Posts Tagged ‘dentist’
Dental Surgery is a Must for Wisdom Teeth
We all have to deal with wisdom teeth growing in and for most of us that means the painful journey of having them removed. Three of my wisdom teeth have broken the skin, which means they are poking [...]
The Experience of Getting Braces Put On
This article I want to explore the actual process of getting braces put on and some of the main steps involved. First, the orthodontist will apply an adhesive that will bond the band to the tooth. [...]
Enamel: The Teeth’s Bodyguard
Upon one of my visits to my dentist he mentioned that the enamel of my teeth wears down over the years and especially since I am a night time teeth grinder. The enamel, as we all know, protects our [...]
Braces to Fix the Gap
A few years ago I decided to start going to a dentist regularly. I was paying for dental insurance and thought I might as well get the free teeth cleaning. When I went to see the dentist one of the [...]
Teeth Whitening Solution: Prevention is the Key
There seems to be a flood of products on the market that promise whiter teeth in less time. Home kits, dissolvable strips, toothpaste and even mouthwash have been said to help with stains. There [...]
Dental Assistant the Frontline Soldier of Dental Hygiene
On a visit to a dentist office you will notice that the dentist isn’t around that much. Similar to a doctor a dentist has a dental assistant to help with the every day and routine tasks. This [...]
Want to Get into Dentistry?
Later this year young adults will be graduating from high school and heading to the next chapter of their lives, college. One of the many career paths a student can follow in a medical field is that [...]
How Many Jobs Are There in a Dental Office?
When I visit my dentist I see him for about 10 minutes of the total visit but spend the rest of the time in capable hands of the dental assistant. The last 4 years or so I have been going to the [...]
Mouth Guards: Cheaper than the Cost of Dental Implants
When I sleep sometimes I grind my teeth. To help protect my teeth the dentist recommended fitting me for a mouth guard. The cost for this piece of plastic would be around $200 but the dentist [...]
Protecting Teeth with A Night Guard
A few years ago I started going to this new dentist and after the routine “get to know you” x-rays, inspections, and salutations my dentist noticed that my teeth had been worn down. When I bite [...]