Since dental implants usually fuse with the jawbone, the advantages of dental implant placement usually go beyond helping a person to get a perfect smile. Implants usually help to prevent jawbone loss, something that may happen if a person goes without teeth for a long time, and the stability that they provide usually makes activities like chewing more comfortable.
However, before implants can grow strong enough to support a dental crown, they need to time to bond with both the jawbone and the gum tissue surrounding the implants.
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Sex And Superstition: Don't Believe These 3 Lies About Stds
From Kentucky to South Dakota, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spreading rapidly from partner to partner. There are some really dumb myths that cause people to engage in the risky sexual behaviors that lead to STDs, and the following 3 are the worst lies:
Sexually transmitted diseases are only a concern for younger people.
There's this silly idea floating around that sex is no longer risky once you pass a certain age.
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3 Custom Parts For Your Child's Wheelchair
Do you have a child who was recently prescribed to use a wheelchair, either temporarily or permanently? If so, you and your child may be feeling nervous about the child's ability to control the chair. Your child also may have some anxiety about social situations and how his or her friends will react to the chair. The good news is that you and your child may be able to customize the chair to make it safer and more comfortable for your child.
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3 Myths About Laser Eye Surgery You Can Ignore
What goes on in the operating room can be a mystery to everyone but the highly trained doctors who work there, and any surgery -- from getting tonsils removed to a heart transplant -- has certain myths surrounding it. This is true for corrective vision surgery, which is more commonly known as 'laser eye surgery'. Taking the mystery out of the procedure can help you to be less anxious about your time in the chair -- so if you're looking for some peace of mind about your upcoming surgery, then here are a few myths you can ignore.
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