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Archive for January, 2010

How Long Does an Amalgam (Silver Colored) Filling Last?

Earlier this week, I was working with a patient who was having two gold crowns placed over some molars that had previously been restored with amalgam fillings.  He said he had received the amalgam fillings about 30 years ago and they had recently broken, resulting in the need for the crowns.  He asked if 30 [...]

What Every Human Needs to Know About Plaque

How would you feel if a dog ran over to you and urinated on your foot?  What if that urine were so caustic that a skin graft were required to repair the damage?  You would probably be devastated — and rightfully so.  However, many people permit a similar situation to occur in their mouths everyday! [...]

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