Sat.Dec 18, 2021

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Asymptomatic Individuals With COVID-19 May Be Super-Spreaders

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Those infected with SARS-CoV-2 but show no symptoms are spreading COVID-19 throughout their communities according to a new analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open. Out of nearly 20,000 subjects infected with the novel coronavirus, 40% had no symptoms. Drilling down further into the data, researchers discovered that 54% of pregnant women, 53% of air/cruise passengers, 48% of long-term care facility residents/workers, and 30% of healthcare professionals

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Porcelain Veneers or Dental Crowns In Blackburn?

Healthy Smiles

Porcelain veneers and crowns are both dental restoration procedures that can enhance the appearance and role of your teeth. The primary distinction is that a veneer only covers the visible area of your tooth, whereas a crown covers the entire tooth. Dental restoration procedures are expensive, so knowing which one is right for you is important. Despite the differences in the procedures, both have a high success rate.

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3 Ways to Correct a Smile With Missing Incisors

Coshocton Dental

In the classic holiday film, It's a Wonderful Life , George Bailey sees what life would be like if he'd never been born. In a variation on the theme, imagine your life if your teeth had never formed. That's actually a reality for some—they're born without teeth, albeit usually only one or two. But even then, they're often more susceptible to problems with their bite, speech development and nutrition.