Health and Hygiene Essay

Dental prophylaxis is a procedure performed to clean the teeth. It’s important to have your dog or horse prophylaxis done once yearly, some cases may require a prophylaxis more often. Having a dental performed slows the progression of gingivitis (Inflammation of the gums) and periodontal disease (bacterial infection, plaque and calculus built up, painful, gum recession, bone loss, missing or broken teeth). Inflammation of the gums leads to infection which can be painful for both animals to…

How to Heal Cavities without Drilling In Just 15 Minutes Tooth decay and cavities are one of the most common health problems that, at some point, everyone is dealing with. Cavities, also known as caries, are openings of the teeth caused by a damage of the four layers found in the composition of the tooth. There are many factors which can encourage an occurrence of cavities, including not cleaning the teeth properly, having bacteria in the mouth, frequently eating unhealthy snacks and, consuming…

Sleep: An Overnight Coma Did you know you spend about one-third of your life sleeping (Kastner 4)? You probably spend more time sleeping than you do any other activity. That is why I find it essential to get a good night’s sleep to make that third of my life a little more satisfying. Hours and hours of research on facts that have been backed up by several reliable sources prove my work to be dependable. In order to get a good night’s sleep, it is important to understand the stages of sleep, how…

Having a healthy mouth and teeth wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated research and work of dental professionals on both the local and national level. To honor both the commitment of our own doctors as well as our fellow colleagues across America, Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry will be celebrating Prosthodontist Awareness Week from April 3rd to the 9th. A prosthodontist is a dentist within the American Dental Association who specializes in tooth repair and replacement. Not only…

3: Diagnostic components in orthodontics 3.1. The orthodontic treatment index: dental health components Grade Characteristics 1: None Extremely minor malocclusions including displacements <1 mm 2: Little a. Increased overjet 3.5 mm but ≤6 mm with competent lips b. Reverse overjet 0 mm but ≤1 mm c. Anterior or posterior crossbite with ≤1 mm discrepancy between retruded contact position and intercuspal position d. Displacement of teeth 1 mm but ≤2 mm e. Anterior or posterior open bite 1 mm…

If you enjoy a glass of red or a cold beer at night, you’re not alone. According to a Zogby America study, almost 30% of American adults consume alcohol twice a week or more. What’s more, over a quarter of insomniacs regularly use alcohol to get to sleep. There’s a lot of conjecture over alcohol use and it’s effect on sleep, so this post will try and separate some of the fact from fiction. Moderate – Heavy Alcohol Use Drinking more than a few standard drinks before bedtime can severely disrupt…

Spencer Kirkpatrick Psych 150 December 5, 2015 Health Care Fields Comparison Two fields I am very interested in are chiropractic and dentistry. Chiropractors help patients by treating them using the neuromusculoskeletal system. This means that they can treat patients by using their bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, and even ligaments. Chiropractors use manipulation of these to help treat their patients pain. The main goal of goal of chiropractors is to reduce pain and to lower the resistance of…

Although studies have proved inconclusive, the mercury in silver amalgram could pose additional health concerns. Painful allergic reactions to the filling can also occur and will require a trip back to the dentist. Sensitivity to Hot and Cold For weeks after the dental filling treatment, some patients also experience sensitivity to hot and cold.…

How a Root Canal Dentist Can Help You in Oviedo, FL If you have recently been told that you require a root canal, don’t worry. This procedure has a reputation for being very painful, but it really is not. We are always concerned with your comfort. We will explain how root canal treatment works and make you feel comfortable. This procedure is usually not more painful than a filling. The actual pain is generally caused by the infection that precedes the treatment. What is Root Canal Treatment?…

Five Advantages of Selecting Dental Hygiene as a Career If you're still at a point in your life where you haven't decided on what path to take as your vocation, there are many good reasons to consider becoming a dental hygienist. The following are just a few of the advantages in pursuing this career. There is strong demand for this type of work When you visit a dentist, the chances are that you will also spend some time with a dental hygienist. These are the people who clean your teeth before…