Fluoride Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in almost all foods and water supplies. The fluoride ion comes from the element fluorine. Fluorine‚ the 13th most abundant element in the earth’s crust‚ is never encountered in its free state in nature. It exists only in combination with other elements as a fluoride compound. Fluoride is effective in preventing and reversing the early signs of tooth decay. Researchers have shown that there are several ways through which fluoride achieves its decay-preventive
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Becoming a dental doctor Audience This analysis is designed for possible pre-dental candidates with no prior knowledge of dental education. Purpose/Definition The purpose of this analysis is to inform possible pre-dental candidates with the proper knowledge of dental education as whole. Dental education is the training‚ education‚ and qualifications acquired by dental candidate in order‚ to make the transition to a practicing dental doctor under the state in which he or she is licensed
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contributes significantly to their self esteem. When there is a problem with the teeth‚ the individual may try to hide them from others to prevent being embarrassed. However‚ there are numerous cosmetic dental procedures that can help improve the appearance of the smile. Speak to a family dental care practitioner today to learn what these treatments are and which will be best for the problem that is being experienced. Some individuals need to have fillings due to cavities in the mouth. In the past
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MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE BASS METHOD: THE MOST WIDELY ACCEPTED & MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF DENTAL PLAQUE PRESENT ADJACENT TO & DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE GINGIVAL MARGIN. MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE: TECHNIQUE COMBINES VIBRATORY & CIRCULAR MOVEMENTS OF BASS TECHNIQUE WITH SWEEPING MOTION OF ROLLED TECHNIQUE. METHOD: TOOTHBRUSH IS HELD IN SUCH A POSITION THAT BRISTLES ARE AT 45* TO GINGIVA. BRISTLES ARE GENTLY VIBRATED BY MOVING THE BRUSH HANDLE IN BACK & FORTH MOTION. ADVANTAGES:
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trust Christopher Collins DMD for expert‚ effective‚ and cost-efficient dental services. And so can you. At our Grace Street dental clinic‚ you will find a complete range of expert dental services – from the simpler task such as teeth cleaning to the more complex art forms such as effective placement of dental veneers – to keep you and your family in peak oral health. H2: Visit Christopher Collins DMD for the following dental services: • Teeth cleaning and whitening – Special hour-long teeth
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The proponents will discuss the summary on how the proponents came up with the ideas of making a Patient Information for Dr. Postres Dental Clinic using Java as a programming medium. We will state the problems that are considered in making this project and how we plan to solve it as an Information Technology Students of STI College – Global City. This chapter also states our objectives‚ scope and limitations of the proposed project. This project
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century‚ tooth decay was rampant throughout the majority of the developing United States. Around seventy percent of all school children had severe tooth decay‚ and this either went untreated or the teeth were pulled. (Ripa‚ 1993). That is to say‚ dental health awareness was minimal‚ and little was being done as far as preventive care. In the early nineteen-hundreds‚ however‚ researchers discovered that populations in areas with naturally fluoridated water had significant reductions in tooth decay
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A 2016 article from the ilikemyteeth.org website states‚ “Dental fluorosis is a minor change in the appearance of the teeth‚ usually resulting in faint white marks on the enamel. People anywhere can have fluorosis‚ even in communities that do not add fluoride to the water” (Is Fluoride Dangerous?). In the United
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So‚ you were talking to your dentist about dental implants and he mentioned you’ll need bone grafts before any implants can be installed. This procedure literally adds bones to your gums and is necessary when your gum bones have atrophied in the absence of teeth. If that sounds scary‚ it shouldn’t: bone grafts aren’t that big of a deal. And they’re often necessary for returning your smile its original luster. The Procedure The bone graft procedure is an out-patient surgery that should take no more
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gingivitis. Misaligned teeth‚ rough edges of fillings‚ and ill-fitting or unclean mouth device such as braces‚ dentures‚ bridges‚ and crowns can irritate the gums and also increase the risk of gingivitis. Along with these‚ general illness‚ poor dental hygiene‚ pregnancy and uncontrolled diabetes raise the risk of developing gingivitis. Gingivitis comes at a varying degree on people from all walks of life. It usually develops during puberty or early adulthood due to hormonal changes and may recur
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