by: Christine Zafra
Dental insurance is a must. Yes, aside from the home, car, life, health and other known insurances, one must also avail of dental insurance. Not only does this help the person financially when it comes to dental costs but it can also motivate them to be orally hygienic for them not to lose their insurance (depends on the insurance company). However, how can this be a motivating factor if dental insurances have limits? The annual limit of a dental insurance is around $1000 more or less. An average American spends almost $7000 for his or her dental needs per annum. This limit has not changed since dental insurance’s conception (and that was about 40 years ago!).
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by: Christine Zafra
It is a fact that children do get tired of brushing their teeth. Sometimes, you even have to chase them with their toothbrush and threaten them just to make them brush their teeth. However, if you think children are the only ones facing this brushing dilemma, then better think twice. Adults too are in danger. The fast-paced world and their work sometime prevent them from brushing their teeth regularly. Those who are always in a breakfast, luncheon or dinner meeting are the ones mostly at risk. If the children only have teeth problems related to sweets and the like, adults tend to have vices that are teeth damaging (such as smoking and drinking). It is important to take note of oral hygiene whether you’re a child or an adult.
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by: Christine Zafra
Taking note of whatever you see on your toothbrush is important. Some don’t mind or brush aside the fact that they see blood on they toothbrush, saying that perhaps they just scrubbed their teeth to hard. However, this is not the case most of the time. Have you gone to your dentist? This might be an early sign of gingivitis. The next time you brush your teeth, make sure you do not scrub too hard. It may feel right to actually brush as harder as you can, thinking that you can remove all the plaques on your teeth, however, removing these entails the right way of brushing.
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Did you know that..
* In a week, an average dentist works at least 36 hours.
* Have you ever heard of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? It is primarily caused by long bottle feeding with a drink that contains too much sugar like Coke and Sodas.
* In 1939, a dentist in Switzerland created the first electric toothbrush ever. Who is the genius behind the invention? do you know who? Because we don’t know who it is!
* Sporty individuals should wear mouthgard when they are playing. This serves as protection to the teeth.
Did you know that..
* In Ireland, there are over 300 registered dentist in 2003.
* If you were born with some extra tooth, it is most likely to appear in the top jaw part.
* It is advisable for children two to seven years old to only use a pea-size amount of flouride when the brush their teeth.
* Only about 1/4 of the population of Ireland visit their dentist for regular dental check-ups.
* One of the most distinctive physical feature of mammal species is the teeth.
* There is a less possibility that you get cavities if you finish a whole bag of sweets in one sitting and brush your teeth after.
Did you know that..
* To become a full-pledged dentist, one should study take up a course in dentistry. It will take you at least five years to finish the whole course.
* Dental Trauma is experienced by at least 1 of 3 children when they reach fifteen years old. Pretty weird, huh?
* The first dental floss was manufactured in 1882. It was made out of silk. Today, floss made out of Gore-text is available in the market.
* The dental needs of children five years old and below are not supported by the government.
That’s all for now!
Did you know that..
* Colgate actually first produced their toothpaste in 1873 in a mass produced jar?
* “Gingivitis” is the medical term for gum disease?
* The first dentist who used anesthesia for tooth extraction is Dr. William Morton. He is a Massachusetts-based dentist. The said minor operation took place in 1846.
* The inventor of the rubber dam is Dr. S.C. Barnum, a New York-based Dentist in 1864.
* In Europe and United States, tooth decay is the second most common disease next to common cold.
* When you are about six years old, your first permanent molar usually erupts.
Did you know that..
* The Ancient Egyptians used grains of salt to cure tooth decay.
* The first person who introduced the simple classification system for malocclusions is Edward H. Angle. It is still being used today.
* A premature birth can actually result to a late eruption of the wisdom tooth.
* American’s best-known author of western novels, Zane Gray, was a dentist before becoming a writer.
* Zane Gray, a popular American best-selling author of western novels was a professional dentist before she became a novel writer.
* There are more female dentist than male dentist. It is also said that patients prefer the female ones.
The task of a dental technician is to construct dental appliances. He is also in-charge of repairing bridges crowns and other materials needed by the dentist and patient. They have to be knowledgeable and fully understand the physiology, pathology and anatomy of oral related problems and the solutions to these.
It is a major requirement to dental technicians that they do fully understand the components of the materials that are being used in dental technology including the mechanical, physical and chemical properties. This is needed for the safety of the patient. A dental technician must excel by obtaining a degree in technical skill and manual dexterity of dental technology.
If a doctor who is conducting a number of operations have a registered nurse beside them, our dear dentists also do have dental nurses with them. Dental nurses are the supporting members of a dental team. They serve as the assistant of the dentist when conducting major or minor dental operations.
The duties of a dental nurse include chair-side assistance, infection control, patient care, preparation and maintenance of the surgery.
If you are a student considering a career in dental nursing, you must be able to communicate well and work on your organization skills. You must be alert with work especially in providing support to the dentist and patient and in assisting during oral treatments.
