Dental extraction

While assisting in dental procedures like these, I am often reminded of my childhood when I would take apart gadgets and try to fix them or build new things from them. Curiosity and intrigue were the basis of such actions and are qualities that I still carry into adulthood. Similarly, the natural sciences were something that also awoke my curiosity and passion. Not only did I do well in these subjects during my education but most of…

need of orthodontic treatment [ortho1]. This shows a rising increase in the need of orthodontic treatment, and with the increasing dental awareness and affordability of orthodontic treatment, there will be a continued rise expected to grow in the near future. These treatments have been…

the conclusion that dentistry is the right career for me while working at a dental office as a dental assistant and receptionist for three years. I observed and assisted a range of procedures such as root canal, implant, sinus augmentation, extraction and so on. Working at a dentist office instilled in me a new knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue this passion as a career and I really enjoyed learning all about dental field and hands-on experience. In addition, I learned to develop…

Orthodontics: Do You Need Treatment? Wheaton Orthodontic center is all about creating beautiful smiles. The practice which is headed by David J. Allen DDS, MS, PC specializes in providing a number of services including orthodontic braces and Invisalign for children and adults. The practice utilizes some of the industry’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment procedures to ensure high quality of service and top-notch results. The procedure includes the use of Damon Brace System and Damon Clear…

Stephoccocus Mutans Steptococcus mutans occurs in the pits, cervices, and fissures of the teeth. S. mutans is a specials of biofilm gram positive rod shaped bacteria that is commonly found in the oral cavity. The oral cavity is considered the “ideal environment” for the growth of microorganisms because it’s warm, moist and contains a constant flow of nutrients through saliva and food consumption (Loesche 1986). S. mutans generally consists of around thirty to sixty percent of all the bacteria in…

Dentures: An Overview Oral health is the state of being free from facial and mouth pain, mouth cancers, gum disease, dental caries, tooth loss and other conditions that limit a person’s capacity to bite, chew, smile, speak and to function well in his daily life. This is why oral health must be maintained through proper nutrition, regular brushing and flossing and routine visits to the dentist. Contrary to what most people believe, aging does not cause oral diseases. Tooth decay, cavities,…

children are continuing to face barriers to dental services. Research has shown that such differences are not due to the visiting pattern, but due to the course of treatment received by children and when such treatment was provided 88. There are four theories that have been trying to explain these differences; the first one suggested that rural children have poorer access to dental care that may include the travel costs and the availability of dental services within rural areas, which are…

comfortable for patients. Regardless of where your graft comes from, the goal is to suture the soft tissue into place, ultimately joining it with your existing gums as it healed. Recovering from a gum graft is similar to recovering from a wisdom teeth extraction. You will be on a diet of soft, cool foods, must refrain from physical activity and will be prescribed antibiotics and pain medication. The amount of pain experienced depends on the type of graft you have…

This past summer I was able to intern at Edison Dental 27, which is located on Route 27. For the past 5 years my siblings and I have been coming to this clinic. This was where we got our braces and got our cavities filled. Out of the many dentists in Edison Dental, I was able to observe Dr. Yau-Ting Lam, a Pediatric Dentist. I know Dr. Lam personally because he filled all of my cavities from when I was young. Dr. Lam treats me as family and each time I go to him either for a checkup or getting…

rehabilitation is been commonly certified for their reliability and durability. Despite of the conservative procedures of crown preparations, obstacles may occur in each step leading to pulpal exposure. In the past, endodontic treatment or even extraction of the tooth was the only solution to pulpal complications. A recent update shows that pulp capping that resists the death of the exposed or nearly exposed pulp can be explication to pulpal complications. Pulp capping can be direct or indirect;…