[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="479"]coloradoprisonlawproject.org[/caption] Whether it's the sound of the dental drill or the prospect of pain, it's an understatement to say that many children fear the dentist. Many dentists understand that this can be a problem, so some offer sedation dentistry. 123dentist.com goes into what sedation is and how it can help:
But since some offices don't offer sedation dentistry and since some parents don't want their children to use sedatives, what can be done? According to a study by Professor Maha AlSarheed, it was found that many fears manifested themselves in children--but if these kids had positive interactions with their dentist, they didn't carry fears over into adulthood. This information may seem pretty straightforward and obvious, but one might wonder: what constitutes a good dentist interaction? Drbicuspid.com has an interesting study that answers this question. Certain words can be both reassuring to patients and parents:
If parents and dentists are careful about projecting fears and use reassuring words, then children will be more likely to avoid phobias into adulthood. However, the study by Maha AlSarheed said that some procedures, like local anesthesia and tooth extraction, seemed to be the top causes for developing fears. If parents can get their children adapted to the dentist's office early before the need for these procedures occurs, then children will be more adaptable to potentially uncomfortable procedures later on. In fact, children should be seeing their dentists as soon as baby teeth erupt! If worse comes to worse, then sedation dentistry could be considered for children who cannot be soothed by both a parent and dentist. To learn more about preventative dentistry and pediatric dentistry services, check out allin1dental.com/preventive-dentistry/ for more information. The article Easing Dental Anxiety Starts in Childhood was first published on: http://www.allin1dental.com/ All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Easing Dental Anxiety Starts in Childhood
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] googleusercontent.com[/caption] John Flucke--editor of "Dental Products Report"--says that Delta Dental took a survey and found that more than 40% of Americans would like to see their dentists more compared to other doctors. You can peruse his blog, which has other intriguing stats about how U.S. adults feel more confident with good dental care and know that it relates to their overall well-being. If we take a step back, are these kinds of statistics really surprising? As the Baby Boomers continue to age, they'll be wanting more and more dentists to help with restorations and the like. So if you are interested in a dental career, now's the time to jump on the bandwagon. But keep in mind that even if there's both a need and a want for dental care, lower-income families can't always afford policies. And many dental plans aren't lumped in with overall healthcare plans. However, there is still a way to bridge the gap if you want to pursue a dental career in a low-income area. You could become a dental therapist:
Sites like familyusa.com go into more detail as to why this profession can help struggling communities get the care they need. Like physician's assistants or nurses, dental therapists play a support role at dental offices, and can help with procedures like sealants, teeth cleanings, and patient education. If dental therapy doesn't sound like a good fit, don't give up your hopes of a dental job just yet. Although some people may opt out of a dental care plan in favor of an overall healthplan, the U.S. News & World Report says that the dentistry profession still has some of the best salaries and job prospects out there:
For more information about how to build a career in this sector, check out different services/specialties you're interested in. You can learn more at allin1dental.com/preventive-dentistry/ The U.S. Wants More Dentists–Seize The Opportunity is courtesy of: All In One Dental All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger The U.S. Wants More Dentists–Seize The Opportunity [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="400"]drbicuspid.com[/caption] If you run a few searches on Google, you will find that there are many different studies and sites that say that mouthwash is very helpful in conjunction with flossing and brushing. And these studies aren't wrong--mouthwash can kill cavity-causing bacteria. And strangely enough, one Australian study found that it could even kill STI-causing bacteria!
So mouthwash is just beneficial, right? Not quite. Since mouthwash is excellent at killing bacteria, it not only takes the bad, but the good as well. Your body actually needs certain kinds of bacteria in the oral cavity and digestive tract to keep everything running smoothly. Drbicuspid.com has more on this topic:
It's best to err on the side of caution and ask your dentist whether or not your mouthwash is helping or harming. You can learn about other preventative dentistry methods at allin1dental.com/preventive-dentistry/ Is Mouthwash Actually Helpful? is courtesy of: www.allin1dental.com All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Is Mouthwash Actually Helpful? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="651"]wikimedia.org[/caption] Healthline says that about 20% of the population suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). While GERD can affect all ages--babies, children, teens, adults--it is typically more common in aging populations. And while the condition mainly affects your GI tract, it also has negative effects on your oral cavity. Sometimes stomach acids will just seep up into the esophagus, but other times these acids can make their way up to the throat and mouth, increasing the likelihood of tooth decay. And most adults don't need one more thing that wears down their enamel, according to 123dentist.com:
If you suffer from GERD along with 123dentistry.com's previously mentioned habits, it may be beneficial to make some lifestyle adjustments to prevent decay. It's also important to keep your dentist appointments, since teeth cleanings, sealants, fluoride, and the like can all help. You can learn more at allin1dental.com/preventive-dentistry/ Along with worn-down enamel, GERD can cause dry mouth. Adults with dry mouth not only have bad breath, but their mouths are perfect breeding grounds for bacteria . . . which of course, leads back to decay. However, denticle.com has a good solution to the problem:
GERD may be a problem for many adults, but it doesn't have to be unmanageable. Again, talk with your dentist for more information. Dentists Can Help U.S. Adults Tackle GERD is republished from: http://www.allin1dental.com/ All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Dentists Can Help U.S. Adults Tackle GERD [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="400"]www.drbicuspid.com[/caption] It's an understatement to say that many Americans have struggled with finding the right healthcare for their families. And even if someone does find the perfect fit for their family, some of these health plans don't include dental coverage. And let's be frank: when you have illnesses, you most likely consider seeing your family physician for every kind of ailment out there, while dentists are often cordoned to strictly oral issues. However, people need to realize that their oral cavity isn't an isolated system. If something goes wrong, there's a good chance that it can affect your overall health as well. And since the decline of oral health can possibly translate to poor overall health, it is imperative for certain groups, like seniors, to prioritize their dental visits. Sadly, one recent article says that only 10% of older Americans actually have coverage, making it that much more difficult to get the care they need:
Along with grassroots campaigning, dentists and insurance companies need to work together to make dental policies more affordable and accessible for aging populations. Although dental care is of course needed for people of all ages, seniors are at a higher risk for certain diseases--like oral cancer--which means that dental care is even more vital. Delta Dental says that those over the age of 50 are at high risk but can be saved with early intervention:
If you have a senior family member, talk with them about the need for preventative dentistry, so they can get oral screenings and teeth cleanings to lower their risk of cancer, as well as gum diseases. Take a look at allin1dental.com/preventive-dentistry/ to learn more about preventive care. It’s Vital for Seniors To Stay Up-to-Date with Oral Healthcare is available on: All In One Dentistry Blog All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger It’s Vital for Seniors To Stay Up-to-Date with Oral Healthcare [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="387"]wikimedia.org[/caption] While many of us may run to the dentist as soon as something painful, the truth is, we should be more eager to go when things are alright. Preventive dentistry services are really where patients focus should be--while restorative procedures are a blessing for dental caries, nothing can restore the functionality of your enamel. Besides going to the dentist, what else can you do to prevent decay from taking hold? An article released in December has some good ideas:
Fluoride gels and supplements are not only convenient, but much more affordable than major restorations. For more information about fluoride and other preventative care, be sure to look at: allin1dental.com/preventive-dentistry/ You may be wondering, what if these preventative methods fail, what are your options? Thankfully there are quite a few different fillings materials (silver amalgam, porcelain, gold, composite) which can be used depending on your budget, aesthetic needs, insurance coverage, etc. And perhaps one day, patients may be lucky enough to repair their teeth through other means after decay. Take a look:
There isn't any news about this kind of approach being given to the general public, but because Paul Sharpe (the study author) says that it's been used in clinical trials, this treatment is definitely a possibility in the future. This kind of treatment would be amazing for patients who try their hardest at preventative methods but still get caries despite their best efforts. In the Future, Caries May Be Not Always Be Treated with Fillings if Prevention Fails is courtesy of: http://allin1dental.com All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger In the Future, Caries May Be Not Always Be Treated with Fillings if Prevention Fails [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="574"]wikimedia.org[/caption] There are numerous causes for jaw pain, so it can be a little frustrating figuring out what the problem is. For instance, if you grind your teeth at night, you really have no way of knowing that's the cause unless you sleep with a partner who hears it or if a dentist sees wear on your x-rays. If you aren't sure what's causing the pain, Dr. Alvin Danenberg--a guest writer at Drbicuspid.com--has eight ideas that might ring a bell:
Besides the Dr. Danenberg's ideas, you may also want to consider mouth breathing. You're probably thinking what? Mouth breathing? How on earth could that cause jaw pain. However, think about this, if you cannot breathe through your nose, then your go-to will be breathing through your mouth, which has been shown to change facial structures--especially in young children. If your jaws and muscles change to compensate this breathing pattern, they will have extra stress placed upon them. An article at NBC News goes into further detail--not only about jaw pain, but other mouth-breathing issues:
Although there have been no definitive studies that show that braces can correct TMJ, they can correct your bite and ideally put teeth in a position that will decrease strain on the jaws. Men and women who breathe through their mouths often have narrow maxillas and overbites--both of which can be corrected with a dentist's help. In the meantime, your dentist can reduce some wear and tear by fitting you with a mouthguard. While you can certainly get a bite-and-bile guard at the store, these may be cumbersome and actually encourage more mouth breathing since they aren't custom-made. It's best to talk with your dentist to see what the root of the problem is in regards to your jaw pain. The post What’s Causing Your Jaw Pain? is republished from: www.allin1dental.com All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger What’s Causing Your Jaw Pain? [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="626"]vimeocdn.com[/caption] Sometimes parents get in the mindset that dental problems--like cavities--aren't too big of a deal. After all, that's why you go for the dentist for a filling. However, we should all evaluate how we use our dental visits: are you going in to fix a problem or are you going in to prevent a problem? Ideally it should be the latter, especially when it comes to our children's health. And even though children's primary teeth will eventually fall out, these teeth are still quite necessary to not only avoid infection and pain, but to help children get proper nutrition (children aren't going to want to eat crunchy celery if their teeth hurt) and to help them develop proper speech patterns. To combat dental caries, the CDC recommends that parents look into preventative methods like dental sealants, whether at their local dentist's office, or through programs like Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In fact, drbicuspid.com just released a study last month about how sealant programs in schools were cost-effective:
Of course this study did point out that labor costs are a concern, especially when the program requires more than one dentist on-site. However, the long-term benefits should outweigh the initial costs. Because sealants can cut down infections from cavities and the need for fillings, inlays, onlays, extraction, root canals, and the like, it's well worth a community with many low-income families to look into these kinds of programs. A post by Sarah Fossum outlines some more benefits of dental sealants:
Seventy percent reduction rates in cavities is a pretty amazing number--especially since the sealant procedure is so short and easy to perform. If parents can shift their focus away from fixing a problem to preventing a problem, then pediatric dentistry will be able to thrive. Pediatric Dentistry Should Focus on Preventative Methods is available on: All In 1 Dental All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Pediatric Dentistry Should Focus on Preventative Methods [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="633"]pixabay.com[/caption] Honestly, it's not to hard to see why someone would be paranoid these days about what's in the water. For instance, the Dakota Access Pipeline threatens clean water in the Missouri River and its tributaries. Residents in Flint, Michigan have already suffered from excessive lead exposure, and litigation against those responsible is still going on. And because of improper irrigation methods, fertilizers and pesticides can end up in the water--in fact, panda.org says that agriculture is the top source of pollution for lots of countries! Additionally, a recent article that was presented at Medline Plus showed that these farming chemicals affected the oral cavity:
With all these different chemicals possibly floating in the water, many people's concerns have also turned to fluoridation. Many communities are voting against it now because they believe that it is dangerous. However, fluoridated water has been used in the U.S. for more than seven decades. The surgeon general even released a report recently, confirming his recommendation of this practice. There are many studies that show that it can lower the cost of dental care as well as reduce cavities. But because people are so concerned with fluoridated water now, a society has actually been established to educate people and help them understand that this practice is much different than pesticides, lead, and other contaminants:
As Dr. Johnson says in this article, dentists need to reach out and consult their patients before taking any action. If you are still paranoid and want the best of both worlds, you could opt for topical fluoride treatments at your local office (these are great since you don't ingest them) and then drink water that isn't fluoridated. But again, your dentist can enlighten you on the correct dosage of fluoride. Even if you get too much, the only downside that's been established is fluorosis, which is a discoloration of the enamel. The article Getting Paranoid About What’s in Your Water? Why Fluoridation is Okay was originally seen on: All In 1 Dental All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Getting Paranoid About What’s in Your Water? Why Fluoridation is Okay Gum disease has been linked to all sorts of ailments, from heart disease to diabetes. And if you have rheumatoid arthritis, it can certainly be exacerbated by poor gum health. In fact, a recent article at Medline Plus discusses this link further, citing that a bacteria called A. actinomycetemcomitans may be the culprit for both issues:
As the study says, if people with gum disease are more likely to have arthritis and vice versa, then could resolving one issue help the other? The Arthritis Foundation thinks so. A post by Brenda Goodman at arthritis.org presented a study where one group of participants was able to have a deep dental cleaning for periodontal disease, while the other group just followed at-home care. Apparently those who were able to get the dental cleaning were also able to see great results in their arthritis as well, with less stiffness and pain. This is fantastic news, so if you have both arthritis and gum issues, it's well worth your time to look into scaling and root planing. But since patients can't go to the dentist every other day for help, another way to help relieve your arthritis is with anti-inflammatory foods:
Since both arthritis and gum disease are inflammatory conditions, making adjustments to help just one of them will probably have a ripple-effect on the other. Is Gum Disease Aggravating Your Arthritis? was originally published to: All In One Dental All In One Dental Innovations 7046 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-9811 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Is Gum Disease Aggravating Your Arthritis? |
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