Great dental health should be important to every health conscious individual. Periodontal diseases have been linked to heart attacks, strokes, and premature births to name a few. So read up on these five important tips for great dental health.

Tip #1

Brush after meals. This is pretty basic, but the basics are the building blocks for great dental health. Tooth decay happens because of plaque build up on teeth. Plaque is a sticky clear film of bacteria that makes acid. This acid mixes with the food we eat, especially sugars. The combination of plaque and sugars eats away at the enamel of the tooth. Eventually, the enamel gives way to the dentin and the nerves and roots of the teeth. This decay can be incredibly painful and is very bad for overall health. Simply brushing after meals removes food particles from around the teeth, in between teeth, around gum lines, and etc. Getting this food off of the surface of the tooth is a great way to maintain great dental health. Brushing also helps remove plaque build up on the tooth as well.

Tip #2

Floss each day. It can be annoying or embarrassing to confess to the dental hygienist that we aren’t flossing each day. But, she only asks to make sure that we are doing everything possible for great dental health! Sometimes we avoid flossing because it hurts or it makes our gums bleed. This is just another indication that we really should be flossing, because it shouldn’t hurt if our gums are healthy. So here are a few tips about flossing. Avoid the gum between the teeth, the floss is meant to rub up and down the sides of the tooth. Don’t push the floss between the teeth so hard that when it pushes through it comes down hard on the gums. Apply gentle pressure until the floss glides between the teeth. Flossing each day will remove plaque build up that the toothbrush can’t get to, and it will promote great dental health.

Tip #3

See your dentist regularly. The dentist is your best friend when it comes to great dental health. She can scrape away calculus and plaque in ways that a toothbrush and floss only dream about doing. Dentists also use x-rays to check for potential cavities that are not visible to the human eye. They can also point out problem spots that need extra care during regular hygiene. If there is a cavity or other problem that must be taken care of, the dentist can let you know so that the problem can be take care of right away. Prolonging visits to the dentist can mean letting problems in your mouth go unresolved – that might seem like a good idea in the short run, but in the long run it will just cause more pain. So visit the dentist regularly to get some professional help in maintaining great dental health.

Tip #4

Good nutrition. Having good eating habits does so much for the body that it is no surprise it has great effects on dental health. Teeth are made of calcium, so they need lots of good calcium to develop well. Teeth also need strong bones to hold them in place, and strong bones come from having enough calcium. Good nutrition should include enough calcium to take care of teeth and bones. Good nutrition should also include being careful about how much sugary foods, snacks, and sodas are eaten. These items promote tooth decay and should be eaten in moderation. So keep your great dental health by having good nutrition.

Tip #5

Use fluoride. Fluoride helps teeth to be healthy and strong. Fluoride is absorbed by the enamel of the tooth, or the hard glossy outer coating. If the enamel is stronger it can resists plaque better and it can resist tooth decay better as well. Fluoride does the most good for teeth when it is ingested and when it is applied topically. Most cities recognize the great health benefit of fluoride and so they supplement the public water system with it. Check with local authorities to see if water fluoridation exists in your city. To receive fluoride topically, purchase fluoride enhanced toothpaste. Also, visit your dentist and receive fluoride treatments. Fluoride strengthens teeth and makes for great dental health.

Dr. J.D. Murray, DDS, is a leading Atlanta dentist. Dr. Murray and the Southwest Atlanta Smile Center specialize in Smile Makeovers, Dental Implants and Sedation Dentistry.

Visit the Southwest Atlanta Smile Center or call (404) 349-7889 for more information on how Dr. Murray can build you a brilliant smile.

In just a short period of time, communication has so drastically changed that many of us who are old enough to remember rotary phones could not be more amazed by the speed of transformation. The cell phone, more than anything, has completely changed the way in which we communicate, making it possible to be in touch with someone at the touch of a button – no matter where we are or what we’re doing. In fact, there are few among us who do not own a cell phone; most of us are completely dependent upon its services. And for many, dependence on their cell phone means a dependence on a Nokia cellular phone.

Established in 1865 as a paper manufacturer in Finland, the Nokia Corporation still operates its headquarters just outside of Helsinki. In the early days of Nokia, paper manufacturing soon gave way to an ever-growing expanse of services that would rocket the company to worldwide recognition. Most significant to the company’s growth was its entrance into electronics in the late 1960s. Following suit, was the company’s pioneering in mobile communication when it was still in its infancy. The company began producing portable phones as early as the mid 1980s and when the world’s first satellite call was made in 1994, it was done so on a Nokia cellular phone.

Today, Nokia is the largest manufacturer of cellular phones in the world and known the world over for its quality products and dependable service. Most notable to the company’s rise in popularity is the introduction of the Nokia 2100 series in 1994 which first featured the company’s signature ring tone – a ring tone that would become a lasting part of the Nokia cellular phone brand.

Over twenty million of the Nokia 2100 series have been sold, catapulting the company into cell phone history. The Nokia cellular phone line has continued to expand since this time and today Nokia features phones with a variety of top of the line capabilities including, camera phones, MP3 players, video recording, online access, gaming, and personal organization systems. It’s no wonder that the Nokia cellular phone continues to be one of the most popular cell phones on the market today – and promises to be well into the future.

For easy to understand, in depth information about Nokia cellular phone visit our ezGuide 2 Cell Phones.

Cancer is only a physical symptom of underlying emotional stress on the body and the body’s cells. But how does emotional stress cause cancer in the body? And why does emotional stress only cause cancer in some people, while not in others?

For the majority of people, coping with stress and highly stressful or traumatic events or conflicts is dealt with, with relative ease. Although those in this larger group feel the devastating effects of stress, stressful events, trauma, and conflicts, including grief and loss – stressful events are seen as part of life’s challenges, life’s ups and downs, and they are for they most part anticipated and not completely unexpected. These people are able to move on with their lives quickly afterwards.

Those susceptible to cancer, are highly vulnerable to life’s stresses and trauma, and feel unable to cope when life throws a curve-ball their way. These people are perfectionists and live in fear of conflict, stress, trauma and loss and are deeply frightened of negative events “happening” to them. And when faced with a highly stressful or traumatic event they have not anticipated, which inevitably happens during their life, react adversely and are unable to cope.

They experience Inescapable Shock and remain deeply affected by the experience. They have difficulty in expressing their inner grief, their inner pain, their inner anger or resentment, and genuinely feel there is no way out of the pain they are feeling inside. And because their mind cannot fathom what has happened, and remains in a state of disbelief or denial, these inner painful feelings are continually perpetuated, shooting up stress hormone levels, lowering melatonin and adrenaline levels, causing a slow breakdown of the emotional reflex centre in the brain, and creating the beginning of cancer progression in the body.

When faced with a major trauma, the cancer personality feels trapped and unable to escape from the memory of the traumatic experience and the painful feelings of the experience. Stress hormone cortisol levels skyrocket and remain at high levels, directly suppressing the immune system, whose job it is to destroy cancer cells that exist in every human being. High stress levels generally means a person cannot sleep well, and cannot produce enough Melatonin during deep sleep. Melatonin is responsible for inhibiting cancer cell growth. This means cancer cells are now free to multiply. Adrenaline levels also skyrocket initially, but are then drained and depleted over time. This is especially bad news for the cancer personality.

Adrenaline is responsible for transporting sugar away from cells. And when there is too much sugar in cells of the body, the body becomes acidic. This means normal body cells cannot breathe properly because of low oxygen. Cancer cells thrive in a low oxygen state, as demonstrated by Nobel Prize winner Otto Warburg. Cancer cells also thrive on sugar to keep them alive. Put simply, too much internal stress causes a depletion of adrenalin, leads to too much sugar in the body, resulting in the perfect environment for cancer cells to thrive in the body.

For the cancer personality, the news of being diagnosed with cancer and the fear and uncertainty of death represents another Inescapable Shock, creating another spike in stress hormone cortisol levels, and a further drop in melatonin and adrenalin levels. There is also a further breakdown of the emotional reflex centre in the brain that causes cells in the corresponding organ to slowly breakdown and become cancerous.

Learned helplessness is a key aspect of the cancer personality when facing a perceived inescapable shock, and is a strong developmental factor of cancer. Researcher Madelon Visintainer took three groups of rats, one receiving mild escapable shock, another group receiving mild in-escapable shock, and the third no shock at all. She then implanted each rat with cancer cells that would normally result in 50% of the rats developing a tumour. Her results were astonishing.

Within a month, 50% of the rats not shocked at all had rejected the tumour; this was the normal ratio. As for the rats that mastered shock by pressing a bar to turn it off, 70% had rejected the tumour. But only 27% of the helpless rats, the rats that had experienced in-escapable shock, rejected the tumour. This study demonstrates those who feel there is no way out of their shock / loss are less likely to be able to reject tumours forming within their body, due to high levels of stress weakening the immune system. [Seligman, 1998, p.170]

Cancer occurs at the cellular level. And there are a number of factors that create stress on the body’s cells, causing them to become (1) depleted of adrenaline, (2) high in sugar and (3) low in oxygen, where they are more prone to mutate and become cancerous. The higher the sugar content of the cell caused by a depletion of adrenaline, and the lower the oxygen content, the greater the likelihood of normal cells mutating and becoming cancerous.

There are a number of factors that contribute to a normal cell becoming depleted of adrenaline, high in sugar and low in oxygen. Physiological stresses include (and are not limited to): Poor nutrition, Chemicals, Toxins, EMF Radiation, Parasites, Liver / Colon / Kidney disease, Lack of Exercise, etc. Psychological stresses include (and are not limited to): Inescapable Shock, Repressed Feelings, Depression, Isolation, Poor Sleep, Emotional Trauma, External Conflict, etc.

In the vast majority of those with cancer, there exists both a combination of psychological as well as physiological stresses that have contributed to the body’s cells becoming depleted of adrenaline, high in sugar and low in oxygen, causing them to mutate and become cancerous.

For further information on Stress & Cancer, the Cancer Personality and the Cancer Chain of Events, go to http://www.alternative-cancer-care.com/The_Cancer_Personality.html
GLEN RUSSELL, CERT.HYP.HYPCA.CNSL

Glen Russell is a certified counsellor and hypnotherapist and graduated from the Alpha Hypnosis Training School having studied a Diploma in Advanced Hypnotherapy & Neural Linguistic Programming.

It was during this time that Glen decided to specialize in working with cancer patients. Glen embarked on an ambitious training regime further to his training at Alpha Hypnosis Training School to ready himself for the challenge of working with cancer patients in the specialized field of ‘hypnosis for cancer’. After reading Stephen J Parkhill’s internationally acclaimed book “Answer Cancer: The Healing of a Nation”, Glen undertook training with Stephen to learn the art of healing illnesses created by the mind using hypnotherapy as a tool to access deep core emotions.

Having completed his training with Stephen, Glen undertook further training with the prestigious Omni Hypnosis Training Center in DeLand, Florida and after completing his final examination, received certification as a ‘Hypnosis for Cancer Specialist’.

One of the most painful things the human species experiences is a toothache. That’s because even the smallest things can make a sore tooth just throb. Breathing, moving, drinking, eating, all of the basic necessities of life can cause excruciating pain when a tooth starts to hurt. Here are a few tips on how to ease a toothache until an appointment with the dentist can be made.

Tip #1

Call the dentist as soon as possible to make an appointment. Dentists, like any doctor, get booked up. Sometimes they can squeeze people in if there is a major emergency, but the best bet is to call the dentist right away. If there is a payment problem or insurance issues, calling and getting these things worked out will help relieve a lot of added stress. It is also nice to know how much longer a toothache must be endured. A little countdown can go a long way.

Tip #2

Clean your mouth. This is probably the last thing any will want to do if they have a serious toothache, but cleaning out the mouth is important. Try swishing with warm water first and then if possible use a toothbrush or floss to help remove any food particles from around the tooth. Food pieces may add extra acids that continue to irritate the tooth.

Tip #3

Take medication. It may be best to contact a primary care physician or the dentist to ask how much medication would be appropriate. Hopefully the pain is not so severe that an over the counter medication can’t take a little of the edge off. There are some medications out there that can be applied topically to the infected area to numb on contact. These can provide some relief for a while. One thing to keep in mind is that in a dental emergency, like a tooth has been knocked out, if there is bleeding any medication with aspirin should be avoided as it is a blood thinner and would prolong the bleeding.

Tip #4

Apply ice. Ice can help numb the ache and, more importantly, it can reduce swelling. This should help with the pain. Apply ice by putting some ice cubes in a plastic bag and putting them into a sock, handkerchief, or a towel. Put the ice on the cheek where the tooth is. Never put ice directly onto the skin, however, as it can cause frostbite.

Tip #5

Avoid pressure on the tooth. This will probably be something that a person with a severe toothache can figure out for himself or herself, but it is still a good reminder. Biting down on food will probably increase the pain substantially. Try to avoid chewing on the side of the mouth with the injured tooth, and it may be best to eat soft foods for a while. It can be surprising how instinctive it is to chew on both sides of the mouth, so be very conscientious when trying to eat.

Tip #6

Try some home remedies. Some people claim that there are several good home remedies for a toothache. If someone is in that much pain anything may help so try these. One is clove oil. The suggestion is to put some clove oil on a piece of gauze and put the gauze directly onto the tooth. Other people claim that tea bags help relieve the pain. In any case, there are likely several home remedies available. If nothing else, they may provide a distraction from the pain.

Obviously these tips will only last so long. The most important thing is to get in to see the dentist. Toothaches are usually caused by tooth decay, and only the dentist can really remove the source of these problems. In the meantime, try to get some rest and relief!

Dr. J.D. Murray, DDS, is a leading Atlanta dentist. Dr. Murray and the Southwest Atlanta Smile Center specialize in Smile Makeovers, Dental Implants and Sedation Dentistry. Visit the Southwest Atlanta Smile Center or call (404) 349-7889 for more information on how Dr. Murray can build you a brilliant smile.

There comes a time in everyone’s home when it must be decided if it’s going to be a home with a pet or a home without. This is an easier decision for some than it is for others; there are some of us who grew up in a home that was never without a dog or cat; there are others of us who did not have a pet growing up and are eager to fulfill this childhood dream in adulthood. Ultimately, pet ownership is a choice only your family can make, as is the type of pet you choose - for dog lovers, a friendly pooch; for feline lovers, a cute cat.

But let’s face it; a cute cat is subjective. Cats come in a variety of breeds – in all sizes, colors, hair lengths, and personalities. A cute cat for one person may be a sparkly eyed Burmese; for another a sleek Siamese. When choosing a cute cat, it is most important to take into consideration your particular needs as a cat owner. If you are someone who enjoys company from your pet, then you may want to find a cute cat that’s friendly and people-oriented. If you are a busy professional who is content to see your cat over a meal, then there are number of independent-minded cats that like their personal space.

When choosing a cute cat for your family it is also important to be mindful of the amount of grooming that each particular cat breed requires. Longer-haired cats need frequent grooming to keep their matting at bay; shorter-haired cats need far less grooming and may be best for busier households or for those who have allergies. Before purchasing any cat, however, it is important that you are prepared – not just for the grooming but for the space considerations, need for a litter box, diet and nutrition, and veterinary needs. It is essential that if you are going to be a cat owner that you are a responsible one.

Whether as a purchase for yourself or a wonderful gift for someone you love, a cute cat will brighten your world and change your home forever.

For easy to understand, in depth information about cute cat visit our ezGuide 2 Cats.

Backgammon is one of those games that have become a canonized in the world of classic games in just about every country on our planet. It’s been around for thousands of years and has spanned so many different cultures that it can truly be considered a universal game. Backgammon gambling is enjoyed in private one on one game as well as high stakes competitions and worldwide tournaments offering huge winner prizes. But if you’re new to the backgammon game then the first thing you must do is understand the basic board set up and the instructions on how to play.

First in order to play backgammon you must understand the layout of the board. Each player has 15 minute –usually light and dark to identify between the two players as in classic games like chess. The board itself is split in two halves with a bar dividing them. The outer board is on one side and the inner board is on the other. Each player will try to move their men (or checkers) to their homebard and once all backgammon checkers are in the homeboard the player can start bearing off –this is the final stage of the game. The first player to bear off all his or her men wins when playing backgammon online.

There are 24 points (alternate colored triangles) on the board and they are divided among 4 quadrants which contain 6 points each. The player moves his or her 15 checkers around on these quadrants according to the numbers rolled on a set of dice. If the point is occupied by more than 2 of the opponent’s checkers the player cannot move his men onto them. If there is only 1 of the opponents checkers on a point the player can land on it (called a hit) and knock the checker off the board onto the middle bar. These are the basic backgammon rules.

Internet backgammon works in the exact same way. As for the backgammon set up here’s how it’s done: point 1 is closest to you in your homeboard and point 24 in your opponents homeboard is as far away from where you want to be as you can get on the board. For the board set up, place 2 of your own checkers on point number 24 followed by 5 checkers on point 13, 3 checkers on point 8 and 5 checkers on point 6. Then your opponent can do the exact same just in a mirror image of your 15 pieces. In online backgammon the setup is done automatically to make life easier.

When using software to play on the net, the backgammon board is presented as a 3-d model in high-resolution graphics. It’s a very realistic version of the classic game and the backgammon set itself is exactly the same as a real board. After playing a few games many players get used to the virtual environment and enjoy some of the perks like being able to play for free or real money. Try out a game online and see why thousands of people are playing backgammon on the net.

Gene Marshall is a renowned online backgammon expert that is commissioned by many recognized online backgammon publications. Other information and articles that were written by Gene Marshall on the issue of internet backgammon are available on the internet. The writer focuses on editorials about backgammon gambling on line and backgammon rules.

The Internet has quickly become a virtual world in which millions of people play against each other for fun or for real money bets. Often free play games are fun and enjoyable and can help you practice or just pass some time but real money games is where the action is at. Now there are several leading software providers that offer backgammon online – and this game can also be played for real money bets or just for fun if you prefer. If you want to play backgammon right now, then why not join a game on the Internet instantly?

The first thing you need to do is in order to play Internet backgammon is join a service that offers online play. There are many to choose from, it’s a good idea to read reviews and find out what other players are saying about some of the backgammon download software available on the Internet. When you find one that looks right for you playing is a breeze. You’ll instantly be connected with thousands of other players from many different countries. You can play against them for fun or for real money. Get to know people using the chat function and play with them over and over.

Community games are fun because they bring people together. And the software used to play online backgammon is easy to download and install. The backgammon board looks the same in virtual mode as it does in reality. the checkers all move the same way and you have the option of using the doubling cube as well. Essentially it’s the same backgammon set you’re used to, just in a high-resolution graphical version.

When playing a backgammon board game on the net it’s even easier than in reality because you don’t need to bother setting up before each game. The backgammon setup is done automatically for you when using software. This cuts back on laying out the men and makes more time for action and play. That’s just one reason many players choose online backgammonover the real thing –it’s high-speed action all the way.

The backgammon game download takes only a few minutes and once you’ve done it you can play again and again from the comfort of your home computer. You’ll soon find out why so many players are turning to online backgammon as a great way to play against other people even in tournament and freeroll games.

As for the backgammon set up, it’s all done for you automatically so there’s no need to spend any time on that. The focus is on action and fun. You can play for fun in free mode just to practice and play socially or if you’re more of a gambler than you can also play for real money bets. Try downloading now and you’ll see just how much fun it is.

Gene Marshall is a renowned online backgammon expert that is commissioned by many recognized online backgammon publications. Other information and articles that were written by Gene Marshall on the issue of internet backgammon are available on the internet. The writer focuses on editorials about backgammon gambling on line and backgammon rules.

Backgammon is becoming increasingly popular on the Internet and there are literally hundreds of thousands of players from around the world that are all joining in on the action. That’s because it’s a game that requires intense player strategy and concentration. Everyone has his or her own style of playing but one thing that is essential before you start is understanding the backgammon setup. Follow these easy backgammon instructions to get going.

The backgammon board game is played the same way online as it is offline. In the standard version of the game you play on a board with 24 points (alternating colored triangles across the face of the board). The board itself has 2 halves –one side is the inner board –also called the home board, and the other side is the outer board where players race their men (also called checkers) in order to reach the home board and bear off (meaning to take their men off the board an out of the game). The first to do wins.

Now looking at the backgammon set up, point 1 in your homeboard is the where you want to bring your checkers and point 24 in your opponents homeboard is the furthest away from where you want to go. To make it easier to understand, point 1 should be in the lower right corner of the backgammon board closest to you. Start by putting 2 checkers on point number 24 (furthest from your home board), then 5 checkers on point 13 and then 3 more checkers on point 8 and finally 5 checkers on point 6 (these are already in your home board). In total you should have 15 checkers and so should your opponent.

Now your opponent simply sets up his men in a mirror image of yours –in other words on the points directly across from where you placed your 15 checkers. To avoid any confusion each player has their own color men –usually light and dark. Now that you understand the backgammon setup it’s easy to get going. The nice thing about a backgammon game download is everything is set up automatically when you start playing. That’s why so many people are turning to backgammon software as their preferred way to play.

The backgammon download is easy and free. Just install and you can play whenever you want for fun or for real money bets. Free backgammon is a popular way to practice and sharpen your skills. Backgammon takes skills and is not a game of chance. A strong player that has much practice and experience will almost always beat out a weak player. That’s why backgammon strategy is essential when paying. In addition to learn how to play backgammon there are many advanced tips and strategies you can read about online in order to improve your playing abilities and your overall chances of winning. Good luck!

Gene Marshall is a renowned online backgammon expert that is commissioned by many recognized online backgammon publications. Other information and articles that were written by Gene Marshall on the issue of internet backgammon are available on the internet. The writer focuses on editorials about backgammon gambling on line and backgammon rules.

The LG Shine has not yet been launched in the European market, but is expected to be out in the second quarter of 2007. It is similar to the Korean version of SV 420, but it is a GSM handset and not a CDMA one.

Though, the LG have not yet confirmed about the specifications of the Shine; however, the features of the Shine will almost be similar to SV420, which is very much popular in the Korean market.

It has a 2.2’’ 262,000 colour “mirror effect” display having 240 x 320 pixels. The LG shine has 70 Mb of internal memory, which can be easily expanded using the micro SD cards.

Apart from these features, you will be getting a 2 megapixel camera and the lenses would be of Schneider Kreuznach. In addition to that, it also has a Bluetooth connectivity and quad-band GSM support.

You can also get a web browser, email client and MP3 player, which is commonly expected in every mobile phone. The weight of Shine is meagrely 115 grams with the dimension of 94x 51×14 mm. The talk time is of around 3 hours with a standby of 3 days.

The LG Shine would be having a scroll wheel, which we have seen in the past in some other handsets as well. The scroller is a convenient addition that makes working on this handset easier for most of us. It is expected that the second generation scroller will overcome the problems which the users have faced in its earlier version.

The design of the LG Shine is considered to be more practical than that of the LG Chocolate. LG Shine would certainly be successful in the European market.

Know more about Mobile Phones and LG Shine here.

When people lose teeth, they don’t have to have permanent gaps in their smile. People who have had accidents, diseases, or tooth decay can now erase the effects of these problems from their smile. They can have their dentist do some cosmetic reconstruction in the form of dental implants. Dental implants are a long lasting way to correct any smile.

Dental implants are an artificial way of recreating a lost tooth or teeth. Implants start with a titanium screw that is inserted into the jaw bone. During the procedure the gums are cut open to expose the bone. To insert the titanium screw or post, the dentist then drills a hole into the bone. Titanium is the metal of choice because it allows the surrounding bone to grow into and around it. The screw is left slightly rough and porous on the edges to encourage the jaw bone to attach to it. This is a vital part of the implant. Once the screw has been inserted, the gums are stitched together. The patient will be under anesthesia at the time to relieve discomfort and pain.

There is a healing process that takes some time. Bones don’t regenerate over night, and in this case they are growing around a titanium screw. It can take several weeks or several months for implants to be fully anchored and ready to go. The crown will not be placed on the screw until the bone has grown around the screw to anchor it.

Once the screw has been securely imbedded into the patient’s jaw bone, a crown or artificial tooth is attached to the top of the screw. Usually the dentist will put a temporary crown on initially. This is to allow the surrounding gum line sufficient time to adjust and grow in a natural manner around the new tooth. After the gums have healed and grown properly, the dentist will go back and replace the temporary tooth with a permanent one.

Sometimes the jaw bone doesn’t have enough bone material to take an implant. In these circumstances the dentist can do a bone graft to try to help regenerate enough bone material to anchor an artificial tooth. In other cases, the bone rejects the screw. But, the implant can usually be tried again with better results.

Dental implants are used in any circumstance where a tooth has been lost. They are a great way to obtain a permanent fix. And they don’t have the discomfort or difficulty associated with other artificial teeth such as dentures. Implants give greater comfort while chewing and greater confidence. They can also improve a person’s ability to speak clearly.

Because dental implants are long lasting and a close representation to a natural tooth and root system, the patient will need to continue habits of good dental hygiene. A dental implant needs to be cared for like a natural tooth. This means brushing and flossing daily in addition to regular visits to the dentist. Artificial teeth still need constant plaque removal to maintain healthy gums and a healthy mouth.

Although the screw can last for the duration of a person’s life, the artificial tooth on top is usually worn down by chewing and general usage. This part of the dental implant will likely have to be replaced at some point. But, with the screw already in place it is an easy fix.

Overall, dental implants are a great way for people to regain their perfect smile after the loss of a tooth or several teeth. Dental implants are long lasting and comfortable. But the best part of dental implants is that they look perfectly natural.

Dr. J.D. Murray, DDS, is a leader in Atlanta cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Murray is highly experienced in Smile Makeovers, Dental Implants and Sedation Dentistry. To get more information on how Dr. Murray can give you a brilliant smile visit the Southwest Atlanta Smile Center or call (404) 349-7889.