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A root canal procedure is usually done in two steps. In the first step, a dentist will remove bacteria from the pulp in your tooth. This will help to prevent any further infection. Once the cleaning is done, your dentist will give you a temporary filling to wear until your next appointment. This is done to keep the tooth protected and to prevent bacteria from infecting the area all over again. Since a temporary filling is not as strong as a permanent filling it is not uncommon for your filling…

Blaylock highlights how independent study after study has shown that fluoride increases cancer rates, increases bone disorders, which as Blaylock points out is a good way of increasing mortality rates amongst the elderly, and also leads to profound neurological disorders. Blaylock highlights the research of Phyllis Mullenix, Ph.D, who during her tenure at Harvard University conducted one of the largest studies into fluoride’s effects on the brain in animals. Mullenix found that offspring of…

ever-changing, ever-advancing. Current dentistry practices halting and possibly reversing dental caries during its early stages of lesion development, rather than aggressively removing the early signs of dental caries by utilization of the drill. As progressive research educates dental professionals about different methods to interrupt demineralization of tooth structure, they are able to implement the use of certain dental products to restore and save natural teeth. MI Paste is a topical tooth…

Braces: Once your custom Invisalign braces are ready, your orthodontist will explain you how to wear and properly care for them. Recommended for use at least 20 hours a day, the braces are perfectly comfortable to wear, thanks to their soft plastic material. For optimum care of your braces, be sure to clean them and your teeth thoroughly after every meal. You’ll continue with the Invisalign treatment till Lamont Jacobs Orthodontics determines that your teeth are aligned to perfection. The…

Jaw Distraction I remember my first jaw distraction surgery on July 8th, 2013. My family and I went to Shriners Hospital in Chicago for a checkup and to set up the surgery date. We left for Chicago on July 7th, It was hot sunny day. We stopped at Aurora Mall to shop on the way there. When we got to the hospital. I met Destany and Meredith, they were also there for jaw distraction surgery. The next day I had to be at the hospital at 5:30 am to be prepped for surgery. I was very nervous. The…

Dentistry We look forward to working toward giving you a new, confident smile at Oregon Smile Care Center! Dr. Sean Hanson and his staff are experts in the art of straightening your teeth with Invisalign clear braces. We also offer dental service options that include dental cleanings and exams, X-rays, silver filling replacements, periodontal therapy, composite fillings, crowns and bridges, implant restorations, full dentures and partial dentures, pediatric dentistry, TMJ exams and therapies,…

type of stains you have and decide if they can be whitened with a laser. If your teeth are dark because of an earlier injury or as a side effect of medications, laser whitening might not help. Also, laser whitening won't change the color of crowns. Dental Veneers Veneers can whiten any type of discoloration because a veneer fits on top of your tooth to cover stains. You can have a single veneer put on one tooth, which you might need if one of your teeth was injured. You can also have veneers…

go with untreated dental caries which is on average 17.5%(CDC). Throughout the duration of this project, I will be talking about how Dental Hygiene affects children and adults in their everyday life. Children need to have good oral hygiene because in their later life they can run into severe heart problems and or any other medical issue that is very concerning. We should take a step into creating free clinics available to children and adults who can’t necessarily afford dental care. The U.S.…

degree in Biological Sciences here at UW Parkside and go on to untimely earn my doctoral degree in dentistry with a goal of working within my community to serve others. Throughout the last 6 years I have been consistently working in the dental field as a dental assistant with many demanding responsibilities. I have had the opportunity to work alongside an oral surgeon, endodontist, pedodontist as well as a general dentist all within a public health care center; in addition…

Although you’ve probably heard a lot of advice about taking care of your teeth since the time you were a child, there are still plenty of mistakes you could be making when it comes to dental hygiene. The next time you visit St Croix Family Dentistry, in Saint Croix Falls, WI, ask the dentist about preventative dentistry, and what you can do at home to make sure your smile is in the best possible condition. Whether you’re there for a routine teeth cleaning or a root canal, they’ll gladly discuss…