Mon.Sep 09, 2019

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Is Charcoal Toothpaste Safe for My Teeth?

Aerni Dental

Charcoal is a multifaceted product that has recently gained popularity in the health industry. It’s now in many health products such as face masks, lotions, cosmetics, soaps, and even toothpaste. “Activated” charcoal is composed of materials such as petroleum coke, olive pits, coconut shells, peat, sawdust, or bone char. It’s formed at very high temperatures, which alters the charcoal’s structure to enlarge the surface area and lessen the size of the pores (the charcoal then turns into a magnet

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How Long Do All-on-4 Implants Last?

Friendswood Dental Blog

Despite several innovations in dentistry, tooth loss is a reality for many Americans. In fact, at least 35 million adults are missing all their natural teeth. Traditionally, they are replaced with a denture, which is held to your gum tissue using suction or an adhesive. As an alternative, many people are choosing to secure their denture to their jawbone using 4 dental implant posts.