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	<title>Toothhaven&#187; Sacramento Cosmetic * Family Dentist Dr. Steven J. Brazis, DDS</title>
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		<title>Why Do I Need A Nightguard?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Hey, Doc! My jaw clicks sometimes. Why does it do that?&#8221; or &#8220;My teeth are sensitive when I brush or drink cold liquids. It&#8217;s not always the same place, though. How come?&#8221;  &#8220;Sometimes when I&#8217;m eating, I get a pain in my ear. I think it might be actually my jaw joint though.&#8221; 
These [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is Buccal Erosion?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;My gums are receding! Help!!&#8221; &#8230; I get this a lot…&#8221;Are my teeth going to fall out? What can we do, Doc?&#8221;
People often complain that their gums are receding, but more often this is a problem of enamel having worn away from the tooth, exposing the softer underlying dentin. Sometimes both enamel wear and gum [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.toothhaven.com/?p=121</link>
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		<title>Tooth Whitening or Bleaching? In-Office Bleaching Product Comparison</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In-Office Product Comparison
This discussion is by no means an exhaustive comparison of in-office bleaching products or procedures available. I will, however, try to give you some comparitive information about some commonly used products so that you will be able to understand your dentist&#8217;s explanation of the system he has chosen to use.
I am going to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tooth Whitening or Bleaching? The 3 Delivery Systems For Whiter Teeth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tooth Whitening
If your discoloration problem is primarily from extrinsic staining, you can often get very good results using toothpastes that advertise themselves as &#8220;whitening toothpastes&#8221;. This method is only for extrinsic staining and is not part of this discussion on actual bleaching procedures.
In-Office Bleaching
The first type of delivery system for tooth bleaching is the in-office [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.toothhaven.com/?p=108</link>
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		<title>Tooth Whitening or Bleaching? The Myths of Cosmetic Dentistry Explained</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Demand For Whiter Teeth
More and more, people are demanding whiter teeth. They are no longer willing to accept the slow discoloration of their teeth over time. As a result, a major industry has grown up around &#8220;tooth whitening&#8221;. I want to bring some clarity into the cloud of information (and misinformation) concerning &#8220;tooth whitening&#8221; and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dental Implants: Are They Replacing Root Canals?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When your tooth has been compromised due to severe decay, injury or
lack of bone support you¬† may be presented with different treatment
options: saving or extracting the tooth. Saving the tooth often
involves the need for a root canal. If the tooth is extracted, then
replacement can be done with a newer treatment option, dental implants.
The two procedures [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Porcelain Veneers: When Do Veneers Make More Sense Than Crowns?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are not happy with the way your teeth look, it may affect your
self confidence and you may no longer want to smile. Cosmetic dentistry
and materials science has made a great deal of progress in helping
people to gain confidence in their appearance and smile and could
probably help you as well.
When a patient&#8217;s teeth have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.toothhaven.com/?p=65</link>
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		<title>Cosmetic Dentistry: My Teeth Look Too Long and I Can&#8217;t See My Gums! What Can I Do?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have receding gums due to periodontal disease and your teeth look
like they belong to a vampire, there is something you can do to correct
the problem. Using different forms of periodontal plastic surgery, those
of us in the cosmetic field of dentistry will aid you in your quest so
that you can once again show your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.toothhaven.com/?p=64</link>
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		<title>Dental Insurance: My Dentist&#8217;s Treatment Plan Goes Over My Yearly Limit! What Should I Do?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many dental patients sign on the dotted line when they begin treatment
and later find out that their dental insurance will not cover the full
cost or as much of the treatment as they expected. Most dental plans
allow for a yearly limit of between $1000 and $2000. If the cost of the
treatment you receive exceeds the yearly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.toothhaven.com/?p=63</link>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s Dental Health: Are There Special Rules For Children With Developmental Challenges?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Children with developmental disabilities or challenges face many
obstacles as do the professionals that teach and treat them. It can be
quite difficult for a child with developmental challenges to understand
some of the medical or dental procedures they must endure and
emotionally draining for you as a parent.
Some children act out and can put themselves and the medical [...]]]></description>
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