Issue 26 of Dear Doctor Magazine

In this Issue of Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health magazine:

		Issue 1, Volume 8 Letter from Dear Doctor Read this Letter

Cover Story
		Taylor Hicks Ever since he was 8 years old, Taylor Hicks dreamed of becoming a star. The Alabama native taught himself to sing and play three instruments, and took every opportunity to showcase his talent. Still, it took an unlikely combination of circumstances — a hurricane, a free plane ticket, and a surprise phone call — to land him on American Idol. Taylor talks to Dear Doctor about following his heart and achieving his dream. Read this Cover Story

Feature Articles
		Crowns & Bridgework Replacing missing teeth — even the ones in back — is important to help restore chewing ability as well as preserve facial contours and reestablish a pleasing smile. Most crowns are made of tooth-colored ceramic materials, which are shaped to look and function just like normal healthy teeth. Crowns and bridgework may sometimes be the best tooth-replacement option, especially when dental implants aren't an option... Read this Feature Article
		Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Vitamin deficiencies can adversely affect oral as well as general health. Does that mean you should take vitamins? Not necessarily. While the health benefits of taking vitamins and dietary supplements is mixed, there has been some very concrete evidence established that taking too much of them can actually be dangerous... Read this Feature Article
		Dental Implants Dental implants are one of the most reliable long-term methods of tooth replacement. Since they became widely available in the 1980s, numerous scientific studies have demonstrated 10-year success rates of over 95%. Of course, that begs the question of what happens in the small percentage of problematic cases that don't go so well... Read this Feature Article
		Good Oral Health Leads to Better Health Overall Scientific studies are showing that how well you care for your teeth and gums affects other parts of your body — and vice versa. In fact, untreated gum disease can allow certain systemic diseases to flourish. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes and respiratory illnesses... Read this Feature Article
		Financing Dental Care Dentistry can do so much these days to improve a person's health, appearance and self-confidence. Of course, like anything that involves the time and resources of skilled professionals, highly technical and sophisticated dental treatment doesn't come inexpensively; indeed, the phrase “you get what you pay for” especially applies to creating a natural-looking smile. So how does one pay for it? We examine the options... Read this Feature Article

Consultations
		Root Canal Treatment How Long Will It Last? Read this Consultation
		Snacking at School How to Protect Your Child's Teeth and Promote Good Nutrition Read this Consultation
		Sedation Dentistry For Kids Helping Children Overcome Fear and Anxiety Read this Consultation
		Cleaning Between Your Teeth How Water Flossing Can Help Read this Consultation
		Geographic Tongue No Cause For Alarm Read this Consultation