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	<title>The Richmond Smile Center Blog &#187; News &amp; Advancement</title>
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		<title>Metal Amalgam Fillings versus White Composite Resin Fillings</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/10/04/metal-amalgam-fillings-versus-white-composite-resin-fillings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JillN123</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, the American Dental Association1 (ADA) agreed with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that amalgam separators minimize the amount of mercury delivered into wastewater. Mercury is a harmful heavy metal found in dental amalgam, those dark metal fillings you probably have in your mouth. The amount of mercury in amalgam fillings is small. However, many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Smile Makeovers and Smilefidence</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/31/smile-makeovers-and-smilefidence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richmond Smile Center</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smilefidence?  What the heck is that?  I&#8217;ll give you a hint, it has to do with how you feel about yourself and your smile.  Let&#8217;s take a closer look by watching my video below:

As you learned in the video, your smile is the dominant feature of your face.  It even affects [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dental Myths, Mistakes and Misunderstandings Part 12</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/30/dental-myths-mistakes-and-misunderstandings-part-12/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/30/dental-myths-mistakes-and-misunderstandings-part-12/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richmond Smile Center</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dental expense and bad breath are the topic of conversation today as we continue our series on dental myths, mistakes and misunderstandings.
Myth 24: “Dentistry is expensive.” 
 “Yes, it is,” and, “No, it isn’t.” 
If you look at the total fees for care, dentistry or what we call “maintenance” or “check-up” dentistry is pretty reasonable. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make A Smile For You Tonight</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/27/make-a-smile-for-you-tonight/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/27/make-a-smile-for-you-tonight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richmond Smile Center</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Dentistry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people face challenges with keeping their regular dental appoints.  People are busy and if they need a lot of work, they want to know they can have the dental work done by a dentist in few visits.  Let&#8217;s take a look at this interview from Virginia This Morning.

If you are busy and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flossing and Your Teeth and Gums</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/26/flossing-and-your-teeth-and-gums/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/26/flossing-and-your-teeth-and-gums/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richmond Smile Center</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Dentistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hygiene]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flossing: dentists always talk about it, patients seem to hate it.
“I can’t figure out how to use it.” “It’s not convenient for me to use it.” “It seems like it’s too hard.”
Well, I suggest to you that you get an education from your dentist about how to floss again, if you’re still having trouble. There [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dental Myths, Mistakes and Misunderstandings Part 11</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/25/dental-myths-mistakes-and-misunderstandings-part-11/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/25/dental-myths-mistakes-and-misunderstandings-part-11/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richmond Smile Center</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s explore some common dental insurance myths in this dental blog post shall we.
Myth 22:  “My dental insurance will pay for it all.” 
Unlike medical insurance, dental insurance has an annual limit. It is a partial benefit plan. It’s designed to give you some coverage for what we call “maintenance dentistry.” It was never [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Your Excuse for Avoiding the Dentist</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/23/whats-your-excuse-for-avoiding-the-dentist/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/23/whats-your-excuse-for-avoiding-the-dentist/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richmond Smile Center</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Dentistry]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[check ups]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/?p=584</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So, what&#8217;s your favorite excuse for avoiding the dentist?  Many people say that the reason they don&#8217;t go see a dentist is because they don&#8217;t see a need.  Failure to see a need!  If only the public could understand the health implications of not having regular cleanings, I think more people would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Smile- Don&#8217;t You Think It&#8217;s Time For It To Shine?</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/09/your-smile-dont-you-think-its-time-for-it-to-shine/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/08/09/your-smile-dont-you-think-its-time-for-it-to-shine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richmond Smile Center</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic Dentistry]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/?p=563</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A new smile can mean many things. It can mean greater self-confidence. It can mean a romance renewed or a romance began. It can mean a new job promotion. It can mean more money in your pocket over time. It can mean feeling better about you. It can give you a greater ability to communicate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Myths, Mistakes and Misunderstandings Part 5</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/05/26/myths-mistakes-and-misunderstandings-part-5/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2010/05/26/myths-mistakes-and-misunderstandings-part-5/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 13:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richmond Smile Center</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dental Myths can not only be comical, they can also be dangerous.  Let&#8217;s take a look at two more common dental myths and why it is important that you no longer believe in them.
Myth  9: “My parents both lost their teeth, so my problems must be hereditary.” 
Just because your parents lost their teeth doesn’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Current Facts on Dentistry in America</title>
		<link>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2007/11/07/the-current-facts-on-dentistry-in-america/</link>
		<comments>http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com/blog/2007/11/07/the-current-facts-on-dentistry-in-america/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richmond Smile Center</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of the current facts about dentistry in America today are amusing, amazing, educational and surprising.&#160; 
Did you ever wonder the going rate for the Tooth Fairy?&#160; According to Securian Dental Plans, the Tooth Fair is currently paying out $2 per tooth. The American actors with the best teeth are Bratt Pitt and Julia Roberts.&#160; [...]]]></description>
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