Restorative dentistry

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…

What To Do When You Experience These 3 Orthodontic Problems When something goes wrong with your orthodontics, it can be uncomfortable, painful, and cause soreness. Until you can make a trip to your orthodontist to inspect the problem, there are some things you can do at home to give you temporary relief in these 3 situations. You Are Experiencing Minor Pain And Tenderness It is common to experience some minor pain and tenderness when wearing braces, especially right after they are put on for the…

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 opportunities for further study and specialization, I believe that dentistry would provide me with a…

Orthodontics Straight teeth and a properly aligned jaw are features that many people desire. The specialist needed to obtain these features are called orthodontists. Orthodontics is a career field that is very competitive and specialized. I believe orthodontist is the career choice for me because I enjoy biology and chemistry. In addition, a career in orthodontics would give me the opportunity to better the hygiene of my future patients. Orthodontics is an advantages career for me to pursue…

Dentistry has come a long way since George Washington donned his wooden teeth. These days, if you lose teeth due to an injury or decay, dental implants offer an incredible opportunity to replace them and help your smile look more beautiful than ever. So, what exactly are dental implants? The dentist at Greenwood Village’s Weisbard Dental sheds some light on how these amazing advances in dental technology are revolutionizing the way patients feel about lost teeth. Here are just three of the…

Scholars have predicted that Dental Examiners will lead to a large amount of lawsuits against state boards. These predictions have come true with plaintiffs bringing antitrust suits across the United States. For example, plaintiffs have filed antitrust lawsuits, based upon Dental Examiners, against state boards in Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana, Connecticut, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. These lawsuits can provide valuable information on how courts may…

Calf augmentation using implants is designed to increase the size and improve the shape of the calf. Patients seek calf implants to tone and define the lower leg if it cannot be achieved with exercise alone or to correct a muscle imbalance resulting from physical or birth defects or a disease such as polio, spina bifida or club foot. Patient’s may also be interested in a calf implant surgery if they would like their lower leg to be more anatomically proportionate to their thighs. The procedure…

The career I am researching is a dental hygienist. Although my NCC career interest results did not suggest this career for me, it is still something I am passionate about and want to pursue for the rest of my life. Dental hygiene is located in the Health Science field under the Nebraska Career Connections diagram, and is specifically identified as a “Therapeutic Service.” Dental hygiene has been around since the late 1800s, and is still evolving today, due to new technological advancements.…

I plan to live giving one hundred percent in anything and everything I do. That has always been how I have lived and plan on continuing that in the future. I believe my destiny is to graduate college with a degree in something I am very passionate in and thereafter living my best life working in that field. Currently I am a dental hygiene major. As peculiar as this sounds, I have always been fascinated with teeth. From a young age, I loved going to the dentist. In my five-year-old self’s mind,…

A dental implant consists of a titanium root post embedded into your jawbone and an attached, porcelain crown. This implant is permanent and looks, feels, and functions exactly like your own natural teeth. A dental implant can be placed in your mouth by an oral surgeon, a periodontist, a prosthodontist, or a general dentist with advanced training in implant surgery. A dental implant is an ideal solution for anyone who has a missing or lost tooth. The procedure to get a dental implant is as…