TERM DEFINITION Abutment The teeth on either side of a missing tooth. Amalgam The most common material used for fillings, also called silver fillings; a mixture of mercury (approx 50%), silver, tin, copper and zinc. Bite An impression made by the doctor that shows how...
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Replace Your Unsightly Metal Fillings!
If a mouth full of dark, unattractive silver amalgam fillings is inhibiting you from smiling or laughing, consider metal filling replacement options from Gurnee, IL Cosmetic Dentist Bradley Rule. While their unsightly appearance may be a motivating factor in seeking...
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Oral Cancer in the News
An article published in Medical News Today reports that Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers have discovered a biomarker that can aid in early detection of oral cancers, which affect some 50,000 people annually and prove fatal for...
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Dental Sealants
WHY DENTAL SEALANTS, YOU ASK??? A patient of ours recently mentioned that as a child, he had dental sealants when they were new to the dental field. Sealants, along with his regular dental checkups, prevented him from getting his first cavity until the age of 23!...
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Coping with Dental Anxiety and Phobias
The anticipation of a dental appointment or dental emergency affects everyone differently. Some look forward to having their teeth cleaned and others would rather run a marathon. Childhood trauma, ill-matched personalities or just plain fear, prevent individuals...
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Choose Dental Implants by Gurnee Expert Dr. Bradley Rule!
At the Gurnee, IL dental office of Dr. Bradley Rule, we understand that tooth loss can be a distressing problem. Not only do one or more missing teeth compromise the aesthetic appearance of your smile, but it can seriously impact the function of your bite as well. The...