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What's In A Filling?
FillingsnnWhat's in a Filling?nnFillings, known clinically as amalgams, are synthetic materials that are used to restore a portion of a tooth damaged by decay or traumatic injury. There are different types of materials used to fill cavities, including gold and metal alloys.nnConventional amalgams are the silver-colored material many people have had placed in their teeth following treatment of a cavity. Many amalgams are actually a combination of various metal alloys, includin
September 26, 2007
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Breast Augmentation: Saline or Silicone?
Breast augmentation is the third most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the United States with over 400,000 performed in 2006 alone. This number is expected to increase dramaticallly, as 34% of women surveyed would like to improve the size and/or shape of their breasts. Breast augmentation is not just for celebrities. It can be rejuvenating, improve self-esteem and confidence, perhaps more significantly than any other enhancement, as evidenced by its swelling popularity
July 13, 2007
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How To Kill Your Long Distance Relationship
How To Kill Your Long Distance Relationship nn Disclaimer: I am in a long distance relationship. While I have been guilty of some of the behavior listed, I am one of the ones who has tried to correct that behavior when I realize it's happening. Just so you know. This isn't like a subtle confession or anything. I do write out of experience, however, and even if these don't apply to me, I can guarantee they have applied to someone at some point. nn The myriad ways in which men
June 20, 2007
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Principles of Smile Design
GOLDEN RULE (Golden Proportion) nnnnThe golden rule is an ancient principle used in mathematics, art and architecture to provide a guide for esthetic pleasing proportion. A line is divided into two parts such that one part is the mean and the other part is the extreme. The ratio of proportion is 1 to 1.61'8, mean to extreme. Interestingly, the same progression of numbers can be achieved by multiplying by 1.618 or dividing by 0.618. The principle of golden proportion to evalua
June 20, 2007
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Profile of an Aesthetic Surgeon
An aesthetic plastic surgeon dedicated to enhancing self images and improving self-esteemnnIt's not just a girl thing anymore. Modern men want to look good too, and are no longer intimidated by the concept of cosmetic surgery. Aesthetic plastic surgery has grown in popularity among women and men.nnIn this active new century, everyone should look as young as they feel. There is no way to prevent getting older, but a visit to Dr. Rivela in The Woodlands will show you many ways
April 18, 2007
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What's Plastic About Plastic Surgery?
What’s Plastic About Plastic Surgery?nActually, quite a bit. But do you know why plastic surgery is called “plastic”? While most people think that it’s because plastic materials (like silicone) are used in plastic surgery, the term was in use long before implants made of plastic were developed. Plastic actually refers to the strict definition of the word: “capable of being molded or of receiving form.” Used in the sense of changing the posi
April 9, 2007
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Do You Have an Aging Face?
Aging doesn’t happen overnight. Every person’s face ages differently. Some people get jowls early. Others have more of the “turkey neck” or wrinkling of the cheeks. You don’t just wake up one morning and look 25 years older. However, you may wake up one day and suddenly realize, wow! I look a lot older than I feel.nnA common misconception of cosmetic surgery is that once you have a facelift, you’ll have to keep having them. In fact, the opp
April 9, 2007
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