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Have The Sweetest Smile With BrightSmile Ave.

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When it comes to enjoying candy the only thing that should be broken is the wrapper; not your teeth.  Unfortunately, this was not the case for Otep. Otep is a little boy who resides in Quezon City with his mother.  He is an adorable kid with a personality that is as sweet as the candy he loves to eat.  However, …

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Braces vs. Invisalign

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I had braces when I was 14 years old and dreaded them.  The tightening, broken wires, sensitive bite, annoying rubber bands, etc.  For those of us who remember our experience with braces, I can guarantee that the happiest day was when we finally got them taken off!  Everything was still in place until ten years later when I noticed some …

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How Much is Wisdom Tooth Removal in the Philippines 2023

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Wisdom tooth removal is a standard dental procedure that involves extracting the third molars. In the Philippines, it can be expensive depending on where you decide to get your treatment and what kind of technology is used in the extraction process. Generally speaking, wisdom tooth removal costs from 12,000 to 20,000 pesos per tooth. Factors Affecting the Cost of Wisdom …

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Benefits of having a Dental HMO  

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Benefits of having a Dental HMO Regular annual checkups are one of the most important things one should do in this day and age. Corporations and small businesses in the Philippines now provide HMOs to their employees. What do you think exactly is an HMO, and how does it work? What does HMO mean? A health maintenance organization (HMO) is …

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Simple Steps Towards A Healthy Smile

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Now that the new year is finally here it’s time to get started on those resolutions. As you make your way down that list make sure to meet each accomplishment with a beautiful, healthy smile.  Here are 7 ways to keep that smile looking and feeling great amidst the busy bustle of your day to day:

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Why Dental Work Is not Covered by Medical Insurance

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Most of the time, when you buy health insurance, it is upsetting to know that the company does not cover dental treatments. There are many questions associated with dental insurance not being covered by the medical insurance. For example, why the medical insurances do not cover the whole body, after all, it is part of the human system. There are …

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Dental Anxiety & COVID-19: How To Safely Visit The Dentist

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Dental Anxiety & COVID-19: How To Safely Visit The Dentist Dental anxiety is one of the main reasons people avoid a trip to the dentist. The COVID-19 pandemic has not made this any easier for those with existing dental phobias. On top of concerns regarding being in a dental clinic, anxious patients now feel the need to worry about contracting …

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The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?

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Happy New Year! The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go? The vaccines are here. The end of endless COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns seems in sight. As case numbers and hospitalizations around the world decrease, people are regaining their confidence to do more of the things they couldn’t during the early days of the pandemic. But while the …

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Cost of veneers in Philippines 2021

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What are veneers?   Veneers are thin jackets or shells that cover the front surface of teeth, mainly the anterior teeth. These are custom-made and are designed delicately to match the natural color of the surrounding teeth. Veneers greatly fix minor to major problems including but not limited to a chipped tooth, the spacing between teeth, small teeth, and minor …

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The X-Ray Files

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During your dental visit, your dentist may order a dental x-ray to be taken. Dental x-rays are important diagnostic tools that allow visibility in between teeth and inside the gums. This helps dentists to see damage or disease that may not yet be visible on the teeth and to diagnose what may be causing your symptom or complaint. Cavities, decays, …