My interest in the dental field began when I was very young. I remember when my grandparents used to take me to the toy shop and I used to pick out dental toys instead of typical ones such as Barbie’s‚ dolls‚ or kitchen appliances. I would get so excited to get home and pretend to clean my brothers’ teeth. After a few years of such behavior‚ it was evident to myself and those around me that I had an unexplainable attraction to this profession. It got to a point where I began to fake tooth aches
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radiological examination‚ clinical examination and special tests. Pulp testing may be indicated prior to operative procedures. It should be remembered that pulpal deterioration can occur without supplementary symptoms (Kramer‚ 1954). The origin of most oral pain is pulpal (Ehrmann‚ 1977). Pulp testing is valuable in the diagnosis of pain in the trigeminal area
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For Children With Autism‚ Opening a Door to Dental Care By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS OCTOBER 20‚ 2014 4:57 PMOctober 20‚ 2014 4:57 pm 9 Comments CreditKatie Hayes Luke for The New York Times KATY‚ Tex. — Like many parents of children with autism‚ Nicole Brown feared she might never find a dentist willing and able to care for her daughter‚ Camryn Cunningham‚ now a lanky 13-year-old who uses words sparingly. Finishing a basic cleaning was a colossal challenge‚ because Camryn was bewildered by the lights
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average price of an exam and a cleaning is about $100. That can be a financial burden‚ especially for those without insurance. Yet the price of not getting regular cleanings can be much higher. When tooth issues go untreated‚ surgery may be required down the road. And dental surgery can cost thousands of dollars.” (Lewis 17). This shows that getting good dental work and having good teeth was very hard‚ and was almost always for just the rich. This meant that the poor would have to constantly deal with
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Why I want to do Dentistry To be the first in my year to need braces‚ I was made aware of the impact such intervention could have. Impressed by how my orthodontist had a vision of what my crooked teeth could become‚ I began to develop an interest in oral health and the ways in which dentists and orthodontists can have such a massive impact on the quality of people’s lives. Work Experience I have undertaken three weeks of work experience at both NHS and private practices. I was particularly interested
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(Relieving Dental Anxiety) Relieving Dental Anxiety At Our Port Charlotte‚ FL Office At our dental office in Port Charlotte‚ FL‚ we understand that some people have mixed emotions about seeing a dentist. On one hand‚ you know that regular appointments are necessary to check for problems and get your teeth properly clean. On the other hand‚ you might have heard about or even had bad experiences with dentists in the past. It’s natural to be a bit worried about going to your dental appointment‚ but
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As a child growing up it was natural to be terrified of the dentist. However‚ after my first appointment I came to realize that dentistry is something I would like to pursue in the future of my life. I have a strong interest in the profession as it allows me to make people feel better about themselves. Dentistry requires a great deal of skills such as communications‚ critical thinking‚ and patience. With hard work and dedication‚ I believe that I can perfect these skills and establish a successful
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TOOTH ANATOMY Teeth are shaped according to its function and location in the mouth but regardless of its shape and function‚ it is composed of the same structures as follows: Crown- is the top portion of the tooth. This is what we can see in the oral cavity just by looking inside our patients’ mouth. Root- is the part of the tooth that is embedded in the bone. We can see the root of a tooth usually in a radiograph. Each tooth is composed of 4 primary structures namely: Enamel- is the hardest
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adjust the level of sedation to match your needs. Inhaled sedation wears off almost immediately‚ so you will most likely be able to drive yourself home. With oral conscious sedation‚ you take a pill a few hours before your appointment. This is a heavier form of sedation‚ but you will still be awake during your procedure. The effects of oral sedation are more long-lasting‚ so you will need to arrange for a ride to and from your dental appointment. Both methods produce feelings of calm and relaxation
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off on the procedure until it is completely necessary. Craze lines do not always show up on x-rays‚ especially if they are not deep. The best way to see a craze line and determine what steps you want to take it to ask your dentist to take an inter-oral photography of your tooth. Or‚ you could ask to look at your tooth using a hand-held
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