Cosmetic dentistry

I plan to live giving one hundred percent in anything and everything I do. That has always been how I have lived and plan on continuing that in the future. I believe my destiny is to graduate college with a degree in something I am very passionate in and thereafter living my best life working in that field. Currently I am a dental hygiene major. As peculiar as this sounds, I have always been fascinated with teeth. From a young age, I loved going to the dentist. In my five-year-old self’s mind,…

A dental implant consists of a titanium root post embedded into your jawbone and an attached, porcelain crown. This implant is permanent and looks, feels, and functions exactly like your own natural teeth. A dental implant can be placed in your mouth by an oral surgeon, a periodontist, a prosthodontist, or a general dentist with advanced training in implant surgery. A dental implant is an ideal solution for anyone who has a missing or lost tooth. The procedure to get a dental implant is as…

Gum disease is a serious oral health problem that causes pockets in the gums, destroy the bone, and leading to tooth loss. This may not only have negative implications regarding your oral health but also linked to heart disease and diabetes. The best way to prevent this disease is to understand its different stages and what to do to prevent them. The first thing to understand is gum disease is the term used to express many various afflictions, from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. All of…

The truth about braces is far from commonly understood. Here are some myths about braces and correcting crooked teeth you need to know. I’m Too Old You may think you’re too old, but you can get your smile corrected at any age. True, it’s a really good idea to bring your children to the orthodontist early, as correcting teeth is a good idea while the jaw and teeth are still developing, but most people can still benefit from orthodontics well into adulthood. Healthy teeth can be moved into…

How You Can Handle 3 Emergency Dental Situations At Home When a dental emergency happens, it is not something you can simply go to the emergency room for. These problems typically require a dentist to fix, and it may not be possible to visit one until the next day. Thankfully, there are some ways to address dental emergencies while you are at home and you are waiting to see a dentist. Toothaches A toothache can be a very common problem that people experience, and since the source of the pain is…

It is never too early to start thinking about your baby’s dental care. When he or she is all gums, begin familiarizing your baby with having his or her ‘teeth’ cleaned: During bath time, use a clean, wet washcloth wrapped around your finger to gently massage your baby’s gums. There are also gum cleaning devices available, these are relatively inexpensive and are a great alternative to the washcloth method. The First Tooth You should expect to see your little one’s first tooth erupt at some…

period as tedious and unpleasant, I believe the opposite. I know that during this time, I will experience growth as an individual and challenges as a student, but in the end, it will be worth my sacrifice. I am interested in pursuing a career in dentistry because I want to help other’s feel proud of their smile. I grew up hating my teeth because they weren’t perfectly straight and people would make fun of me because of that. It was a constant blow to my self-esteem, causing me to constantly beg…

Jobs have a mayor influence on people’s life. Education can help people achieve their goals.I want to be a dental hygienist because that is a job that you don’t have to study a lot ,and it’s a easy job to do.Today , I interviewed my dentist who works in the similar field. First of all , I like helping other people. Something that I learned from interviewing my dentist is that you have to have good communication skills.According to him , being smart is not everything. He told me that the…

Aging and dental health It is important to take good care of your teeth as your age progresses. A common belief is that losing your teeth as you grow older is inevitable. This is not true. If you take care of your teeth properly, your teeth will last for a long time. The truth about this is, everyday chewing, grinding and biting will take a toll on your teeth, the enamel of your teeth wears away as the years go by. The nerves of your teeth will become smaller as you age, thus, your teeth…

The endodontically treated tooth require restoration due to the loss of the tooth structure, altered physical characteristics, dehydration, altered esthetic of the residual. Esthetic, structural and functional rehabilitation of a pulpless tooth is important to promote a successful restorative outcome. Posts and cores are used in endodontically treated, weakened teeth as a basis for prosthetic crowns. The primary reason for using a post is to retain a core with the objective to restore the…