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		<title>Teeth Whitening after Root Canal Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dental Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dentists in Nottingham]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/root-canal.html treatment like any treatment may have some side effects such as slight discoloration of the teeth. If this is the case you could try teeth whitening treatment which will ensure that your teeth will be left sparkling clean. Many cosmetic dentists in Nottingham offer treatments for teeth whitening which effectively bleaches your teeth creating [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/root-canal.html"><strong>Cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/root-canal.html</strong></a><strong> </strong>treatment like any treatment may have some side effects such as slight discoloration of the teeth. If this is the case you could try teeth whitening treatment which will ensure that your teeth will be left sparkling clean. Many cosmetic <a href="http://www.nottinghamsmiles.co.uk/"><strong>dentists in Nottingham</strong></a><strong> </strong>offer treatments for teeth whitening which effectively bleaches your teeth creating a whiter and brighter appearance and ensures you are left with a confident smile.</p>
<p>Teeth whitening treatments use a bleach peroxide compound which aids in breaking down discoloration and stains left on the teeth. The higher the dose of peroxide determines the outcome of effective results. Teeth whitening treatment is effective in whitening the teeth however one has to be careful as people may be more susceptible to causing potential damage to the gum tissues.</p>
<p>Teeth whitening can be performed privately at a cosmetic dentist or there are also teeth whitening home kits which can be used at home to whiten your teeth. However teeth whitening home kits may not provide you with the results you were hoping for but can be a perfect alternative if you cannot afford to go privately. The costs of teeth whitening vary depending on the severity of your teeth and the charges of the individual dental clinic. Many dentists choose to go private offering their services and have been successful in providing a wide variety of treatments. If you are a dentist who is interested offering your services privately there are many <a href="http://www.dentalguide.co.uk/"><strong>dental guide to practice sales</strong></a> which you could look into to purchase and perhaps set up your own cosmetic dentistry surgery.</p>
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		<title>Tips for Leeds letting agents</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Accommodation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apartment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doubtlessly, Leeds is one of the largest educational centers in whole of the world. It holds thousands of students from every corner of the globe. This is the reason why this geographical location hosts maximum number of scholars and literates from all over the world. Furthermore, due to its extreme demand among students, cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/teethwhitening.html is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Doubtlessly, Leeds is one of the largest educational centers in whole of the world. It holds thousands of students from every corner of the globe. This is the reason why this geographical location hosts maximum number of scholars and literates from all over the world. Furthermore, due to its extreme demand among students, <a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/teethwhitening.html">cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/teethwhitening.html</a> is one of the hottest topics in the region. If you are one of those luckiest and wealthiest private landlords who provide student accommodation on rents, then there are a number of things you should consider in order to make great money out of your privately owned land.</p>
<p>You should understand that location is probably the most important thing for any foreign as well as local student. Location of university or college from the home of the student plays a very important role in determining the decision of the student. Furthermore, student wants to have a flexible and comfortable means of transport from home to college and back to home. It happens often times that university accommodation gets filled early and many students are unable to get a proper and safe accommodation in university. Due to this reason, they move towards <strong>Leeds letting agents</strong> who help them to get the most perfect apartment or house for their study time period.</p>
<p>Establishing student accommodations near university or college is a really nice idea. But that involves a number of questions and issues to be discussed. First of all, you should make sure that there is enough number of students who are in true search of some private and safe accommodation. Once you are assured of your prospective customers, you can easily forecast your profits. A brief but careful market research will reveal the most perfect place to build student accommodations. If you are not a real estate expert, you can consult <strong>Leeds letting agents</strong> who are always there to help you as well as to foreign and local students.</p>
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		<title>Cosmetic Laser Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Surgery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laser]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tattoo removal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tattoo Removal
Tattoo removal is one of the many advances made by laser technology, and a blessing for many people. Tattoos can be removed manually, but this can be unpredictable and unsafe. Removing tattoos by laser is much safer with only minor risks. The laser breaks down the ink which is then absorbed into your body. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tattoo Removal</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/tatooremoval.html">Tattoo removal</a></strong> is one of the many advances made by laser technology, and a blessing for many people. Tattoos can be removed manually, but this can be unpredictable and unsafe. Removing tattoos by laser is much safer with only minor risks. The laser breaks down the ink which is then absorbed into your body. The effect is the same as if the tattoo faded due to time or sun exposure.</p>
<p>The laser has to be able to break down most colours, but yellow, green and fluorescent colours are more difficult to break down. Dark colours such as blues and blacks are the easiest to remove. Flesh colours have been known to turn black under the laser, but these can then be removed eight weeks later.</p>
<p>Side effects can include burns, blisters, scabbing, redness and swelling, as well as changes in your skin pigmentation. However, these side effects are rare.</p>
<p>Laser Hair Removal</p>
<p>Laser hair removal is a great alternative to waxing. Whilst more expensive, it is also permanent after two or three visits, so it could save you money in the long run. It works by targeting the dark pigment in the hairs and breaking them down.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.medic8.com/cosmetic-surgery/laser-hair-removal.htm">Laser hair removal</a></strong> is most effective on people with dark hair and light skin, since on people with dark skin there is more likelihood that the skin will change colour and the laser cannot target blonde hairs.</p>
<p>You can have laser hair removal on almost any part of your body. It is safe to have it done on your bikini line despite some women’s fears of <strong><a href="http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/infertilityindex.htm">infertility</a></strong>, because the laser only affects skin level. There are also no links to laser hair removal and cancer. The only possible side effects are the same as those associated to tattoo removal.</p>
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		<title>Choosing your implant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 09:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Surgery]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saline is the older of the two choices for breast implants and has its pros and cons as the choice for breast enlargement surgery. Saline, salt water, used to always feel hard or unnatural and look like a balloon but now with new surgical techniques such as placing the implant behind the chest muscle they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saline is the older of the two choices for breast implants and has its pros and cons as the choice for <a href="http://www.breastenlargements.co.uk/">breast enlargement surgery</a>. Saline, salt water, used to always feel hard or unnatural and look like a balloon but now with new surgical techniques such as placing the implant behind the chest muscle they look more natural and soft than they used to. These are the most frequently used implant in the United States. They come in a variety of shells that are filled with saline at the time of surgery. You can choose a size, shape, profile, texture, smoothness and volume that is right for you.</p>
<p>There are no pre-filled shells approved by the FDA at this time but there are sure to be some in the future. For a while these were the only type of implant available on the market because of confusion with the safety of the silicone gel implant. The size of saline implants ranges from 120cc to 960cc and the only approved manufacturers at this time are Allergan and Mentor Corp. Every implant comes with a valve that fits into the female receptor part. Most of the time the valve is located in the front of the breast implant. The saline implant requires a smaller incision that the silicone gel implant but there is a higher chance for a rippling effect to occur on the breast which is not as natural looking.</p>
<p>The two types of saline implant you will have to choose from are the fixed volume implant, in which the entire volume of saline is put in at the time of surgery, and the expandable volume implant, which allows for post operative adjustment. If you decide to choose the popular saline implant for your breast augmentation be sure to research and talk with your <a href="http://www.cosmeticsurgeon.co.uk/">plastic surgeon</a> about the pros and cons and which implant is right for your body type.</p>
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		<title>Dental Tourism and what to think about</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dentists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental Tourism]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recent years have seen a sharp upturn in the amount of dental tourism from the UK to other countries.  Kent dentists have seen many patients choosing to opt to go elsewhere in favour of the cheaper procedures and warmer climates on offer abroad.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recent years have seen a sharp upturn in the amount of dental tourism from the UK to other countries.  <strong><a href="http://www.dentalelegance.co.uk/">Kent dentists</a></strong> have seen many patients choosing to opt to go elsewhere in favour of the cheaper procedures and warmer climates on offer abroad.</p>
<p>Many people see the logic in paying the same amount they would for a bridge, crown or dental implant in the UK to go have the treatment in a foreign clinic along with a week or two by the pool.  The internet has played a large part in this rise of dental tourism for treatment usually more extensive than general treatment like <a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/root-canal.html"><strong>root canals</strong></a>, allowing the overseas dental practices not only to seek out customers and make themselves known, but also to provide much of the same reassurance and information which would be given to patients in consultations here, delivered via the phone and internet.  Many will now also introduce you to your dentist before you ever leave this country, allowing you to ask them questions and get to know them prior to your arrival.</p>
<p>This trend has in part been helped along by the problems many have in getting NHS dental treatment.  When forced to look at private <a href="http://www.dentalrecruitment.co.uk/"><strong>dental job</strong></a> costs and faced with paying a similar amount for either treatment in their home town, or the same treatment abroad accompanied by a break in the sun, many people are now seeing it as an opportunity to offset the costs of private dentistry against that of a holiday.</p>
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		<title>Learn about electric toothbrushes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dental Care]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the advent of science and technology, everything has become comfortable and easy. Now you don’t even need to step out of your house in order to see or talk to the other corner of the world. There hardly exist any walk of your life, in which electrical and electronic technology has not influenced. Health [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the advent of science and technology, everything has become comfortable and easy. Now you don’t even need to step out of your house in order to see or talk to the other corner of the world. There hardly exist any walk of your life, in which electrical and electronic technology has not influenced. Health and dental fields are most influenced with electronics. <strong><a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/electric-toothbrush.html">Electric toothbrush</a></strong> is one of the mostly consumed electric products in our homes. You use electric toothbrush without even noticing its significance and mechanism. An electric toothbrush is just like your typical toothbrush but it is a battery powered one. Either you need to charge it or replace it with a portable battery.</p>
<p>An electric toothbrush vibrates with a to and fro motion just like you move your toothbrush manually. The greatest advantage of an electric toothbrush is that it can be used as a manual toothbrush as well. You simply turn on the toothbrush by pressing a button and it starts acting like an electric one. Despite a great benefit for lazy people, electric toothbrushes have a number of advantages over a manual toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes are capable of reaching deeper regions of your mouth which ensures maximum application of toothpaste in your teeth.</p>
<p>Electric toothbrushes are available in almost every general store. You can get various branded electric toothbrushes at very reasonable prices from internet. There are thousands of online selling websites from where you can find electric toothbrushes. Various toothbrushes have a small room for keeping small size toothpastes. This increases the utility of the product and hence you can take your dental cleansing everywhere with you. Don’t forget to read about the reviews and comments of a specific electric toothbrush before you buy it. You can find news, views and reviews of different brands from internet. Moreover, you can buy <strong><a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/toothpaste.html">toothpaste</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/mouthwash.html">mouthwash</a></strong> products online.</p>
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		<title>Immediate Dentures</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dental Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dentures]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Immediate dentures are a wise choice for many individuals. The entire process can be completed sometimes in one day. Since each patient&#8217;s healing period varies, finding that comfortable feeling will be different for each and every person.
Generally speaking, this procedure is performed by a patient&#8217;s top maxillary teeth and/or bottom mandibular teeth being extracted. After [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Immediate <a href="http://www.dentures.org.uk/"><strong>dentures</strong></a><strong> </strong>are a wise choice for many individuals. The entire process can be completed sometimes in one day. Since each patient&#8217;s healing period varies, finding that comfortable feeling will be different for each and every person.</p>
<p>Generally speaking, this procedure is performed by a patient&#8217;s top maxillary teeth and/or bottom mandibular teeth being extracted. After this procedure the patient is faced with healing which varies (depending on the patient) from multiple extractions, plus getting used to wearing a new plate with teeth attached to it. Immediate dentures can often be relined more than one time with soft relines which help cushion the hard denture base against the site where the extractions are still healing.</p>
<p>Changes in your tissue post <a href="http://www.dentures.org.uk/implant-retained-dentures.html"><strong>Implant Dentures</strong></a> might occur due to the fact that once all teeth are extracted, your jawbone begins to change and shrink quite a bit. Over the next year or the jaws may reabsorb approximately 15-20% until the bone becomes stabilized. Since the jaw shrinks back as healing occurs, the current immediate denture will loosen up and may not be as retentive as it was at the time of original treatment. A hard reline is then done to the denture to accommodate to the new shape of the jaw.</p>
<p>For the utmost use of immediate dentures, A <a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/"><strong>dentist</strong></a> can sometimes add implant anchoring devices underneath the denture so that it can snap in for even more retention. This will help prevent future jawbone loss.</p>
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		<title>Makeover your smile</title>
		<link>http://www.nchafc.org.uk/?p=7</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dental Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Makeover]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A smile makeover is a complete transformation of a person’s smile; it involves having a series of cosmetic treatments, which are designed to change the appearance of the smile completely. A smile makeover can make a huge difference to how a person feels about themself; a new, healthy, bright set of teeth can make them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/smile-makeover.html">smile makeover</a> is a complete transformation of a person’s smile; it involves having a series of cosmetic treatments, which are designed to change the appearance of the smile completely. A smile makeover can make a huge difference to how a person feels about themself; a new, healthy, bright set of teeth can make them feel a million dollars and encourage them to try new things and meet new people.</p>
<p>What does the treatment involve?</p>
<p>The smile makeover procedure may involve a number of different treatments. Your <a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/">dentist</a> will advise you which treatments to have in accordance with your current dental health and what you want to achieve from your smile makeover. Many patients have a combination of treatments that will improve the positioning of the teeth, straighten and close any gaps between the teeth and lighten the colour of the teeth.</p>
<p>Popular treatments</p>
<p>Popular treatments offered by <a href="http://www.saving-faces.co.uk/">Liverpool dentists</a> that are often involved in a smile makeover include tooth whitening treatments, straightening treatments, including wearing braces (such as Invisalign braces, lingual braces, Damon braces or traditional fixed braces) and replacing damaged teeth with crowns and dental implants or veneers.</p>
<p>How much does a smile makeover cost?</p>
<p>The cost of the smile makeover depends heavily on how many treatments the patient has; a makeover involving a small number of basic treatments will cost a lot less than a makeover involving a large number of more complex treatments. The cost of the treatment will vary considerably according to which dentist you choose and where your clinic is located (prices are usually higher in the South than the North). Patients should expect to pay anywhere between £3,000 and £50,000.</p>
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		<title>Dental implants; the facts and the myths</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:59:54 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dental implants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Known in the trade as an Endosteal implant it is the most popular one chosen by dental surgeons for their patients. They were devised in the U.K. and Sweden in the 1960s and recent innovations have made them more popular of late. They are a good alternative to dentures and bridges and as many people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Known in the trade as an Endosteal implant it is the most popular one chosen by dental surgeons for their patients. They were devised in the U.K. and Sweden in the 1960s and recent innovations have made them more popular of late. They are a good alternative to dentures and bridges and as many people don’t get on with <a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/dentures.html">dentures</a>, they are sought more and more these days. The implant itself isn’t the artificial tooth, but rather a plate made of titanium, this is a very hard wearing non-ferrous metal used in the airplane and helicopter manufacturing industry. The treatment takes a good few months to complete as a natural process called Osseointergration needs to take place during the first stages. First tests are carried out to ascertain if the jaw bone is wide and strong enough to take the <a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/implants.html">implant</a>, if its not which is rare, then a graft can be done to compensate for it. The tests will include digital x-rays and photos, measurements and colour coding of the teeth around the gap to be filled. All being well the next stage is carried out by a dental surgeon, they will cut into the gum and expose the jaw bone, and onto this they will fix the implant in place. This is either done by using self tapping screws or drilling holes to insert cylinders attached to the plate. The incision is then stitched and the plate is left to fuse with the bone. Nature comes in to help here as it produces bone to grow around the <a href="http://www.kissdental.co.uk/dentalimplants.html">implant</a> and integrate it into the jaw, forming an artificial root for the tooth. This can take anything from three to six months to complete, but once done the treatment can be finished off. The patient will go back and be fitted with abutments to the plate, these will form the studs that the teeth will fit onto, there can be one or more abutments fitted to an implant plate. The tooth is now made using a material that is hard wearing; it looks acts and performs just like a natural tooth and will out wear your natural molars. You will need to adjust your chewing process to suit, but this will come naturally, they need no special care and your usual dental oral hygiene routine will be enough to maintain them in good order. Flossing and brushing along with tartar removal is just the same process as you usually perform it.</p>
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		<title>The History of the Gastric Band</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A gastric band is a type of device that wraps a silicone inflatable band around the top most portion of the stomach, thereby regulating all potential food intakes into that person’s stomach. It is a type of radical weight loss surgery that is only performed on people with a BMI, or body mass index of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A gastric band is a type of device that wraps a silicone inflatable band around the top most portion of the stomach, thereby regulating all potential food intakes into that person’s stomach. It is a type of radical weight loss surgery that is only performed on people with a BMI, or body mass index of a certain number (usually 40 or above). This is because some people would take advantage of the device to try and lose weight that they do not necessarily need to for any medical reason. The <a href="http://www.gastricbands.co.uk/">Gastric band</a> did not just evolve overnight, however, it came from a long line of research and development to make it into the device that it is today.</p>
<p>The device first came into practical use at the end of the 1970s where a scientist wanted to regulate food intake by directly binding the stomach somehow. Several doctors tried to bind the stomach with a Marlex Mesh binding. This did work, but it came with its own amount of complications, often causing the stomach to break the weak binding of the mesh. This prompted scientists to move on to something sturdier during the research that took place during the 1980s.</p>
<p>The mesh was used for a long time in many different countries until scientists began to try and fashion a band out of the water proof material known as gore-tex. However, this particular material was too sturdy and caused too many complications within the stomach. After more research, doctors and scientists began to use what is now known as the silicone binding that all <a href="http://www.gastricbands.co.uk/">gastric bands</a> are made out of today. They do come with their own potential complications, but they are by far the safest and most effective gastric band type obesity surgery on the market.</p>
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