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THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017 • 20 PAGES • VOLUME 15 • ISSUE 18
AVENTURA • BAL HARBOUR • DANIA BEACH • HALLANDALE BEACH • HOLLYWOOD • NORTH MIAMI BEACH • PEMBROKE PINES • PEMBROKE PARK • SURFSIDE • SUNNY ISLES BEACH
Health insurance takes center stage - again! With the new administration moving into place, this has become a national priority By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com When the election was held back in November, and the results were not what many had hoped for, many just felt that the impact would not hit locally for quite some time. But, while local politics pretty much dictate your daily life, the one thing that came out of the race for president was the future of healthcare, and that is something that many of us are being affected by.
Are dental implants safe?
President-elect As Donald Trump gets set to be sworn in on Friday, there are many who are worried about high premiums, soaring drugs costs and what will happen if things get out of hand. On Saturday, while having coffee, overlooking Hollywood Beach, Alex Wood, Cathy Moran and Jane Thomaselli from Hallandale Beach and Dania Beach - sat down to talk about the very topic that will soon dominate every conver-
sation. What the three moms worried about the most, was how to maintain the premiums that have gotten out of hand. It has come to a point where many are working just to pay for the insurance. “This is really something that everyone needs to worry about, Wood said. “We are now faced with paying for health insurance that many of us cannot afford.” Insurance, Page 9A
“Being 62 and having to worry about coming up with tremendous premiums and out-of-pocket expenses for the many medications I am taking, this all worries me a lot.” JANE THOMASELI DANIA BEACH
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Yes, and they allow you to keep your teeth where they belong – in your mouth Are dental implants safe? Yes, and they allow you to keep your teeth where they belong – in your mouth Proven safe and effective at replacing missing teeth, contemporary dental implants have been in use for more than 30 years. Dental implants are typically made of titanium, a biocompatible material that is accepted by the body and serves as a strong and sturdy foundation for replacement teeth. Your natural bone locks the implant into place by fusing, or attaching itself, to the implant. This process, known as osseointegration, gives teeth replaced using implants the stability and strength to support replacement teeth, withstand daily use, and function like regular teeth. Dental implant surgery is one of the safest and most predictable procedures in dentistry when performed by a trained and experienced dental implant dentist. A dental implant is the strongest device available to support replacement teeth, and it allows your re-
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1st Priority Restoration has been doing all types of cleaning and water damage restoration for more than a decade Dr. Patricia Bobadilla and her staff are located in Hallandale Beach. Patient care has always been a trademark of this business. They are there to answer any question you may have.
placement teeth to feel, look and work naturally. In addition, dental implants are the only restoration method that stimulates your natural bone underneath the missing tooth. What are the benefits of dental implants over
other treatments? Why are dental implants often the first choice and a standard of care compared to other options to restore missing or damaged teeth? • Next best thing to healthy, natural teeth. Dr. Bobadilla, Page 7A
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Every homeowner has a cleaning job that needs attention. Let it go and it becomes a mess. Think of anything that needs cleaning, Dr. Dry is the company to call because they have that can-do attitude. The company specializes in cleaning carpets, tile and grout, marble polishing, pressure cleaning, canvas awnings and cleaning air ducts. They also do upholstery cleaning and drapes.
Have your floor tile and grout cleaned to look sparkling new again. Tile cleaning is done, section by section, as an exact science and there will be no mess in the home. The company can remove painted tile glaze and return the tiles to their original state. Most residents get lots of foot traffic and resealing the tile floor makes sense because in the future it will be easier to clean.
Protection Warranty. Do your bathroom tiles have mildew buildup and you would be embarrassed for your guests? Let Dr. Dry really clean and safely scrub those tiles and make them look new again. It's a messy job, so let the professionionals use the elbow grease. Do you have an expensive marble floor that needs a new life? Marble scratches can be ground
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