Dentistry

Orthodontics At Clear Lake Dental Care Having crooked teeth can ruin your smile. If you show your crooked smile to someone that you are associating with, it can change the way they look at you. A great example of this would be if you are in a job interview and show your potential boss your crooked smile. Even though it sounds shallow, a potential employer could look at you as a lesser candidate for the job if you have an unattractive smile. A crooked smile can affect you negatively in all areas…

As a woman, you may encounter unique oral health problems that men do not face, and many are related to the hormone fluctuations you encounter throughout your monthly cycle or contraceptives you may take. Read on to find out just what these potential problems are and what to do about them. Menstruation Gingivitis It is important to recognize the signs of menstruation gingivitis, because without knowing what it is and why it occurs, you may worry more than necessary over seemingly random…

Having braces is a really expensive luxury that many can not afford.Other options do exist if you do not wish to spend you time or money wearing braces. Options such as retainers, you can wear them throughout the day and take them out whenever you want. Sometimes certain people can not go with other options it all depends on what you need to get done. Must ordontist office help patients with a payment plan. You can pay off your bill in 24 months with no interest. Majority of parents believe…

The Need for Oral Health Care Protocol for Aging Adults in a Hospital Setting Timothy Youmans Loma Linda University Introduction Oral health is an essential factor in our overall health and wellbeing. From newborns to aging adults, brushing is something we learn that is important and a habit that we continue throughout our entire lives. A visit to the hospital, either short or long, can have a devastating effect on a client’s oral health. When a client is being cared for, the…

Statement Of Issue: Dental Health Care is a major health issue in the United States. There are various solutions to this problem if people would comply to it like simply brushing their teeth regularly, going to the dentist every six months for their check up, and flossing their teeth frequently. Educating and teach individuals about the importance of a good oral hygiene to prevent getting cavities. Dental healthcare is expensive and not all individuals can afford it. You can prevent some of the…

A 34 year old female school teacher presents to your office complaining that she broke off a cusp on her lower left first molar. Visual inspection reveals that tooth #19 is missing the disolingual cusp down to the gingival crest, and a large MOD amalgam is present. The patient is a heavy bruxer and she admits that she wakes up sometimes grinding her teeth. The dentist recommends a crown to restore the tooth. In this patient, the sings I will see when doing an extra an intra oral examinations…

Based off of the dental hygiene diagnosis and the plaque control evaluation, NSPT was indicated for this patient. NSPT is also referred to as periodontal debridement (PD) or scaling and root planning (SRP). All of these procedures are classified using the dental code 4341 or 4342. You will hear these terms used interchangeably throughout the rest of this paper. According to Gehrig and Willmann, “Nonsurgical periodontal therapy is a term used to describe the many non-surgical steps used to…

CAREER GOAL STATEMENT Name: Arshia Akbaruni I made the decision of getting into the dental hygiene career from the moment I made my first visit to the dentist. It started with the fascination I had for the tools used on the patients. Then, as I learn more about the importance of oral hygiene, and how it relates to one’s overall health, I grew more interest in the dental hygiene career because I know I can make a great impact in the community as a dental hygienist. So far, I have been…

Suffering from poor oral health is, unfortunately, a common problem. According to the CDC, roughly 27 percent of the adult population in the United States suffers from untreated dental issues. The main reason that this occurs is price. Even though dental work is necessary, it's often expensive and sometimes the procedures aren't covered by dental insurance. Fortunately, there are many ways to finance your dental work. If you are in need of a dental procedure loan, follow these three tips to…

The dental hygienist has become one of the 30 fastest growing occupations, and with the growing population and increase in the elderly, the need for dental hygienists has become much greater. In a typical dentists office the dental hygienist would have many responsibilities, such as teaching clients how important it is to maintain good oral hygiene and instructing them on the principles of preventive oral care. They would also help demonstrate to the patient how to brush and floss their teeth…