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Free advice for the frugal life (Lansing State Journal)
Michelle McKay likens herself to a hunter, only what she stalks, tracks and brings home are free or nearly free home furnishings and appliances. Washing machine, NordicTrack, antique armoire: free, free, free.
Smokers: Win a Laser Teeth Whitening Session
Win a laser teeth whitening session with a silly quiz and go to England! Seems silly and it is but it is all about taking notice of your smile and what smoking can do to darken your teeth. An ad going around the UK reads as follows:Is your New Year resolution...
Dental Care in Guatemala by A Caring Dentist
Dentist Hal Reed is a gracious dentist who cares. Since 1998, Dr. Reed has spearheaded a group of dentists into the depths of Guatemala for the underprivileged children there. In this poverty stricken country, Reed helps those in need. "Reed's mission is...
Spring Wedding Season Calls For Immediate White Teeth Measures
Yes, folks, spring is almost upon us and many a bride-to-be is preparing for the big day.There is so much prepr for a wedding that it can be overwhelming so let's just do a short review of your teeth whitening options:There are, basically, only 2 methods to...
The man who called British women 'ugly' goes on a date - with Liz Jones (Daily Mail)
This man caused a national outcry when he accused British women of being ugly and unkempt. So what happened when the (very) high-maintenance Liz Jones went on a date with him
'Our system has failed' ""In both [fluoridated] Roane and [fluoridated] Calhoun counties, we see an alarming number of young pregnant women with no teeth," Dent said. "It's pretty tragic. It's a major problem for us."".
Kentucky's Teeth, Toll of Poverty and Neglect 99.6% fluoridated Kentucky is the state with the highest proportion of adults under 65 without teeth, where about half the population does not have dental insurance and has a drastic shortage of dentists in rural areas and oral hygiene habits that have been slow to change The American Dental Association objects to denturism, as the trade is called, because it says practitioners have not received proper training through dental school. Denturists are allowed to practice independently in Idaho, Maine, Montana, Oregon and Washington. In Arizona and Colorado, they can practice with at least limited supervision of a licensed dentist, according to the National Denturist Association. "The truth is that we see people dentists don't because those people are too poor," said Glen Anderson's brother, Eric Anderson, 36. "And there're a lot of these people around here."
Meth Is Bad - Not Just For You But For Your Teeth!
Now, we all know that use of hard drugs is not a good thing but I am not hear to preach about drug addiction, today.I just want to highlight this news: meth (methamphetamine) ruins your oral health. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) advises it is imperative...
Giving Teeth Whitening a Bad Name?
Seems there is a company in LA called White Overnite who are milking people out of their money by ordering something for free and hitting up their credit card with a high priced item.Not only that, but they are even misrepresenting their product by claiming...
Dental Therapists Replace Dentists Cheaply & Effectively Natives tell of woes that therapists now address.
Free Holiday Portrait Gifts and more!
I just found a great offer just in time for the holidays. What if you could sign up your family for a portait shoot for the holiday and get all kinds of extra freebies when you do?Well, if you schedule your portrait online at the Glamour Shots Website, then...
Utah Dentist Exposes Dangers Of Silver and Mercury Fillings
Silver Amalgams and Mecury Fillings in Your Teeth Are Not Safe!Baby boomers beware! What you have been told all these years about silver fillings may not be all they are cracked up to be. Truth is, it may be time to retire those old silver and mercury fillings,...
Beauty : Care For Your Looks Starting Today!
It is said that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. That probably explains why possessing beauty and being beautiful is one of the foremost preoccupations of human beings. Over the years, consumerism has transformed such preoccupations into frank obsession....
What Causes Tooth Discoloration? Fluorosis (too much fluoride) can cause white lines to appear on teeth. Over time, the lines stain and chip, leaving a brown and pitted appearance. Sources of fluoride include: · Fluoride supplements · Chewable vitamins containing fluoride · Store-bought beverages with added fluoride · Fluoride added to the water supply · Fluoride-containing, over-the-counter rinses, toothpastes etc. · Foods prepared with fluoridated water Nutritional deficiencies To grow strong and healthy, our teeth need calcium, vitamins C and D, and phosphate. If any of these are insufficiently supplied in our diets, tooth enamel becomes thin and weak..
Racial, Economic Health Disparities In Dental Practice Quality of dental care is associated with one's race and economic status, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry.
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