Having a Perfect Smile May Be a Snap: “Snap-on Smiles”
In a world of press-on nails and clip-on hair extensions, it’s not surprising that snap-on smiles are catching on quickly. But what exactly is a snap-on smile?
Archive for April 16, 2007
Grillz
From some of the biggest hip-hop artists to teens out on prom night, flashy dental adornments — popularly known as grillz — have become an increasing common sight since their introduction into popular culture in the early 1980s.
Would You Like a Facial with That Filling? Dental Spas’ Luxe Take on Dentistry is a Hit with Patients
A few years ago dental office décor seldom ventured beyond a fish tank in the lobby and a few bland paintings in the checkup rooms. But, as dental spas are quickly learning, you catch more flies with facials than with fluoride.
New Dental Implants: Now, Faster than Ever
It used to be that getting a dental implant was like having a baby: it took months of time, required a lot of work, and really, really hurt. Fortunately, new technologies have been springing up to make the implant a more patient-friendly dental option.
To Band or Not to Band: The Merits of the LAP-BAND® System as Compared to Other Bariatric Surgical Procedures
Though patients who undergo gastric bypass procedures usually lose more weight than LAP-BAND® System patients in the first year after surgery, long-term results are comparable, and LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band patients face fewer risks and negative side effects.
Clinton Takes on Obesity
Bill Clinton, at one time lampooned for his reputation as a fast food junkie and avowed McGormandizer, is turning over a healthier leaf in his role as philanthropist and civic leader. The former president now has his eyes on America's childhood obesity epidemic.
The Real Deal on Home Pregnancy Tests
Four days may not seem like a lot of time to some people, but to a woman who is wondering if she is pregnant or not, it can be an eternity. When a woman has been trying to conceive and wants to know if her efforts have paid off, the sooner the information is available, the better.
Acupuncture and Fertility: Not As Strange a Pair of Bedfellows As You Might Think
While there are many competing theories about how acupuncture works, most studies have concluded that, for whatever reason, it is effective in the treatment of a variety of ailments, one of which is infertility.