Nitrous oxide is the most commonly used conscious sedation and anesthesia. Nitrous oxide is a form of conscious sedation that can safely be used for some procedures and some patients in the dental office‚ if all contraindications are explored. Following the procedures and processes recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA) will ensure safe use of nitrous for the patients and the staff. It is vey important for dental professionals to have a complete understanding for the use of nitrous
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What is a Cleft Lip and Palate? A cleft lip is a split in the upper lip whereas a cleft palate is a split in the roof of the mouth. This leaves a hole between the nose and mouth. Cleft lip and palate are not contagious‚ it is usually a genetic malformation. Cleft lip and/or palate affects 1 in 700 babies and requires surgical intervention for repair as well as lifestyle modifications and psychosocial adaptations. Cleft lip and palate represent a failure of normal fusion of the embryonic processes
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Generally speaking‚ a degree in dentistry requires four academic years of study. The first two years usually cover the basic sciences and the last two years‚ diagnosing oral disease‚ surgery‚ and clinical study. At the completion of the curriculum‚ students are awarded either a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) or DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree. |LOWER DIVISION SUBJECTS REQUIRED BY MOST U.S. DENTAL SCHOOLS | |One year
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As with any type of oral surgery‚ there is always a certain degree of rick for infection‚ nerve damage‚ or sinus problems. However‚ in the case of dental implants‚ this risk is very low and success rates of dental implants are up to 98 percent according to WebMD. Therefore‚ it’s
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a great migraine and headache solution‚ but it also helps to bring back the sense of comfort that you may have lost a long time ago! In some cases of deep muscle pain‚ we’ll be happy to refer you to a trusted local massage or physical therapist. Oral Appliances For some patients‚ treating TMD can be as simple as wearing a day or nightguard. This is especially true for patients who are experiencing discomfort due to bruxism. Using a digital impression of your mouth‚ we’ll craft you a comfortable
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form implants is constantly decreasing‚ making the procedure one of the most beneficial dental advancements of the past decade. Root form implants were developed in response to the changing needs of elderly dental patients. Many dentists and oral surgeons recognized that the prosthetic dentures worn by much of the increasing elderly population often damaged the jaw bone‚ wearing it away significantly after years of use. As a result‚ fully edentulous patients often suffered from discomfort‚
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Evaluations for feeding‚ swallowing‚ and speech are performed by an SLP and is required in the successful treatment a CLP child. QoL for both the child and his/her family is often negatively impacted due to the diagnosis of CLP. The child’s need for surgeries and continuous treatment for feeding‚ swallowing‚ and speech affects not only the child’s physical health‚ psychological health‚ and social health but also the families. When providing treatment‚ it is important for the healthcare professionals treating
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Ideally‚ with good oral hygiene and regular dental visits‚ your teeth should last your lifetime. Sometimes things do not go as planned‚ however‚ and you find yourself with a decayed or damaged tooth that needs to be removed. Dr. Thomas Peltzer at Gentle Dental Care can take great care of you‚ whether you need a simple or complex extraction. We have the expertise to make your experience pain-free and comfortable‚ and we will advise you about your tooth replacement options. When Should a Tooth Be
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Dental Hygienists It is time for your yearly check up at the dentist to clean and polish your teeth. How do you react? Are you scared to go? You may be thinking about your last trip to the dentist where they poked and picked you with needles. They left you with your teeth hurting and gums swollen. They may have even had to give you a shot in your gums to numb your mouth and you couldn’t talk without spitting everywhere. You are dreading this trip and don’t want to go. You ask yourself‚ “Is this really
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Good oral health is important for good overall health. The number one benefit of taking your child to a pediatric dentist is the development of good dental hygiene habits that will last throughout life. Pediatric dentistry is a specialized field that requires specific training‚ treatments‚ tools and medical knowledge beyond general dentistry training. They also learn how to engage young children to help make their visits to the dentist’s office enjoyable and as stress-free as possible for the parents
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