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A serious injury or disability can keep you restricted to your home for a few months. This makes it difficult for you to attend regular dental appointments. During this time, teeth that are neglected can become infected by bacteria. The bacteria can quickly spread through other areas of your body and put your health at risk. As a result, it is important to keep up with your regular dental care even if you are bedridden. While this may be difficult, there are a few tips you can use to make this a…

Crown lengthening surgery is used to create beautiful, healthy smiles. You may have too much gum tissue covering your teeth, causing your smile to appear “gummy.” You want to have a proportional smile full of beautiful teeth, not gums! To correct this, Dr. DiGiallorenzo performs crown lengthening at his Collegeville and Williamsport, PA periodontal offices. During this procedure, excess gum tissue is removed and contoured to show off more of your natural teeth and improve your gum line. If you…

3 Misconceptions About Using Laughing Gas At The Dentist If you are getting ready for a dental procedure, you may be considering the different types of sedation that your dentist offers. Common dental procedures, like extractions and root canals, can actually be performed without using any type of sedation, though you will be uncomfortable throughout the entire procedure. An easy and effective method of sedation is nitrous oxide, often referred to as laughing gas. Here is the truth behind some…

Four Reasons Not to Delay a Root Canal Just hearing the words root canal can panic a person. Thoughts of intense pain swirl around in your mind. But if you've been told by your dentist that you need a root canal, you need to go forward with it as soon as possible. There are many consequences in putting off your root canal. The following are four of the most significant. You can lose the tooth When your tooth needs a root canal, it means that the tooth is infected, But unlike a cavity, the…

When it became time for me to choose a prospective career path, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to pursue a career in dentistry. I have always had a strong desire to be in a profession that would grant me the opportunity to apply my scientific knowledge towards better treatment of my patients as well as improve the quality of life of those in my care; dental hygiene offers that perfect blend. With the constant advancements in treatment and patient care, along with endless…

Taking a futuristic view on my life, in a decade from now, I see myself having graduated from dental school and coming to the end of my Orthodontic residency. Though, many may view progression toward a career that spans such a vast 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…

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…

I am writing to express my interest in the current opening for a Dental Hygienist at (-- removed HTML --) that I discovered while looking for a full-time dental hygiene position through the web. I am a student with anticipated graduation in May 2018 with a degree of Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene as well as my license to practice dental hygiene. I am eager to be part of a facility such as yours where my skills, personality and strong knowledge of dental procedures will be a…

One of the hardest branches of dentistry by far is being a Maxillofacial surgeon. Becoming an oral surgeon requires extensive schooling that other branches like Orthodontics and Periodontics do not. This particular practice also comes with many duties and tasks. These are tasks that are sometimes issues to advanced for general dentists. To perform these tasks you may also need to acquire some special certifications and licensing, Many steps have to be taken in order to become a surgeon and once…

When you tell most children that they have an upcoming appoint with the dentist, they revolt, throw tantrums, and horrendously cry, especially when they arrive and hear the menacing drill ready to attack. However, as with most situations in my life, I was not like the other children; I was – and to be honest, still am – excited to arrive at Dr. Herbert Portnoff’s practice, welcomed by the cheery staff, free stickers, and of course, the happy and humble dentist himself. As a young person, I…