Having a Career as a Dentist A dentist is a medical practitioner that focuses on general teeth and mouth care through administering different procedures concerning dental and oral treatments. Overall, dentistry is the assessment, prevention and the treatment of all disorders, illnesses, and alterations regarding the oral cavity and maintaining its health to the utmost.A dentist is often assisted by other dental practitioners such as dental...more
About Pediatric Dentistry A pediatric dentist is a medical professional who specializes in general dental treatment of children which covers stages of infancy to teenage years. This kind of dentist does not only have to know about general dentistry, but must also study basic orthodontics, as well as be able to administer anesthetics and sedation for extractions or dental surgeries. These broad pre-requisites set a pediatric dentist apart...more
Looking for a Good Family Dentistry Looking for a good dentist that can look for your oral and dental needs is tough. However, looking for a good dentist that can take care of your family's oral and dental needs is even tougher. This is because you have to consider a broader range of dental necessities, such as for children or for the elderly. You have study some basic concepts about the different fields and specialties in dentistry in order to find the dentist that have sufficient knowledge on family dentistry for coping with your and your relatives' oral and dental health.It is often believed that family dentistry falls under general dentistry. But, there is a striking difference between the two fields. General dentistry engages in prevention and restoration of mouth, gums, teeth, and tongue. Family dentistry, on the other hand, applies general dentistry in different age groups, concentrating on preventive dental procedures on infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly.Family dentistry provides preventive dental checkups and treatments. Typically, a patient must visit his family dentist at least two times a year in order reduce plaque or...more
Fort Worth Dentist What Causes Tooth Sensitivity Tooth sensitivity or sensitive teeth is most frequently caused by dentin exposure. The pulp is surrounded by the dentin which is a substance that has pores that are connected directly to the nerve. Dentin is covered by enamel in the unseen parts of the tooth while the part you see is covered...more
Lets face it. Dental visits can be pretty scary for most adults. This is probably because when it comes to taking care of our teeth we are rebels. We do not floss every day like we should and how many of us actually brush after every meal? This is why when it is time for our dental check up the words root canal and cavity haunt our minds.For our...more
Al Castaneda, DDS, missing teeth, dental implants Missing teeth can make life lose all its flavor. Some patients I have seen stop being social because they are so self-conscious about their missing teeth. Others never eat out anymore because they are worried that their dentures might slip. That is why I am so happy to offer my patients the benefits of implants and implant supported dentures. Here at Discover Dental care we find that implants can actually be life changing, helping patients eat laugh and live with zest again.With a dental implant, you will experience better health. Implants create a comfortable bite, reduce chances of gum disease, enhance aesthetics, and improve your speech.What Exactly Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are actually titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone. This may not sound exciting but it really is! As they heal, those implanted posts fuse into the bone to become permanent, stable replacement roots. Once healed, an implant crown or prosthetic tooth is bonded over the post, creating the equivalent of a brand-new tooth!Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants? Are you missing teeth? Then you are probably a great candidate for...more
Porcelain Dental Crowns Saving Teeth, Balancing Smiles Your teeth do so much for you – they let you smile, support your face and help you chew. So when something happens to your teeth, you want to treat them well and fix them properly....more
Sedation for Dental Treatment People have varying tolerance to pain. There are some that can endure long hours of excruciating procedures while others cringe at the very thought of pain. The varied levels of pain endurance are the reason why...more
Proper Dental Care For Your Dog Many dog owners fail to provide their dog with proper dental care. In most instances, dental hygiene for dogs is being overlooked at a great price. Dogs also get bad breath and bacteria that can lead to...more
Independent Financial Review for Dentists As individual circumstances change, regular reviews of your financial protection policies are essential to a sound financial strategy. This case study describes a review I carried out for a BDA member...more
Is your dental practice at risk from being underinsured? When arranging your dental practice insurance policy it is critical that the insurance cover meets your individual requirements. One of the primary considerations is whether the sums...more
Dental Patients Perception Of Dental Care and Teeth Whitening Dentists frequently carry out painful and intrusive procedures that can understandably sometimes result in a distant and uneasy relationship between patient and dentist – even...more