Out of the different lessons I saw, I chose to do a critique on a First Grade lesson called, ‘Teeth with a Bite’. I chose this lesson because I think that 1st grade is an appropriate grade to start teaching the students the importance of taking care of their teeth and what can happen if they do not. I tend to think that this lesson could be taught at a Kindergarten level but perhaps First grade is more developmentally appropriate because the students can understand the information more clearly…
comes with the aching teeth. In case the dentist suggests tooth extraction, at least you had reduced the severity of the pain that you are suffering. There are different causal factors that contribute to an aching tooth. But more often than not, it is often caused by a decaying tooth as a result of inadequate dental hygiene. Failure to brush the teeth after every meal will cause some food particles to be left in-between teeth, which leads to tooth decay. Sometimes brushing the teeth is not…
He looks fine, no bruises, just a lot of sweat. Then I realize something dripping from my mouth. Blood. I looked closer to the ground and what I found was two pieces of half broken teeth. Unable to believe what I had just seen, I used my tongue to scan my teeth. “My dad is going to kill me.” I just broke my front teeth in…
Theodore Robert Cowell, more commonly known as Ted Bundy, is undoubtedly one of America’s infamous serial killers. Before Bundy was executed in 1989, he confessed that he killed at least thirty women. However, Bundy’s former defense attorney John Henry Browne recently revealed that Bundy had confessed to him that he had killed more than a hundred people, including both women and men. Bundy also admitted that his first victim was a man, who differs considerably from Bundy’s preferred victims:…
and urban population follows different diets and use different types of dental health care products. e.g. in urban population toothpaste, tooth powder were observed while rural population mainly uses charcoal powder. Also, frequency of cleaning the teeth affects the oral health status. Immuno- compromised persons with an old age and the presence of diabetes were also considered as important factors while conducting a survey. Intake of tobacco in any form (i.e. smoking and chewing) damages…
periodontal disease is an overlooked but serious condition. Periodontal disease is caused by oral bacteria present in the mouth that forms plaque, a filmy substance on the teeth. When exposed to minerals in saliva and allowed to settle, the plaque mineralizes over a period of two to three days and hardens into a thick calculus on the teeth. The presence of starchy particles in the mouth creates an ideal breeding environment and food supply for the oral bacteria. When allowed to settle and breed,…
invented by PerIngrvar Branemark, a Swedish orthopedic surgeon. Throughout the last 45 years, dental implants have revolutionized the face of dentistry. Dental implants are made of titanium and are replacements for either the root or roots of teeth. Just like teeth are in the jawbone, dental implants are placed securely into the jawbone. The success of dental implants can be attributed to a surgeon discovering the extraordinary properties of titanium. Since then, dental implants have been made…
that covers any type of dentistry that is focused on improving the smile and the way your teeth look. One area associated with cosmetic dentists in Los Angeles is teeth…
In this day in age, teeth is one of the most prominent features in a human being. It is used to consume, communicate, and simply recall another person just by describing it. One’s teeth is also a sign of wealth and personal hygiene. The practice of dentistry has evolved from a basic form of medicine to a state-of-the-art science. Its modern technology and newly developed practices are only apples from the tree of ancient practices performed long ago. Different eras in earth’s time…
person's teeth looking good? The career of a dental hygienist is a great career, because it teaches how to care for oral health and it has a big impact on people because it helps keeping a clean and healthy mouth.One might decide to become a dental hygienist when going to a dental office about their teeth needing to be clean the dentist could show things they have to do everyday in the workplace. A dental hygienist is a person that mostly cleans teeth. Not only do they just clean teeth, but…