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The Consumer Guide to Dentistry has released its predictions about what trends will occur in the oral health industry next year.
Trend #1: 2010 will see a wider variety of dental implants that will be more affordable. Manufactures and dentists have been developing less invasive dental implants and installation procedures. It now takes less time to have a dental implant fitted and the aesthetics are also improving all the time.
Trend #2: Orthodontic procedures are becoming more affordable and more aesthetically pleasing. invisalign, which had cornered the invisible brace market, now has competition which means that the price of braces is being driven down and everybody has a chance of getting a perfect smile.
Trend #3: Treatment is set too become more comfortable and convenient for patients. With new medication being able to speed-up recovery from dental surgery and digital imaging creating 3D impressions of your teeth people can get a check-up receive treatment and then go about their business in a far quicker time.
Trend #4: Steps for the prevention of decay will be stepped up. Thanks to new technologies dentists are finding it easier to detect harmful damaging bacteria.
Trend #5: The Consumer Guide to Dentistry expects to see more people going for high-tech oral cancer screenings. Dentists are now screening more patients for oral cancer than ever before because if it is detected early there are impressive survival rates.
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curious as to who you think the Invisalign competition is?
ReplyDeleteAs me and one of my fellow cosmetic dentist, Chicago based have been telling people, 2010 will mark the year of innovation for new types of veneer, most especially the non-prep types. Cheaper implants and procedures will be seen because of new technologies in the field of Cosmetic Dentistry. Chicago has a great variety of dental services and hopefully will be the birthplace of this new and cheaper implant technology.
ReplyDeletetrend #3 is my favorite. I developed a dentist phobia over the years and i need to see trend #3 going LIVE :)
ReplyDeleteWe have seen alot of patients show interest in #5.
ReplyDeleteProtecting your teeth is not just about brushing, flossing and going for your six-month check-ups. In order to properly protect your teeth, you need to choose the right foods and limit the amount..
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