The Dentist

For this interview, I chose to ask around at my church if anyone had an unpleasant dental experience and were willing to share. Christina Webb was the first person I asked, and it turned out that she had multiple stories to expound on. The encounter that I am going to choose to pass on is about the time her three year old son was prescribed to receive eight root canals and crowns. A little background information is that she was young, recently married (within the last 5 years at the time of this…

teeth, advising patients on ways to develop good oral heath by tooth brushing and flossing, recommending about good nutrition and how it can play a big role in oral health, giving your impression about the study of patients teeth that will help the dentist examine the…

A dental bridge can also replace a missing tooth or teeth. The dentist or prosthodontist would have to grind the neighbouring teeth on either side of the gap and then crowns are made to fit these teeth and a separate crown or crowns are attached to them to close the gap. While porcelain bridges can be cheaper, they are…

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…

If you have chipped, stained, or missing teeth, there are many ways that a dentist can help restore your smile to its natural beauty. But not all dental practices are equipped to provide the treatments and procedures necessary to enhance your smile. For that, you need someone who specializes in cosmetic dentistry. Elizabeth A Loseke, DDS, PC, a family dentist who is also trained in cosmetic dentistry, offers a variety of procedures to help patients get the smile they’ve always wanted. Known as…

during a visual examination a dentist or dental assistant is not able to see hidden structures in the mouth, this can lead to serious dental problems. The wisdom teeth, or third molars might be impacted, meaning it has not erupted yet. The impacted wisdom teeth may need to be extracted. With the use of radiology, oral surgeons can take radiographs…

need children with oral health problems tend to more serious health consequences relative to low poverty healthy children. Dentists cite additional barriers in providing care to children with SHCN (Mitchell & Gaskin, 2008, p. 885). These include office limitations to accommodate special-needs children, scheduling complications, children’s behavioral problems, and few dentists with appropriate training. For low poverty families, preventive dental care tends to be a low priority relative to…

healthier life. Tooth implants function as replacement tooth roots and remain the only permanent restorative dentistry solution available. Dr. David K. Skeels is Rochester, NY’s premier implant dentist known for his calm, comforting demeanor and impeccable work. If considering implants through the celebrated dentist, review the following benefits to solidify your decision: Improved Appearance: Improve appearance and subsequently your self-esteem through tooth implants, as they provide a…

the office in lines 33-44, the sentences are simpler. The office is being described by a "laundry list" of characteristics. The shift in the structure of the sentence shows how at first, by his appearance, McTeague may possibly be the successful dentist; however, as his working environment is described in the later paragraphs, it is clear the narrator does not hold optimism or confidence for his capabilities. The narrator’s critical, yet passive feelings about his superiority over McTeague is…

benefits, such as sick leave, vacation, and contributions to their retirement fund. However, benefits is chosen based on the employer and may be eligible only to full-time workers. Almost half of dental hygienists work part time in the United States. Dentists often hire hygienists to work only a few days a week, so some hygienists work for more than one…