Anterior partial edentulism: the Fence Technique

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Facelift Dentistry Procedure Could Make You Years Younger

Source: Facelift Dentistry Procedure Could Make You Years Younger

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About 126,000 facelifts are performed each year in the United States.

But what if there was a way to get the same results with no cutting and no pain?

Changing your teeth could be the key to changing your face.

Doctor Sam Muslin, DDS, performs his trademarked “facelift dentistry” procedure where he analyzes the unhealthy bites and jaw position.

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Pink Aesthetics

By: Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, MD. (Source: MAG Magazine, October 2014)

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When we are communicating face-to-face, and if the person is not a spouse, our own child or a relative, the eye contact lasts for just 3 seconds. Following these three seconds, our gaze drifts away from their eyes and towards other parts of their face; and their mouth catches our eye the most. As they speak, we start to continuously analyze them, instead of focusing on their message.

Hence, teeth are of utmost importance. While they are not the main focus, they become the center of attention when you speak or communicate, with their white, pearly color. Even when you are unwilling to reveal anything about yourself, the appearance and the position of your teeth provide hints about you. While sharp teeth make you look tough, abraded and worn-out teeth make you appear much older. Though, are your gums just as much effective, surrounding your teeth that affect your smile and speech so much?

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Dental Phobia: Fear of Dentists

By: Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, MD

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You probably know someone who does their best to project the best self-image they can, even with their decayed, broken teeth. Before wondering why they refuse to get their teeth done, remember that there are many people who have “DENTAL PHOBIA” and who are afraid to reveal their phobia. In fact, did you know that many individuals with DENTAL PHOBIA have high pain tolerance levels? Their refusal to visit a dentist is due to the fact that they do not know that the visit to their dentist will be painless, because if they did, they would not choose to suffer from toothaches that do not fade sen after taking painkillers, or the pain they feel when eating or drinking hot or cold foods or beverages as a result of receding gums.

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“Magic Makeover” Shows and Teeth

By: Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, MD.

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What is the secret behind the 30-minute, or 45-minute changes on the participants’ teeth on “Makeover” shows?

As today’s technology advances further, and as is the case for every other field, offering fast solutions to needs or problems is becoming the focus of dentistry. Thus, many quick fixes in cosmetic dentistry have been developed. These techniques have rooted from the increasing cosmetic needs of people, who wish to spend less and less time to tend to such cosmetic needs.

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Ratón Pérez: The Hispanic “Tooth Fairy”

Ratón_Pérez_-_Cover_Page The Tooth Fairy is a common name in many countries, but that excludes the Hispanic ones. Hispanic countries have a different counterpart: A mouse.

The first story about Perez the Mouse was written by a priest in 1984, when the king’s little son lost his first tooth. The king made a celebration out of it and thus was created “Perez the Mouse”.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

By: Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, MD.

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COSMETIC DENTISTRY IN TURKEY

Turkey is quite advanced in many branches of medicine. People from other countries visit us for medical treatments. Dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are advanced, as well. The dentistry applications that are accepted and used worldwide are also in effect in Turkey.

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Dental Placeholders

By: Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, MD.

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Milk teeth may be prematurely lost due to decays or trauma. If your child has lost a milk tooth prematurely as a result of these elements, they require placeholders to protect the room for their permanent teeth to erupt. In order for your child to have a good line of teeth, placeholders should be used to protect the places of their future permanent teeth.

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TMJ (Temporamandibular Joint) Disorders

By: Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, MD.

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TMJ (TEMPORAMANDIBULAR JOINT)

The temporamandibular joint is right before the tympanum. It allows the movement of a person’s lower jaw. It plays a role in functions like opening and closing the mouth and shortly, chewing.

WHAT ARE TMJ DISORDERS?

They are rather frequent disorders that cause limits and headaches when opening, or closing a person’s mouth. Your joints start to make a popping noise in a TMJ disorder and as it progresses, others may hear your jaws popping. These disorders cause discomfort in the functioning of your joint, as well.

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No More Prosthetics

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Following the Dutch scientists who have genetically engineered pork from swine stem cells, Japanese scientist have managed to grow teeth on mice.

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