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Get fast relief from migraines and tension headaches

Get relief from migraine headaches with NTI Tension Suppression treatment Migraine and tension headache suffers will tell you that they don’t have full-blown “attack” headaches everyday. That’s the good news.

The bad news is that they have a least some degree of pain EVERY SINGLE DAY. And for many, this pain has become so normal that they don’t even know what a day without any pain would feel like.

Now there’s a new, NON-DRUG breakthrough treatment available only from your dentist.

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NTI Tension Suppression System Can Help Relieve Migraines and Tension Headaches

• Clinical trials on the NTI for medically diagnosed migraine suffers have shown: There were no side effects and no new pain
• 82% of NTI users have a 77% average reduction in migraine events
• Pain medication use was reduced by almost 50%
• Nausea episodes were reduced by 78%
• Light sensitive episodes were reduced by 66%
• Sound sensitive episodes were reduced by 68%

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Start feeling fabulous!

“It could be just what the doctor ordered for 40 million Americans who suffer from tension headaches and migraines.”
Diane Sawyer, Good Morning, America (09/05/01)

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Your smile is very important. Why? Because according to recent studies, 74% of Americans believe that “an unattractive smile can hurt your career success.” This applies not only to work but your everyday social life as well.

Teeth whitening can be the answer to brightening your smile and your outlook on life so you look and feel great. A whiter smile can give you that extra edge in life and Clearwater’s Dr. Prior can help you achieve it. The results are amazing.

Get more information on teeth whitening. Contact Dr. Prior.

Have Whiter Teeth

Dr. Prior offers in-office teeth whitening, an exciting option for getting whiter, brighter teeth. Come into Prior Cosmetic and Family Dentistry and see how white your teeth can be. It’s fast, effective, and perfect for those with busy schedules. Our teeth whitening treatment can last up to 3 years.

Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are sculpted to bond to the front of your teeth. They can change the color, shape, and alignment of your teeth. Many times, we can place veneers with very minimal shaping of your natural teeth. This means no anesthetic. When possible, we use Lumineers. These veneers can be sculpted to less than 0.3mm thickness, which is similar to the thickness of a contact lens.

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Less Treatment Time

An average Invisalign course of treatment takes about a year. Once every 6 to 8 weeks, you visit our office so that we can monitor your progress and provide you with new aligners. The total number of clear aligners is specific to you, determined by how much movement will be necessary for your course of treatment.

Clear and Comfortable

Since Invisalign is practically invisible, there’s no unwarranted attention to your mouth. In fact, very few people will notice at all — unless you tell them. They’re comfortable to wear and remove easily when you eat, brush, and floss.

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The researchers have found very strong links to:

• Heart Disease
• Strokes
• Adult Onset Diabetes
• Arthritis
• Alzheimers
• Respiratory Complications

Researchers have also found that it takes 90 days for the toxins to accumulate under your gums before they begin bone loss around your teeth. That is why we recommend a 3 month cleaning frequency for so many of our patients. We would much rather help you prevent problems than wait for them to happen. Prevention is more comfortable, more convenient, and more cost effective.

These are very serious discoveries. When we examine you and tell you what we find, if gum disease is present, we need to work diligently together to help get you back into dental health, so we can help your general health.

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You may find that there are other things you miss like your natural smile or your ability to chew apples, crackers and other food you desire. Perhaps you’ve experienced muscle strains, an inability to speak clearly, headaches as your remaining teeth shift. Maybe you feel self-conscious about your teeth and mouth or feel uncomfortable in familiar situations at work with friends or at home.

What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

• Improved Appearance
• Improved Speech
• Convenience
• Improved Self-esteem
• Improved Comfort
• Eat Better
• Great Value

Improved Appearance

There are two parts to every tooth. The crown and the root. The crown is the visible part and the root is the unseen part which anchors the tooth in your jawbone, providing stable support for your crown. When an entire tooth is lost — crown and root — shrinkage of the jawbone may occur making the face look older. Dental implants can stop this process.
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Improved Speech

With ill fitting dentures, the teeth slip and slide around the mouth. The facial muscles become tense in an attempt to hold the teeth in place. This often results in mumbling, slurred speech or clicking noises. Implant supported replacement teeth allow you to speak with confidence in a relaxed and natural tone.
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Convenience

Dental implants can eliminate the numerous, embarrassing inconveniences of removable partial and full dentures. Implants eliminate the use of gooey denture adhesives that must be re-applied throughout the day. You will no longer need to cover your mouth when you laugh or smile, for fear that your teeth will pop out or fall down.
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Improved Self-esteem

Considering all other benefits, chances are that dental implants will improve your overall self-esteem and you will feel better about yourself. You can regain nearly all of the capabilities you had with your natural teeth, giving you renewed confidence, and allowing you to enjoy life, do all the things everyone else is doing and not think twice about it.
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Improved Comfort

Dental implants eliminate the pain and discomfort of removable full or partial dentures. Since dentures sit on top of the jawbone and gums, continuous shrinkage of the jaw bone alters the fit of dentures resulting in slipping or rocking. This leads to sore, irritated gum tissue. Implant supported replacement teeth are like natural teeth because they are anchored securely to your jawbone. Gum irritation and the pain of exposed nerves associated with conventional full or partial dentures are eliminated.
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Eat Better

The average denture patient with an excellent fitting denture eats at 15-20% efficiency when compared to a person with natural teeth. As the jawbone shrinks, your chewing efficiency is reduced even more, making it difficult to eat certain foods. Dental implants, on the other hand, can restore chewing efficiency comparable to that of natural teeth. This allows you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain. You can enjoy what everyone is eating and you don’t have to think twice about it. A full upper denture covers the palate of the mouth and reduces the ability to taste foods. With dental implants, you can have the palate removed from your upper denture so you can taste and enjoy your food.
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Great Value

Although dental implant treatment may initially be more expensive than other treatment methods, it often turns out to be the best investment from a long term perspective since most patients can expect them to last a lifetime. Other treatment methods like bridges and dentures often require regular alterations and adjustments over time.
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How beautiful is your smile? A great smile can make a person’s confidence level and self-esteem soar. A great smile is universally believed to convey the message of more intelligence, productive, likeable, trustworthy, cleaner, and braver. Statistically, people with a great smile make between a 12-27% higher incomes. First impressions are lasting impressions. Why not leave the very best impression you can?

• 99.7% of Americans believe a smile is an important social asset.
• 96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more engaging to members of the opposite sex.
• 74% of adults believe an unattractive smile can less a person’s chances for career success.
• 88% say they remember someone with an attractive smile.
• Only half of Americans are satisfied with their smile.

Advances in cosmetic dentistry have made a Beautiful Smile available to virtually anyone who wants one. Give us a call now and set up your free, no obligation consultation. Find out how you can “Smile With Confidence!”

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You deserve tender care. We promise to CARE for each patient as an individual who deserves our undivided attention and the best dentistry we can offer.

You deserve to be heard. We promise to LISTEN as you share your desires and concerns. We see ourselves as dental travel agents. You tell us the destination and we will help you find a way to get there.

You deserve to be healthy. We promise to ENCOURAGE you to achieve and maintain optimum dental health. We strive to develop a long-term relationship with you.

You deserve a comprehensive plan. We promise to provide you with a COMPREHENSIVE approach to your care. Complete diagnosis and treatment will help you avoid unnecessary discomfort, inconvenience and expenses. We are on your side.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have all your dental needs taken care of and the only thing you needed were your regular cleanings (hygiene visits)? This is the reality many of our patients enjoy. They have had their teeth properly restored, and now have the benefit of years and years of enjoyment without worry. Complete care involves a thorough examination, a sound plan, follow-through, and regular maintenance. When these four steps are followed, your stress level decreases and worry becomes a thing of the past. Comfort, enjoyment, and confidence can be yours to enjoy.

We are fortunate to have over 250 patients over 90 years old. Most have all their own teeth. People are living longer. It’s not enjoyable to have large, old fillings breaking at an alarming rate when we get into our 70′s, 80′s, or 90′s. Complete and comprehensive care helps you avoid many of the unnecessary dental emergencies. If you simply follow through with complete care in your “younger years,” you may only need maintenance care as you approach your “golden years.”