Dental Guides (Page 46)
Different Types of Sedation at the Dentist’s Office
Very few people actually look forward to the dentist, and it’s pretty clear why this is the case. Even if you take good care of your teeth it’s an uncomfortable and nerve-wracking experience. You’re laid back in a chair staring up into a bright light, while a relative stranger pries your mouth open and pokes around. There are terrifying machines, the grating sound of the drill filling your head,... ❯❯❯
Dental Self Care: The Benefits and Challenges
A good first impression can make all the difference, especially when it comes to taking care of your teeth and gums. Not only will proper dental self care give you a beautiful smile and fresh breath to make you attractive to others, but it will also lead to a healthier life. Provide Preventative Dental Care for Children Unfortunately, many people in today’s struggling economy are finding it... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Tips to Help Kids Overcome Their Fear of the Dentist
Not many people in the world today actually enjoy going to the dentist, and children often dread their dental appointments most of all. However, check-ups and occasional dental work are always going to be necessary. The best way to deal with your kids’ fear of the dentist is to start alleviating it at an early age. Help them grow up with healthy teeth by following these tips to help kids get over... ❯❯❯
How to Know If Your Child Needs Braces
According to the American Association of Orthodontists over 5 million children a year need braces. When your child gets to that age when their baby teeth are falling out and their adult teeth are coming in, you might notice a few signs, like an under or over bite, crooked incisors or other problems that naturally occur when our permanent teeth grow in. There are some lucky kids that don’t need... ❯❯❯
Is Dental School Right for You?
If you're considering entering the world of dentistry, there are many things to consider before taking the plunge. While careers in dentistry can be rewarding and lucrative, not everyone is suited to the job. Dental work is neither simple nor easy, and you'd better be ready to put in lots of work if you expect to find success in the world of dentistry. Cleaning teeth and filling cavities, as you... ❯❯❯
5 Dental School Admissions Tips
The choice to become a dentist is a decision that puts you on a long, difficult road to an incredible career. Dentists are respected professionals who provide a crucial service and get paid handsomely to do so. But you've got to be ready to work harder than you ever have before. It may not have the same 'life or death' connotation as work as a surgeon or an emergency room doctor. But it will take... ❯❯❯
What you should know about dental insurance
Dental insurance is designed to meet part of the cost for dental care. This type of heath insurance comes in various packages such as family, group or individual insurance plans. Just like life insurance dental plans should offer peace of mind to patients since the cost of dentistry often makes people anxious thus keeping them away from dentists for years at a time. Since dental care is... ❯❯❯
Choosing a career in dentistry
As more techniques and treatments become available and the awareness and demand around dentistry increases, the range of jobs and the demand for those jobs are rapidly increasing. The opportunities within dental recruitment are diverse and plentiful. Dentistry offers many different career options suitable for a variety of educational and professional levels. Dentist The most obvious role is the... ❯❯❯
5 Important Questions to Ask Your Dentist about Dental Implants
Dental implants are the preferred tooth replacement method for most patients because they not only look good, but also attach to and stimulate the jawbone, which helps keep the bone from deteriorating. If you are missing any teeth, dental implants are usually a better option than bridges or dentures. Here are some questions to ask about dental implants next time you visit your dentist. Am I a... ❯❯❯
Dental Care for Senior Citizens
The older you get, the more likely tooth problems develop, which is why dental care during the prime years of your life should be given more attention than before. Teeth becomes sensitive and brittle. And this may be because your body's cells are also ageing that its ability to function well, such as with the proper distribution nutrients throughout the body, is diminished. Dental care in old... ❯❯❯
