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on April 21, 2012, 1:06 am,
by melissa76,
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braces.
Are you an adult who has finally decided to straighten out teeth? You want to get that Hollywood smile? People who may not have had the means to take care of the smiles at a younger age. However when you are an adult you don’t want to go around for years with a mouth full of metal. And if this is a concern for you. You can set that concern aside. There is a dental procedure called rapid orthodontic, also known as speed braces.
Speed braces were created to straighten teeth in almost less than half the time of traditional braces. Traditional braces were worn anywhere from 12-20 month, whereas speed brace are work 6-9 month. The speed brace are simply self ligating brackets. They resemble trap doors that hold the arch wires in place. There is no use of extra wiring or rubber bands as with traditional. These are great braces because they have made it easier to take care of your oral health. The fact they are so small makes easier for brushing and flossing.
The most used speed brace is Damon In-Ovation or Smart Clip. These are the most commonly used speed braces. They not only have metal but ceramic brackets are also used for a more natural look. These are excellent choices for people who want a better looking smile in half the time.
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Like most people the thought of needles and having a numb face for a dental procedure makes it hard for me to like the dentist office. Thanks to new high tec dental anesthesia the anxiety, pain and numbness may be a thing of the past. There are several different choices that are needle free.
The most common form of Electronic Anesthesia is a TENS Unit (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) It works by delivering low volt electric currents to the area. The current slows the delivery of pain signals
to the brain. No numbing side effects.
Oraqix is a one product used for localizing anesthesia with out needles. It is applied directly to the gum pocket with a special applicator. It takes about 30 minutes to numb and stays numb for 15 to 30 minutes and can be reapplied.
You are only numb in the area where applied and does not effect the whole face, lip and tongue.
Cryogenic Anesthesia is a device that is placed in the freezer and then molded to fit your gum. It uses the cold to numb the area. Gum Ease is one of those products. It is a single, flexible ,ring shaped device filled with a freeze resistant material. It may be applied as often as needed for the procedure. There are no side effects.
Ask your dentist if their office uses any of these methods. I hope my dentist does, it would make my childrens visit to the dentist alot less stressful.
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This Can Be Avoided!
It has become statistically proven that there has been a major increase in hospital visits that is due to dental pain. Adults between 20-39 wait to the last possible second to go to the ER. It is not because they don’t want see a dentist, but due to lack of dental insurance. People are always trying to cut corners, even more so now with the unstable economy. So a lot of people skip going to the dentist. And of course you should go to the doctor or ER if you are in pain. They will treat with you antibiotics and pain killers more than likely. What you should realize is that antibiotics and painkillers will not treat the underlying source. You will need to seek the help of your dentist order to treat the problem itself.
I know it may seem as though it is just its easier to save the money and not go to the dentist. But it can cause more serious damage over time. Here are some tips to keep you from making an ER visit for dental problems. If you are not going to go to the dentist on a regular basis you must steadfast in taking care of your oral hygiene. ER visit or not preventative measures are beneficial. With that being said if you can see a dentist then do it. If you think about it in long term you are saving yourself money and an ER visit.
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Gums and teeth being checked by a dentist.
A common problem found by dentist in their patients is receding gum lines. You think receding hair line no big deal, so you probably thinking the same about receding gum lines. Well your thought process is wrong. Receding gum starts when the gums start to pull away from the teeth. It is a known fact hair line recede as you grow older. Well your gum lines recede to as you get older. But there is more to receding gum lines than just age. Some causes of receding gum lines are as followed:
- Brushing to hard or to much.
- Teeth grinding
- Gum Disease
- Not brushing or flossing properly.
As there is no cure for receding gums. There are steps you can take to treat receding gum lines. Your dentist will probably suggest the following:
- Brush and floss properly.
- Teeth grinders consider getting a night guard.
- Reducing plaque build up
- Visit your dentist twice a year for a check up.
You should be aware that once your gums lines start receding there is only treatment. The gums do not grow back. So it is important to have this monitored closely by your dentist. He will advise you as to how precede to keep the gums from receding any further. If they recede to far exposing root you may lose the tooth.
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Malocclusion
The word Malocclusion sounds bad, doesn’t it? Well it is one of the most occurring orthodontic problems. Malocclusion in simplest terms means a bad bite. Your teeth are not straight or may be a little crooked. It refers to an overbite or under bite. If you had the misfortune of growing up being called buck teeth, or Bucky Beaver you know what I am referring to.
A perfect bite is known as a occlusion. However a lot of did not or do not have that luxury. Malocclusion is usually hereditary passed down from generation to generation. There are three classes of Malocclusion.
- Class 1 Malocclusion: This one the bite is relatively normal but there maybe crooked teeth or overcrowding.
- Class 2 Malocclusion: This is considered an overbite when the top teeth sits out further than lower teeth. This stems from the upper jaw being bigger than the lower jaw.
- Class 3 Malocclusion: Is basically the exact opposite of class 2. The lower jaw in this case sticks out further than the jaw.
Malocclusion is treated simply by mouth gear or more commonly known as braces. Sometimes surgery maybe necessary for repair in addition to braces. It is best to get this taken care of as a child if possible. Teeth move easier on kids than on adults.
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Have you had a tingling or burning sensation in your mouth? Maybe it just passes so you think nothing of it until comes back. Did you know there is a name for it? It’s call burning mouth syndrome. A term dentist use to describe a feeling of tingling and burning that effects the tongue, cheeks, the roof of the mouth, and the throat. Symptoms include but are not limited to dry mouth, bitter or metallic taste in the mouth, and soreness. People who suffer from dry mouth syndrome also tends to suffer from depression and have trouble getting sleep.
The cause of burning mouth syndrome is not linked to any one thing. It is said to be prominently noted among menopausal women. They do believe there are certain triggers that cause it as well such oral problems, menopause, hormone imbalances, certain medical conditions(such as thyroid problems), acid reflux, and vitamin deficiencies, and even certain medication you take can cause burning mouth syndrome.
Dentist will sit with you to start to try and find the cause of what is giving you the burning mouth syndrome. He will probably give you an oral exam to see if it’s something related to your oral hygiene. He may also send you to a physician to get blood work to see what’s going on their. More than likely treatment will be a change in daily habits and diets. If you smoke cut back, try eliminating your intake of acidic and alcoholic beverages. Drink more water and increase vitamin intake. Burning mouth syndrome is uncomfortable but totally manageable. If you think you may suffer from this a good place to start is your dentist.
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CPAP Gear To Treat Sleep Apnea
So maybe you snore or your partner snores. It can irritating and frustrating at times. Did you know there is an illness called sleep apnea that can cause such chronic snoring.?Sleep apnea by definition is a breathing disruption while sleeping. You can actually stop breathing for up 20 seconds in your sleep. Signs of sleep apnea is loud snoring, not breathing for long periods of time, choking, snorting, gasping, and day time drowsiness to name a few. There are various causes for sleep apnea, such as excessive smoking and drinking, being overweight, and family history of heart disease or sleep apnea.
You could go to a medical physician to get diagnosed. But I bet you did not know you could be diagnosed and treated by your dentist. Dentist treat sleep apnea in various ways depending on the situation. CPAP Continuous Postive Airway Pressure, this is a mask and head gear that blows pressurized air from the room to keep the passages open. Then there are oral appliances that pushes the lower jaw forward and keeps the tongue place so it does not fall over the passage way cutting off the air supply. A last resort is surgery. If the sleep apnea is bad enough it could be the only options. Dentist have severeal types of surgeries that work that will open your airway, and these surgeries are less likely to have air blockages.
If you feel you or someone you know suffers from sleep apnea bring it up to your dentist. They could potentially help you with your treatment.
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Posted
on January 5, 2012, 10:50 am,
by melissa76,
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oral health.
Do you wake up at night or in the morning with horrible pain in your teeth? Then you could be a teeth grinder. The medical term for teeth grinding is bruxism. However you do not have to be stuck with or suffer through this annoying affliction. There is help!
Once your dentist has made the determination you suffer from bruxism he will make you a custom made night guard to your protect your teeth. The night guards are made of a soft material that is molded to fit your teeth like a perfect glove. You place the night guard over your top teeth at night to keep the upper and lower rows of your teeth from making contact with each other.
Bruxism isn’t life-threatening but it can destroy your teeth. It can wear down your enamel. Teeth can become fractured or chipped when this occurs. You may suffer headaches and jaw pain. It can cause indentations on your tongue. It can also cause facial pains. And if you have a significant other and you have an extreme case of bruxism you could wake them up with your teeth grinding. These are just a few problems bruxism can cause. You don’t have to live with this if you get a properly fitted night guard.
Night guards can be expensive. They can cost up to a $1,000. But do not fret over it; talk to your dentist. The dentist is there to help you. He may be able to help set you up on a payment plan or find something in your price range.
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Catch Cavities Earlier
Most of us have been to the dentist. The most common issue dentists find are cavities. Cavities are just little places where our teeth have decayed. There is now a new instrument on the market called DIAGNOdent Laser Cavity Detector. Of course there is still nothing wrong with the good old fashion X-ray. But with this new laser cavity detector equipment it’s easier to detect cavities sooner.
You can think of the DIAGNOdent Laser Cavity Detector the same way you would a metal detector. The laser on the instrument is used by your dentist to scan for even the most minute amounts of tooth decay that can lead to cavities. It gives the dentist the quickest results by beeping and lighting up. The more decay it finds the brighter the light and the beeping gets faster.
With this instrument comes so many benefits to you and your dentist. The quicker the cavity is caught the smaller the filling will have to be. For you this means it can cut down on cost and discomfort. The DIAGNOdent has a 90% success rate at finding cavities. When used in conjunction with general X-ray equipment, cavities can hide – but not for long.
If you have questions about this new revolutionary piece of equipment, ask your dentist.
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Dry Socket
When having a tooth pulled or extracted, it’s important you follow certain procedures in order to avoid getting what is called a ‘dry socket’. The definition of a dry socket is the socket or hole where the tooth was extracted. A blood clot will form over this hole. The blood clot is a protector of the bone and nerves from where the tooth was pulled. However sometimes this clot can dislodge or dissolve, leaving your bone and nerves exposed to the air, food, and anything else that enters your mouth. Dry socket is easily treatable but can be excruciatingly painful.
Dry socket can be treated by over the counter pain medication. However if the pain is more extensive your doctor may give you a prescription pain medication. Medication is just a remedy for the pain, not the solution. You will have to go back to your dentist. He will clean the hole out and put a dressing or paste in the area to promote quicker healing. You more than likely have to go to the dentist every day until the pain lessens to have the dressing changed. The dentist may also prescribe a round of antibiotics in order to ward off infection. He may also suggest a special mouthwash or salt and water rinse.
People who are most prone to getting dry sockets are smokers, people who do not take care of their oral health, women who use birth control, and those who have had wisdom tooth removal. But you can cut down your chances of getting dry socket by not smoking. If you are on birth control speak with your doctor about doing the extraction when the estrogen dosage is the lowest. Do not drink out of straws or spit for any reason. If you use a rinse be very careful. Be sure to visit your dentist if you have any problems!
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