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pregnancy and dental treatment

Preventive dental cleanings and annual exams during pregnancy are not only safe, but are recommended. The rise in hormone levels during pregnancy causes the gums to swell, bleed, and trap food causing increased irritation to your gums. Preventive dental work is essential to avoid oral infections such as gum disease, which has been linked to preterm birth.

What about other regular dental work during pregnancy?

Dental work such as cavity fillings and crowns should be treated to reduce the chance of infection. If dental work is done during pregnancy, the second trimester is ideal. Once you reach the third trimester, it may be very difficult to lie on your back for an extended period of time.

The safest course of action is to postpone all unnecessary dental work until after the birth. However, sometimes emergency dental work such as a root canal or tooth extraction is necessary.

Elective treatments, such as teeth whitening and other cosmetic procedures, should be postponed until after the birth. It is best to avoid exposing the developing baby to any risks, even if they are minimal.

What about medications used in dental work during pregnancy?

Currently, there are conflicting studies about possible adverse effects on the developing baby from medications used during dental work. Lidocaine is the most commonly used drug for dental work. Lidocaine (Category B) does cross the placenta after administration.

If dental work is needed, the amount of anesthesia administered should be as little as possible, but still enough to make you comfortable. If you are experiencing pain, request additional numbing. When you are comfortable, the amount of stress on you and the baby is reduced. Also, the more comfortable you are, the easier it is for the anesthesia to work.

Dental work often requires antibiotics to prevent or treat infections. Antibiotics such as penicillin, amoxicillin, and clindamycin, which are labeled category B for safety in pregnancy, may be prescribed after your procedure.

What about x-rays used in dental work during pregnancy?

Routine x-rays, usually taken during annual exams, can usually be postponed until after the birth. X-rays are necessary to perform many dental procedures, especially emergencies. According to the American College of Radiology, no single diagnostic x-ray has a radiation dose significant enough to cause adverse effects in a developing embryo or fetus.

Fetal organ development occurs during the first trimester; it is best to avoid all potential risks at this time if possible. If non-emergency dental work is needed during the third trimester, it is usually postponed until after the birth. This is to avoid the risk of premature labor and prolonged time lying on your back.

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Why do doctors have such bad handwriting?

i'm googling and i found pediatric dentistry blog, who share about doc's bad handwritting, he say:
Many people think most docs have atrocious handwriting.
Why? Did they always have this condition? Do they teach it in medical and dental school?
Being a dentist, I think I know the answer. Firstly doctors do not have bad handwriting, they just choose to write badly. This is not a conscious decision to confuse people, but an unintentional consequence of viewing other things as more important or urgent in the moment. These are the same people who have developed fine motor skills for precise surgical procedures. They CAN move a pen and write well.

Why?
From personal experience, I have three writing styles. One is artistic and legible, the second is legible but occasionally a little more messy, and finally I have the doctor chicken scratch. Why do I "choose" to write messily? Like I mentioned above, we may be in a time crunch, usually not rushed, but mentally, writing takes on less importance than other things going on at the time. Even if we are not in a hurry, we immediately place the importance of a legible signature, etc. below that of a patient's time, the patient waiting in the next room and the much more important (to us at the time) of putting all our energy into diagnosis and treatment concerns.

As an aside, in the past there was a certain shorthand used for prescriptions that would mean, say three teaspoons that would be just a squiggle that the pharmacist would understand. These days it is still important the pharmacist and other health care professionals understand orders, prescriptions and notes. Thank goodness for the development of paperless solutions and computers. Oh, and spell check too!

" i agree with his statement, wrong opinion said that worse handwritting means that u're a better even best doctor. it's just because we are in a rush... actually the doc have a good handwritting"

od fashioned dental chair...

source : eurobrick

dentist room in small size

dentist room in boxes...cute ^^

dmmalva made it ..

miniature box of dentist room

let's brush our teeth twice a day...!!!!1

the way that we can do to have a beautiful smile is take care our teeth, with brush our teeth twice a day.... after breakfast and before we sleep. this activity have to be done since our baby teeth erupted, at 2 years old. this photo below are the step for brushing activity since baby 2 years old until children 9 years old.

mother helps the daughter brushing teeth

mother see and teach the daughter how to brush

sister helps her little brother how to brush his teeth...so cute^^

the parents brushing teeth with their daughter togehter...

"great morning activity"

the boy can brush teeth himself

the dentist teach the girl the right way to brush

tour clinic dental home ... will fun for kids

cozy reception area at kids dental

children are taught to brush the right way twice a day

Grinich Village is a magical health discovery center

now dental clinic just not stuck in conventional clinic,like clinic with simple and white colour , they always try to make new innovation and more creative for making the clinic suitable,especially for children. Kids dental in Winnipeg,one of dental clinic that really care about what children need. they made the clinic really feel at home... kids dental not only examine,diagnose and treatment patient.... they also have "tour clinic dental home". the tour is about to give a dental's knowledge to children with more fun... the children play and study also,like the doctor teach children brush teeth, children can study about health nutrition in Grinich Village healthy discovery center

future dental chair concept...

The idea behind this design is the unfriendly equipment when we enter the dental hospitals. To ease nervous and tense feeling of patients, the dental chair has to be clean and simple, and instruments have to be quiet and inconspicuous.
Chengli Hung designed this chair to hide and integrate different parts of components into a new-moon shape main body. It simplified the whole appearance by decreasing unnecessary parts and concealing complex mechanism. Most elements are hidden inside the body shells. This makes the dental chair easier to keep clean.

"wow... can't wait for this dental chair to come to realization .. with a simple, futuristic and space saving design,it'll be awesome .. one thing for sure, the patient will feel comfortable.
i just wondering,how the dentist can examine the patient?" ^^ for another future design click here

brushing your tooth with more fun

from : switched

brushing may be a boring activity . Children hate do it ....
but if tunes out from their tooth brush ... i think, children will love it .
When you take the brush off of your teeth, Tooth Tunes stops playing music and picks up where it left off as soon as you start brushing again.
This could be quite interesting stuff for your kids, cause they can feel brushing teeth with hanah montana ^^

cozy dental clinic for little patient.... my dream ^^

DENTIST... sound scary for people, especially children. but for their healthy mouth, children should have control the tooth, since the baby tooth erupted (2 years old).
to make children or little patient feel comfortable and not afraid of dentist ... so many dental clinic now are providing playing corner for the children. otherwise the examination room also need to made children comfortable.
design of Implantology and Esthetic Dentistry Clinic Roman Borczyk is one of my fave

Why Does Dentistry Cost So Much?

" How much does a filling cost?
" How much to "pull" a tooth?
These are important questions. However, because the cost of everything medical related is rising faster than the general rate of inflation, you need to ask yourself what are you getting for your money. This is not a product oriented business. You can't go online and get it a cheaper. Dentistry is part of the service industry. It is important to provide good compassionate care for these children.

What if I told you I could give you a filling for $10?
What a great "deal"!
So, I hand you the material we use for fillings (costs about $10 for that little blob of filling material).
Are you happy?
Now, wait a minute. Most of the cost of a dental procedure is not the materials (although that can be high enough sometimes). What you are paying for is Time and Expertise.

In order for a dentist to provide a service, he must:
stock the materials, buy the instruments to put in the filling and do the surgery, buy fancy dental chairs and equipment, hire skilled assistants and front office staff, and buy copiers and all the other stuff most businesses require to operate. In addition he must pay large insurance premiums, and buy very expensive x-ray machines. Then you obviously want someone qualified to do surgery. This is not your car, it's you; (or your child).

Expertise--Dental school takes four years after college, plus a few more years of specialty residency if needed. Most dentists are in debt up to their eyeballs when they enter the workforce. They have invested in the training and education to become proficient. He has become an expert. That's the guy you want working on your tooth.

Time--Have you ever noticed how little time the medical doctor spends with you? The nurses and office personnel do a lot and the M.D. is in and out in two minutes. Why? Time is money. The market demands less reimbursement, so the patient gets what he pays for. Although sometimes visits are short, dentists spend way more time with their patients especially during a filling or surgical procedure than do physicians.

Also, in the last decade insurance companies have influenced the market so much that a dentist often writes off much of the work he does. One often overlooked aspect of dentistry is the charity work done for free. I'm not making excuses or trying to make is all a bed of roses. If a dentist's fees are too low, he will eventually go out of business. Dentistry is a business and it is expensive. But all things considered, it's a bargain.You may just keep those teeth the rest of your life.

So, next time you wonder why it is so much. Remember: Time and Expertise. =)

thx to : pediatric dentistry

interesting opinion.... =)

Porcelain Veneers for smile makeover

Reviewed by: Dr Kailesh Solanki

Dental veneers have long been used to create the ultimate smile makeover, with this treatment it is possible to transform crooked, stained, damaged and badly worn teeth into a brand new straight white smile as seen on many of the Hollywood greats.

So What exactly are dental Veneers?

Veneers are wafer thin lamintates or shells of tooth coloured material (which can be either porcelain, ceramic or composite bonding material) that are “cemented” to the front surface of teeth to improve their cosmetic appearance. Many dentists use the analogy that dental veneers are for your teeth what false finger nails are for your hands. In a similar manner to how false finger nails are placed or glued to your existing fingernails, veneers are bonded to the front of your existing teeth.

source : cosmetic dentistry

Myths About Root Canals

There are many misconceptions surrounding root canal (endodontic) treatment. The American Association of Endodontists wants you to have accurate information. As always, when considering any medical procedure, you should get as much information as you can about all of your options. Your dentist or endodontist can answer many of your questions, and if you still have concerns, it is often wise to seek a second opinion.

Myth #1—Root canal treatment is painful.
Truth—Root canal treatment doesn't cause pain, it relieves it.

Most patients see their dentist or endodontist when they have a severe toothache. The toothache can be caused by damaged tissues in the tooth. Root canal treatment removes this damaged tissue from the tooth, thereby relieving the pain you feel.

The perception of root canals being painful began decades ago when root canal treatment was painful. But with the latest technologies and anesthetics, root canal treatment today is no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed. In fact, a recent survey showed that patients who have experienced root canal treatment are six times more likely to describe it as "painless" than patients who have not had root canal treatment.

Myth #2—Root canal treatment causes illness.
Truth—Root canal treatment is a safe and effective procedure.

Research studies performed in the 1930s and 1940s and those conducted in later years showed no relationship between the presence of endodontically treated teeth and the presence of illness. Instead, researchers found that people with root canal fillings were no more likely to be ill than people without them.1,2

Over the past several years, however, a very small number of dentists and physicians have been claiming that teeth that have received root canal (endodontic) treatment contribute to the occurrence of illness and disease in the body. This claim is based on the outdated research performed by Dr. Weston Price from 1910-1930. His research stated that bacteria trapped in the teeth during root canal treatment can cause almost any type of disease, including arthritis, heart disease, kidney disease, and others.

The presence of bacteria in teeth and mouth has been an accepted fact for many years. But presence of bacteria does not constitute "infection" and is not necessarily a threat to a person's health.3 Bacteria are present in the mouth and teeth at all times, even in teeth that have never had a cavity or other trauma.

More recent attempts to copy the research of Dr. Price (and to check its accuracy) have been unsuccessful. Researchers now believe that the earlier findings may have been caused by poor sanitation and imprecise research techniques that were common in the early 1900s.1

These more recent studies support the truth we report today—that teeth that receive proper endodontic treatment do not cause illness.

Myth #3—A good alternative to root canal treatment is extraction (pulling the tooth).
Truth—Saving your natural teeth, if possible, is the very best option.

Nothing can completely replace your natural tooth. An artificial tooth can sometimes cause you to avoid certain foods. Keeping your own teeth is important so that you can continue to enjoy the wide variety of foods necessary to maintain the proper nutrient balance in your diet.

Endodontic treatment, along with appropriate restoration, is a cost-effective way to treat teeth with damaged pulp and is usually less expensive than extraction and placement of a bridge or an implant.

Endodontic treatment also has a very high success rate. Many root canal treated teeth last a lifetime.

Placement of a bridge or an implant will require significantly more time in treatment and may result in further procedures to adjacent teeth and supporting tissues.

Millions of healthy endodontically treated teeth serve patients all over the world, years and years after treatment. Those healthy teeth are helping patients chew efficiently, maintain the natural appearance of their smiles and enhance their enjoyment of life. Through endodontic treatment, endodontists and dentists worldwide enable patients to keep their natural teeth for a lifetime

source : American Association Endodontists

Endodontic retreatment . . .

Why do I need another endodontic procedure?
As occasionally happens with any dental or medical procedure, a tooth may not heal as expected after initial treatment for a variety of reasons:


* Narrow or curved canals were not treated during the initial procedure.
* Complicated canal anatomy went undetected in the first procedure.
* The placement of the crown or other restoration was delayed following the
endodontic treatment.
* The restoration did not prevent salivary contamination to the inside of the tooth.

In other cases, a new problem can jeopardize a tooth that was successfully treated. For example:

* New decay can expose the root canal filling material to bacteria, causing a new
infection in the tooth.
* A loose, cracked or broken crown or filling can expose the tooth to new infection.
* A tooth sustains a fracture.


What will happen during retreatment?
First, the endodontist will discuss your treatment options. If you and your endodontist choose retreatment, the endodontist will reopen your tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. In many cases, complex restorative materials—crown, post and core material—must be disassembled and removed to permit access to the root canals.


After removing the canal filling, the endodontist can clean the canals and carefully examine the inside of your tooth using magnification and illumination, searching for any additional canals or unusual anatomy that requires treatment.


After cleaning the canals, the endodontist will fill and seal the canals and place a temporary filling in the tooth. If the canals are unusually narrow or blocked, your endodontist may recommend endodontic surgery. This surgery involves making an incision to allow the other end of the root to be sealed.


After your endodontist completes retreatment, you will need to return to your dentist as soon as possible to have a new crown or other restoration placed on the tooth to protect and restore it to its full function.


thx to : American Association of Endodontists

TOOTH MOUSSE ..... prevent ur teeth for better quality

TOOTH MOUSSE
prevent ur teeth for better quality

GC is introducing their latest product called GC Tooth Mousse! GC Tooth Mousse is a water based, sugar free crème containing Recaldent® CPP-ACP (Caesin Phosphopeptide – Amorphous Calcium Phosphate). This topical paste will provide extra protection for the patients’ teeth.

What time of day is best to use with Tooth Mousse?

In terms of the binding properties of Tooth Mousse, CPP-ACP binds to oral soft tissues, to dental pellicle and also to plaque. This binding elevates the salivary levels of calcium and phosphate for extended periods. For this reason, Tooth Mousse works best in patients when it is applied at night before bed, since the salivary clearance rate is low during sleep.
In patients who need intensive treatment, then a twice daily application is sufficient in most individuals. It is recommended that Tooth Mousse be applied immediately after flossing and brushing with a 1000 ppm fluoride toothpaste, particularly at night before bed.


Some patients who have generalized cervical dentinal hypersensitivity, may also have dental erosion, and thus one needs to look carefully at their lifestyle (using particularly the resting salivary parameters) to gain insight into whether they have sub-clinical dehydration.

Is Tooth Mousse alone an alternative to fluoride for anti-fluoride patients?

Yes. The fact that Tooth Mousse is derived from the milk protein, casein, it is completely natural and safe and therefore is often an effective work-around for patients who are anti-fluoride.

Clinical Applications for Tooth Mousse
White spot prevention /removal (during/after orthodontic bracket treatment).
Post bleaching.
Post scaling and root planing.
Dentinal hypersensitivity.
Treatment of erosion and incipient carious lesions.
Caries prevention.
Promote fluoride uptake.