If youve been looking for an easy and affordable way to get a brighter and whiter smile, teeth bleaching kits found online may be just the solution you need! Without having to spend hundreds of dollars in the cosmetic dentists chair, you can get similar results by using at home teeth whitening kits whenever you want. The advances in natural whitening products have made it easy for everyone to have a brighter, whiter smile without having to...more
Several different types of tools for different procedures, instruments, equipments, are sensitively designed to permit dentists to perform specific treatments, where it may come in direct contact with the blood stream of the patient. Therefore, such an instrument should be properly checked for its material quality, construction, disposability, etc. If used incorrectly, it may result in mishaps and accidental damages to the equipment, and/or even...more
Nothing is more frustrating for a dental technology integrator like myself than going into a new network that is just a complete mess. I just did a basic install of some digital x-ray sensors in an office that already had prof.suni and dentrix. As I am going through the workstations loading drivers I see that windows firewall is on, anti virus real time scan is on with no exclusions set, and the current IT guy has like 5 mapped drives all mapping multiple ways to get to the same location. It was just a big mess!Keep It Super Simple, the K.I.S.S. method. Every week the opportunity to gain a new client due to poor IT work presents itself to my company. As I've mentioned in prior posts, its not that the average IT company is bad at what they do, it's simply that they are not specialized to the needs of your dental practice.You can always tell when you arrive in an office that has had a typical IT company: computers are locked down like a fortress, Norton anti virus everywhere with no exclusions set, firewalls are on, every workstation has its own user on the domain, permissions on shared folders aren't set properly, it just blows my mind. Don't get me wrong, I can totally see where...more
Whether you endured the presence of metal in your mouth or had less intrusive invisible aligners, youre bound to become quite the happy camper once those braces come off for good. Of course, braces are a significant investment from a couple of angles. Money-wise, braces certainly arent cheap; and time-wise, braces certainly require an extended...more
Contrary to popular belief, tooth enamel simply doesn't last forever. Although this protective veneer is as thick as a dime, bad habits continued over a lifetime can wear it away and expose teeth's sensitive interior to bacteria. The constant stress of chewing also plays a role in the degradation of enamel, and will eventually require visits to one...more
Practicing excellent oral hygiene and regular dental exams play a vital role in maintaining good oral health. And if you continue to delay dental care, it can prove costly in the long run! According to scientific reports, there is a strong association between gum disease and certain serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke. As per a report published by Oral Health America, early dental treatment is quite cost-effective and improving oral health through preventative methods, including periodontal disease management, could save more than $4 billion per year in treatment costs. Regular oral care is highly important for patients who wear full or partial dentures. Even, those patients who do not have natural teeth must undertake a thorough examination of their mouth annually not only for symptoms of oral cancer, but also for proper denture fit. Dentures must be replaced every five to seven years.Another grave matter of concern for people with dentures is the use of denture adhesives. Although adhesives ensure the stability and security of dentures, their excessive use could pose serious health risks. Therefore, patients must follow labeling instructions for...more
Dental care on the go If dental hygiene is what you are looking for, there is an alternative to a visit to a dentist.Since 2009 registered dental hygienist Caitlin Stroud has been offering dental hygiene services from her Welland home...more
Reasons to Stop Teeth Grinding Bruxism is a very serious issue for a lot of people around the world and can result in causing other dental issues as well. The constant grinding of your teeth while you are sleeping can cause everything...more
Nothing but the smile has a deeper impact on the self-esteem of people. If people are conscious that their teeth are white and welcoming, they can smile freely. People who have yellow teeth, either consciously or instinctively, try to conceal their...more
Dentistry profession is a really particular, very distinctive area of expertise underneath the overall medical umbrella. These people care for our enamel and mouths, in the same method an optometrist takes care of our eyes. It's a service that has...more
Dental implant technology is advancing at a great pace opening up new options for dental restoration. Implant dentistry gives hope for those who have all or some missing teeth, those who find it difficult to wear dentures or have oral defects or...more
People worldwide loose their teeth almost everyday due to tooth decay, trauma or other reasons. These teeth never grow back if the person has passed a certain age. In old times artificial detachable teeth were fixed in place of the teeth lost. These...more