072014Jul

On Tooth Fairy Day

You would’ve never imagined that there is such a day. Mothers and fathers, friends and lovers, doctors and diseases all have their day in a world fuelled by commerce. But, Tooth Fairy Day? Yes, there it was, in an obscure little corner of a newspaper.

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272014Jun

Where’s The Toothpick

Picture this: Seated Dinner in an elegant restaurant. The tinkle of glasses, subdued laughter, the rustle of silk. The atmosphere is perfect. The lady in the smart cocktail dress is looking a bit distracted. Her eyes are searching for something that should have been on the table. She finds it at last – a toothpick, […]

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232014Jun

Dental Implants

For the average Indian, reading about technological progress is nothing new. He is computer savvy, and surfs the Net for information. In fact, the world has seen that the average Indian is indeed far from average. Advances in medical technology holds even greater interest for our Indian because he knows that the longer he lives, […]

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202014Jun

Stop Smoking

Every smoker should know Christopher Columbus. He was the man who discovered tobacco and introduced it to the world. Every smoker should also know about the impact of smoking on his oral health. Recent studies have been disturbing. So far you have heard every physician patiently telling you to cut down or give up smoking […]

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132014Jun

Smile Makeover – Are You Ready?

Your smile is usually the first thing people notice about you. Your expression defines what sort of person you are and is a pointer to the state of your health. A brilliant smile can ignite a room and make a thousand hearts flutter. A recent survey showed that 45% of people judged other people by […]

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092014Jun

Put That Cigarette Down

It is simply not worth the bother. Do not delude yourself that a cigarette in hand will win you admiring looks. Puffing away is neither hep nor healthy. In high school, our group of friends was the most closely knit and the best known group of five, admired by the juniors and acknowledged by the […]

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062014Jun

Laser Dentistry

Fear is a common feeling for most people while they wait in the dentist’s office. All those magazines and music just can’t get your mind off those whirring noises. If the thought of that drill operating anywhere in your mouth gives you the chills or a cold sweat then maybe it’s time to investigate laser […]

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032014Jun

Elvis Presley’s Tooth – For Sale!

Welcome to the mad, mad world of memorabilia. We all know die-hard fans collect anything that they can lay their hands on- ties and tees, used perfume, peeling photographs, you name it, they want it. Here’s the ultimate. Elvis Presley of the “Wooden Heart” now has his tooth in a box waiting to be sold, […]

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292014May

Cosmetic Dentistry And You

Browsing through a book titled ‘Beauty through the Ages’, I was bemused to see that the concept of beauty has changed so radically. Well Oiled hair, kohl darkened eyes and a buxom figure was the rage of yesteryear, today beauty wears a bold look laced with abandon. Now beauty deals with such intangibles as Attitude […]

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212014May

Computer Aided Smile

The savvy updated Hindu reader has read by now extensive information on Cosmetic Dentistry and what it can do to enhance you smile and your life. Now read on- Dentists have been providing esthetic and pleasing solutions for years in the form of caps and veneers to cover, protect or beautify a tooth. On the […]

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