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Recreational Mechanic
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Northern Colorado, USA
Posts: 3,326
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Originally Posted by red-beard
One of my cycling friends is a top dentist in the area. She said that baby boomers that had cavities are at higher risk for crowns because the procedures in the 50-70's were far more aggressive than today.
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Yes back in the days before widespread fluoride use the mantra when cutting cavity preps was called "Extension for prevention". Google GV Black, the father of modern dentistry.
Also back in those days a set of dentures was your 21st birthday present. 
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