Tips For Plaque Buildup Prevention Around Dental Implants When You Have Dry Mouth Your dental implant may be a fake tooth, but it is just as important to keep it clean and free of plaque around the gums. Unfortunately, plaque easily affects people with dry mouth, which can happen more frequently as you age and the need for dental implants arises. This is because dry mouth will make it hard for saliva to eliminate the bacteria found inside your mouth, and the plaque will collect in the gums…
Dentures in Hillside NJ are a set of artificial teeth supported by a frame. Dentures replace missing teeth and are removable by the user. Dentures are a natural look to replace your missing teeth and are a common solution. Dentures not only replace the missing teeth, but they help support the mouth. Without any teeth or teeth replacements, the mouth sags, giving the person an older appearance. Dentures also help you eat and speak properly. Teeth are used for breaking down foods, without them,…
restore your smile to its natural beauty. But not all dental practices are equipped to provide the treatments and procedures necessary to enhance your smile. For that, you need someone who specializes in cosmetic dentistry. Elizabeth A Loseke, DDS, PC, a family dentist who is also trained in cosmetic dentistry, offers a variety of procedures to help patients get the smile they’ve always wanted. Known as the most trusted and respected dental practice in Kearney, Nebraska, Elizabeth A Loseke, DDS…
Five Mistakes Made By New Denture Wearers Have you been looking into dentures to replace your missing teeth? If so, know that it is a great way to restore your smile and get you back to eating your favorite foods once again. Unfortunately, having a set of fake teeth does not mean that you can ignore them. Dentures need just as much care are regular teeth, and not knowing how to care for them will lead to making one of these five mistakes. Not Brushing Your Gums One of the biggest…
Dental Health Benefits With Fruits And Vegetables Go Bigtime By Jeff Vine Dec 9, 2010 Caring for your teeth by brushing and flossing daily protect your teeth from tooth decay and make your gum healthy, what more if you have a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables these are a perfect combination. Sugary goodies can lead plaque, promoting bacterial growth and dental decay specifically if you don't have a good dental routine. While crisp vegetable sticks and high-fiber fruits can meet…
from cheek to cheek, but I was fascinated by the drugs given to patients in order for dentists to perform these painful dental surgeries on the soft tissues of someone’s teeth, bone, and oral cavity. In the dental world, patients go through surgeries from root canals to getting their wisdom teeth removed and even to jaw surgeries. Patients are prescribed hydrocodone after these dental surgeries as a pain reliever. Hydrocodone is a very strong drug that is roughly equal to morphine. This drug…
Dental Assistant Degrees Many people want to work in the dental field but don't have the time and resources to pursue a dentistry degree right away. If you're one of these people, one of the best things you can do is to become a dental assistant. By doing this, you'll achieve your dream of becoming a part of the dental team and helping patients who need oral care services. Duties and Responsibilities As a dental assistant, you will be responsible for scheduling appointments, answering…
anatomy has always fascinated me since my adolescent. I have always been eager to learn new information about the human body, which is why I was ecstatic to join a medical terminology class that my school offers. The class instructor was a former dental hygienist who shared her knowledge and love for dentistry. She explained how she was on the road to becoming a dentist when family obligations prevented her from continuing her curriculum. She then always encouraged her students to never allow…
The Future of Dental Hygiene Dental hygienists have many active roles that they must maintain, these include: being an educator, researcher, administrator/manager, advocate, and also a clinician. Dental hygienists are always educators, and explain the treatment plan specifically created for each and every patient. They are also researchers, always learning about the latest and greatest supplies in the dental world to help with suggestions and recommendations for their patients. Dental…
education before I have the opportunity to work in my desired career. In college, I will complete activities that will allow me to stand out to dental school admissions. I plan on majoring in biology, minoring in one or two additional subjects, and participating in various volunteering activities throughout college. I believe I have a head start on other pre-dental students because I will have completed at least nineteen college credit hours before my high school graduation. These credit hours…