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The Book of Life

Dentures nearly always feel strange when first fitted. And it takes a while to learn how to be completely comfortable while eating with them.  Eating is easier with new dentures if you: • Start with soft foods that are easy to chew • Avoid sticky foods, like peanut butter • Cut food into small pieces •

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Ever wonder how those movie stars and celebrities have such terrific youthful smiles? Well some are just lucky, but many have opted for porcelain veneers, the ultimate in cosmetic improvement.  Veneers are very thin porcelain shells that can provide a beautiful yet natural tooth appearance. They can correct chipped, stained, uneven and broken teeth. They

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The Book of Life

Are implants always successful? Modern implant techniques have been in use since 1965. Improvements in procedures and materials have given implants a very high success rate, which is now over 95%.   Implants are an accepted treatment by the American Dental Association. Is everyone a candidate for implant treatment? In general, anyone healthy enough to

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Keeping teeth white can be a lot harder than one might think. Even with diligent brushing, flossing and dental cleanings, teeth can still lose their gleam. This is because they are constantly in contact with the acid in food and drinks, which can cause them to become dull and stained. However, surface staining is reversible,

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Everybody deserves a smile they love. So, if there are aspects of yours that you don’t like, including cracked teeth, persistent stains, gaps or misalignment, you don’t have to live with them. With dental veneers, dentists can transform your smile into one you will love. These thin, all-porcelain shells cover your existing tooth structure and

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Discovering the Deep Blue Sea

Fort Lauderdale calls itself the Venice of America, but how much do we really know about the waterways that spurred the comparison to Italy’s famed city of canals? Local marine biologist Paola Espitia is here to help. In March, she launched the Blue Discovery Tour, a two-hour boat ride aboard the bubblegum-pink Water Shuttle. On

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