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		<title>How implants work</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Dental implants are a procedure that replaces a missing tooth&#039;s form and its function.&#160; If you were to have a dental implant, that implant would support a replacement tooth in the same way that a natural tooth root would support a natural tooth.&#160; 
The concept of performing dental implants is not new.&#160; In fact, it has a history that dates back thousands of years.&#160; Egyptian mummies have been found that had gold wire implants in their jawbones.&#160; Skeletons in the Americas have been found with dental implants made of semi-precious stones.&#160; European skeletal remains have exhibited iron dental implants in the jawbone.&#160; In the Middle East as well, skeletons have been found with ivory implants. (...) ]]></description>
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		<title>Calcium and stronger teeth</title>
		<link>http://www.lowellsmilecenter.com/blog/2008/02/04/calcium-and-stronger-teeth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:38:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Calcium is a mineral that most people think about in relation to bones.&#160; Teeth and dental health are also closely related to calcium.&#160; Teeth are bones that are more dense than the rest of your skeletal bones.&#160; You need to make sure that you have enough calcium when your teeth are developing and throughout your life as your teeth continue to grow and need calcium. (...) ]]></description>
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		<title>Why you should consider cosmetic dentistry</title>
		<link>http://www.lowellsmilecenter.com/blog/2008/01/28/why-you-should-consider-cosmetic-dentistry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Cosmetic dentistry has its roots in early civilizations of America, Europe and the Middle East among others.&#160; However, during recent years, cosmetic surgery has really taken off in our society for the average American as well as the high society. (...) ]]></description>
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		<title>Why choose sedation dentistry</title>
		<link>http://www.lowellsmilecenter.com/blog/2008/01/21/why-choose-sedation-dentistry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:36:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Sedation dentistry is a method used by dentists and oral surgeons to relax a patient in order to perform a dental procedure.&#160; Sedation can be administered through a pill, laughing gas or intravenously (through an IV).&#160; The different methods have different effects, are used in different circumstances, and range in price, with IVs being the most expensive and the most sedative. (...) ]]></description>
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		<title>Why you need semi-annual cleanings</title>
		<link>http://www.lowellsmilecenter.com/blog/2008/01/14/why-you-need-semi-annual-cleanings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Although you should take good care of your teeth on a daily basis by brushing and flossing regularly, there are some things that can be missed that a dentist can help you with.&#160; Semi-annual check-ups and cleanings are very important to your oral health.&#160; Your visit to see your dentist every six months serves several different purposes.&#160; The most important reason is to give your teeth a deep and thorough cleansing.&#160; Other important aspects of a check-up are having an evaluation to check for any problems and getting x-rays. (...) ]]></description>
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		<title>How often should you get your teeth cleaned?</title>
		<link>http://www.lowellsmilecenter.com/blog/2008/01/07/how-often-should-you-get-your-teeth-cleaned/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Having a thorough, professional cleaning performed by a dental hygienist is an integral part of good oral hygiene.&#160; Experts have recommended that for the majority of people, a regular dental cleaning and check-up be performed every six months or twice a year.&#160; However, depending you your circumstances, you dentist may recommend that you schedule appointments more often.&#160; 
You may be considered at greater risk for oral diseases if you use alcohol and tobacco, you have diabetes, you are pregnant, you have periodontal or gum disease, you have poor oral hygiene or you have some other medical condition.&#160; All these are things that your dental professional will take into consideration when deciding how often you need to have an examination and cleaning performed. (...) ]]></description>
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		<title>What to do when you break a tooth</title>
		<link>http://www.lowellsmilecenter.com/blog/2007/12/31/what-to-do-when-you-break-a-tooth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Dental Emergencies</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ As is evident in fossils that have withstood centuries of wear, tooth enamel is one of the hardiest parts of the human body.&#160; However, teeth still have their breaking point.&#160; If you were to receive a hard hit to the mouth, chances of damaging a tooth are great.&#160; 
Some breaks can be classified as cosmetic problems, but others are true emergencies.&#160; Breaking a tooth can be painful, but not taking the proper steps to care for it can also be dangerous. (...) ]]></description>
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		<title>How to prevent gum disease</title>
		<link>http://www.lowellsmilecenter.com/blog/2007/12/24/how-to-prevent-gum-disease/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ You can prevent gum disease.&#160; More than 75 percent of Americans over 35 have some form of gum disease. (...) ]]></description>
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		<title>Preventing bone loss</title>
		<link>http://www.lowellsmilecenter.com/blog/2007/12/17/preventing-bone-loss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Tooth Hazards</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Preventing bone loss is important to your entire skeleton, but it is also very important to your mouth.&#160; Your mouth is full of teeth which are also bones.&#160; When you are losing bone mass you are also losing calcium from your teeth.&#160; Hence, if you allow yourself to have bone loss, you most likely have problems with your teeth. (...) ]]></description>
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		<title>5 tips to prevent the need for dentures</title>
		<link>http://www.lowellsmilecenter.com/blog/2007/12/10/5-tips-to-prevent-the-need-for-dentures/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ You can prevent the need for dentures.&#160; The best way to prevent ever needing dentures is to take care of your teeth now.&#160; Gum disease can eventually lead to tooth loss.&#160; More than 75 percent of Americans over 35 have some form of gum disease.&#160; Also, 60% of Americans between the ages of 35 and 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth.&#160; Gum disease at its worst, may cause you to lose your teeth.&#160; The bottom line is if you want to keep your teeth and never wear dentures, you must take care of your gums. (...) ]]></description>
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