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Men’s Oral Health from Academy of General Dentistry.

 
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Men’s Oral Health
Why is Oral Health Important for Men?
Know Your Oral Health! Good oral health recently has been linked with longevity. Yet, one of the most common factors associated with infrequent dental checkups is just being male. Men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. Men are also more likely to develop oral and throat cancer and periodontal (gum) disease. Read on to learn how men can take care of their oral health.
Men’s Oral Health
Under 30? Check for Oral Cancer
Under 30? In the past decade, the dental profession has seen a considerable increase in the number of oral cancer patients under age 30 who have no identifiable risk factors of contracting the disease, such as tobacco or alcohol use.  Although national surveys show that the U.S. adult population is ill-informed about the risk factors of developing oral cancers, as well as its signs and symptoms, most dentists perform oral cancer exams.  Learn how your dentist can help.
Men’s Oral Health
Looking for a Better Job? Start by Visiting the Dentist!
In Need of a Smile Change? Men are less likely to visit the dentist than their female counterparts, according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Why? Nearly 45 percent of respondents felt that men don’t see a need to go to the dentist, and about 30 percent of those polled reported that men may not visit the dentist because they are afraid or embarrassed to go. More men are climbing back into the dental chair – for a surprising reason.
FAQs: Root Canal Therapy
Root Canals Root canal therapy is a procedure that removes the damaged or dead tooth pulp. The canal is reshaped and filled with gutta percha, a rubber-like material, to prevent recontamination of the tooth. The tooth is then permanently sealed. If your general dentist recommends a root canal, he or she will perform the treatment or refer you to an endodontist, which is a specialist who treats injuries, diseases, and infections of the tooth pulp.   Read on to learn more about this procedure.
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June 28, 2008 Posted by dradeledoherty | Crowns and Bridges, Dental Appliance, Dental awareness, Everyday Dental Tips:, Men, Older Adults, Older Americans, Periodontal/Gum, Sedation Dentistry, Tooth Wear & Beauty, women | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

Norway Bans Dental Amalgam (Silver Fillings)*

Silver Filling shown as dark color on the teeth.Dental amalgam was recently banned throughout Norway. The AGD has resources available to help you with questions from your patients. You can read the AGD’s position on dental amalgam   or  read the consumer article on the ban. Also, a fact sheet focusing on amalgam will be published in the March issue of AGD Impact.  We will bring it to your attention.

* Courtesy of Academy of General Dentistry (http://www.agd.org).

January 24, 2008 Posted by dradeledoherty | Dental Appliance, Dental Examiner, Dental awareness, Older Adults, Older Americans, Sedation Dentistry, Tooth Wear & Beauty | , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

Dental/Functional Appliances

A Dental Appliance

How the Appliance WorksSome jaws are narrow and sometimes with a V-shape  palate that may have adverse effects on sequential eruption of teeth and proper positioning in the mouth.  Many parents are worried about such situations for their children and may seek help from orthodontist or general dentist or pediatric dentist that incorporates functional appliances into his/her practice.  One of the well-known laboratories in the US that fabricate such appliances is Space Maintainers Laboratory.  This laboratory will work with your dentist to produce appliance that your child can wear.

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http://www.appliancetherapy.com/Global_Center/sml/MemRx.aspx

One of such appliance is known as *MemRx E appliance which features lateral expansion via unique Memory Expansion Screws. The special Memory Screw allows for multiple adjustments to be made at the time of seating the appliance. Expansion is achieved through the Memory Springs, which are integrated in the screw. This serves to increase patient comfort and compliance as well as less chair time in the doctor’s office, not to mention fewer patient appointments.  If this appliance is right for your child, ask your doctor.

January 21, 2008 Posted by dradeledoherty | Dental Appliance, Dental awareness, Sedation Dentistry, Tooth Wear & Beauty, women | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments