosed with particular kinds of cancer.  We can study the activities and environments of different people and try to determine which activities and environments are associated with different cancers.  Patients should be careful to remember that if a doctor is screening for cancer, this does not mean you have it nor does it mean s/he believes you have cancer.  Screening occurs when there are no obvious symptoms of cancer.

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Sometimes known as a fixed partial denture, a dental bridge is a form of dental restoration that is used to bridge the gap when you have one or more missing teeth.  By adjoining adjacent teeth and replacing the missing tooth with a false replica, you can restore your smile and avoid the embarrassment often associated with having a missing tooth.  Simply put, a dental bridge is false tooth, also known as a pontic that is connected to two crowns made from porcelain.  In turn, these crowns are affixed to nearby teeth almost literally creating a bridge over a gap created by missing teeth.

There are different types of dental bridges, each appropriate for different parts of your mouth.  The first type of bridge commonly used in cosmetic dentistry is the traditional fixed bridge.  Fixed bridges,un like dentures can not  be removed from your mouth.  In this standard form of a dental bridge, the pontic is attached to crowns which are similarly attached to the teeth on either side of the missing tooth.  One or more missing teeth can be replaced by a traditional fixed bridge.
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Part 2: How Sports Drinks Affect your Teeth

Recent research published in a variety of medical journals including General Dentistry has pointed to the negative effects of consuming sports drinks on dental health. While sports drinks provide athletes with necessary electrolytes and fluids to rehydrate, sports drinks are linked directly to tooth damage. Unfortunately, sports drinks can cause irreparable damage to dental enamel and ultimately compromise the overall health of your teeth and gums. In fact, because of high levels of acid and sugars in sports drinks, the damage from these beverages can be as high as 3 to 11 times worse than damage caused by cola-based drinks.
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