Dentistry

Snap-On Dentures May Be Possible Without The Need For A Bone Graft If you like the idea of implant dentures but have concerns over needing a bone graft, you should talk to your dentist about the method that attaches each plate with only four implants. The implants are placed in such a way that they can be used in areas with thinning bone. Here's a look at how it works. Problems With Bone Loss If you've worn dentures for a while or had missing teeth for a long time, you probably have bone loss…

Fixed appliance therapy involves using different types of brackets dimension, bracket systems and wires. These different factors could have effects the orthodontic treatment. Pain: Diffenition Pain, is a group of sensations evoked by, and reactions to, noxious stimuli. It is a subjective response which shows large individual variations. It is dependent upon factors such as age, gender, individual pain threshold, the magnitude of the force applied, present emotional state, stress, cultural…

Dental implants are a great option for patients who have missing teeth. Implants in Short Hills NJ are replacements for the tooth that are a permanent or removable solution. You may need a dental implant if you have missing teeth, uncomfortable dentures along with missing teeth, or gaps and spaces in your teeth. There are several advantages to receiving Implants in Short Hills NJ. Along with filling a space in your mouth, these have several advantages. They give the patient an improved…

Application Paper High school is a time of excitement and stress; most of it is spent contemplating on what college to go to. The search for the perfect college has a lot to do with what career you are searching to pursue. I’ve known since sophomore year that I wanted to go into the dental field. My interest in teeth grew when I found myself making a model of occlusion for a science project. At that moment, as I sat looking at my final product is when I decided I wanted to become a dental…

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,…

I have been in the dental field for over 20 years and repeatedly I have seen the same challenges transpire, patients not coming back in for treatment and getting lost in the system. This usually happens when the patient becomes overwhelmed by the treatment plan and do not understand where they need to start. These patients then become the ones that only come in for emergency treatments to get out of pain. In the video, Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care, it pointed out that as…

“The Impact of Periodontal Disease in Our Lives” Periodontal disease is also referred to as gum disease. It can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. It is a chronic infection that begins around the tooth; also, it affects the bone and gums of the mouth. Periodontal disease can affect from one to all thirty-two teeth. Periodontal disease is preventable, but many people are unaware of the symptoms associated with it. Studies show that half of Americans suffer from chronic gum disease. Today,…

As a little girl, I was always fascinated with teeth. Since I could remember, I knew I was going to be a dentist when I grew up. What interested me the most is how every single time I was lying in the dentist’s chair watching about four or five tools go inside my mouth at a time and I would not feel a thing. Of course it was the fact that I was numbed 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…

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…