Looking for a dentist? It can be tough enough to find one that you like, that takes your insurance, that has a decent office staff, and that is close enough to work or home so a routine cleaning doesn 't take up your day. But we rarely give a thought to "how" dentists practice their science. It seems to be pretty standard, after all. But holistic dentistry is another option. The way these dentists practice their brand of is very different from the traditional model. Their claims and methods are also controversial. Holistic dentistry seems to have begun back in the early 1900 's by Weston A. Price, D.D.S. Mr. Price toured various primitive parts of the world and reached his conclusion that sugar was the cause of most decay in the world: …show more content…
In fact, the American Dental Association (ADA) published their report on dental amalgam safety. The report concludes that though minute amounts of mercury are released from amalgam, no health consequences from this amount of mercury have been adequately demonstrated. It appears to be a case where the benefit of amalgam fillings would outweigh the possible and miniscule risk of mercury being used in the fillings. Since "60 Minutes" did a story in 1990 on the possible dangers of amalgam fillings containing mercury, thousands of patients have sought out holistic dentists for the removal of these fillings. Studies vary, but most of them show mixed results with benefits not necessarily related to the removal of amalgam fillings. It has been pointed out that these holistic dentists who engage in treating "mercury poisoning" or "metal toxicity" are not practicing dentistry, but a form of medical practice. These same holistic dentists test for and prescribe supplements as well, and those actions are outside the scope of dentistry practice as well. Detractors of holistic dentistry point out that failing to make a referral to a health care practitioner in these cases is considered negligent practice. If you have the time and money (because few insurances cover the cost of removal of existing fillings and replacing them with porcelain) and you feel that your
West 38th Dental, LTD is a dental clinic that is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. West 38th Dental, LTD specializes in dental hygiene, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics or root canal therapy, restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, implants, and more. West 38th Dental, LTD is also an expert in periodontic dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontic dentistry. Their cosmetic dentistry services include veneers, Lumineers, whitening, Zoom!, snap-on smile, and bonding and white fillings. The restorative dentistry services they provide include dental bridges, crowns, and dentures. West 38th Dental, LTD provides pediatric dentistry services such as sealants and mouth guards. West 38th Dental, LTD also conducts periodontic dentistry services including
In dental health consume cane sugar at 5 minutes can make acid level at which tooth decay occurs, it also included eat fruit sugar and honey because the high acid levels are measured by low PH values and the line hows eat of sugar or honey in 5 minutes in time elapsed after eating have low level of PH values, in other hand , if we consume sugar or honey in 7 level og PH values, the acid level that can produces highly which make tooth decay is unlikely in time elapsed after eating is 40 minutes and
Michael D. Holesh, DDS, PA is a dental practice that is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Michael D. Holesh, DDS, PA specializes in restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and preventative dentistry. Their restorative dentistry services include crowns and bridges, bridges, implant restoration, snore treatment, and bruxism treatment. The cosmetic dentistry services they offer include tooth contouring and re-shaping, porcelain crowns, veneers, tooth whitening, tooth colored fillings, bonding, and Invisalign. Michael D. Holesh, DDS, PA carries out preventative dentistry services such as periodontal treatment, fluoride treatment, patient education, night guards, sport and athletic guards, Vivera retainers, plus more. Michael D. Holesh, DDS,
The plaque index was 38% which was generalized to the interproximal and margins of molars and interproximal of mandibular anteriors. Using a mirror, I attempted to motivate the patient by revealing ares she had been missing during brushing. I instructed the patient to brush two times a day for two minutes with a soft bristled brush and demonstrated how to use the modified bass method brushing technique. Patient asked my opinions of an electric toothbrush; I explained the technique and benefits of the electric toothbrush. I also showed the patient superfloss to help remove plaque on the mandibular anterior teeth.
A dental hygienist is much more than just someone who cleans teeth. They are well rounded, educated professionals who are knowledgeable of many aspects of the dental and medical field. They are experts in dental anatomy, periodontal disease, related aspects of pharmacology, nutrition and even medical emergencies. As hygienists, we see a number of patients every day varying all different ages. With the advancements in the dental field the average age of a dental patient is now increasing. These advancements are leading to patients keeping their teeth longer, therefore coming into the dental office for more
If left untreated, pulp infection can lead to abscess, destruction of bone, and systemic infection (Cawson et al. 1982; USDHHS 2000). Various sources have concluded that water fluoridation has been an effective method for preventing dental decay (Newbrun 1989; Ripa 1993; Horowitz 1996; CDC 2001; Truman et al. 2002). Water fluoridation is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as one of the 10 great public health achievements in the United States, because of its role in reducing tooth decay in children and tooth loss in adults (CDC 1999). Each U.S. Surgeon General has endorsed water fluoridation over the decades it has been practiced, emphasizing that “[a] significant advantage of water fluoridation is that all residents of a community can enjoy its protective benefit…. A person’s income level or ability to receive dental care is not a barrier to receiving fluoridation’s health benefits” (Carmona 2004). As noted earlier, this report does not evaluate nor make judgments about the benefits, safety, or efficacy of artificial water fluoridation. That practice is reviewed only in terms of being a source of exposure to
Amalgam dental restorations which are also known as silver fillings are the number one choice for restoring teeth. These silver fillings have been used for over a hundred years to fill in cavities where there has been tooth decay. The question many have is “what is dental amalgam?” Dental amalgam is a mixture of materials containing powdered alloy, metals and mercury. There have been some concerns, however about the safety of this mercury containing filling material. “Amalgam is in the same safety class as gold and composite fillings” (FDA) and does not pose the safety concerns as once thought. Compared to other dental materials, such as composite and glass ionomer, amalgam is the “most studied and tested.” (NCAHF) Many
Although oral problems have been around since the “beginning of mankind” (SB 1), the work in the dental field is still changing today. Efforts of treating tooth decay date back to 2700 B.C in Egypt and ancient China. Archaeologists examined the jaws of skulls only
Administration of this clinical skill involved undertaking an assessment of my colleague’s mouth before delivering any care in order to help determine the most appropriate means of delivering oral care. Malkin (2009) asserts that this is a critical component of the procedure and was one I was keen not to overlook. The World Health Organisation (WHO 2010) describes a healthy mouth as being free of chronic mouth and facial pain and in the situation described; this is the condition I found my partner’s mouth to be in. I was therefore happy to proceed with cleaning his teeth as instructed. I selected to use a soft bristled toothbrush and toothpaste. The use of these adjuncts are described by many writers as being the most appropriate in terms of removing plaque and preventing trauma to the gums (Holman et al 2005,McCauliffe 2007).Despite this it has been identified that they are also most
Oral health is an important part of an overall health. Oral diseases ranging from cavities to cancer are all serious threats to an oral health. Research shows that there may be a link between oral disease and other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke as well as pre-term and low-birth-weight babies. If left untreated, it can cause more complications to the oral health. Periodontal disease, root caries and infections and other oral cancer can lead to severe pain, loss of teeth and serious health conditions. As a health care provider, it is significant to realizing the connection between oral diseases and systemic diseases so that we all can deliver our services to prevent and help treat disease while it is still manageable. Expanding the role of dental hygienists might reduce the most serious consequences of limited access to dentists, and dental hygienists are potentially well suited to play an important role in expanding affordable access (1). Collaborative practice of dental hygiene
Dentists know that healthy teeth are not always attractive. A patient may have perfectly healthy teeth that, through discoloration or a lack of alignment,
The prevention of caries is accomplished through the execution of a variety of measures, such as the fluoridation of the drinking water supply as well as the utilization of sealants and topical fluorides (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2625). Despite the ease of preventability of tooth decay, it is one of the most common childhood chronic diseases, with more than half of the nation’s children having detectable caries (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2625). Unfortunately, only 62% of water supplies are fluoridated, and underserved communities with low-income and minority families are usually the ones who are disproportionately affected (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2626). Low-income individuals are generally less likely to seek preventative care, increasing their costs of neglected oral diseases and morbidity factors (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2626). In addition, only one in five children who are covered by Medicaid are authorized for preventative oral healthcare, while restorative care is generally not even a consideration (Mouradian, Wehr, and Crall 2625).
While capital punishment may be unjust for criminals, it is also an injustice done to unsuspecting citizens. Taxpayers are stuck paying for this entire process, from a criminal’s first court case to their execution. This is especially bad for American citizens because even though it might not seem like it, the death penalty is more costly than life in prison. For example, in an article titled “Californians asked to end death penalty - to save money,” cases involving capital punishment are proven to cost more than ones that do not. This is partially due to the fact that there are few public defenders equipped to handle death penalty cases. It also has to do with the number of appeals to higher courts inmates are forced go through. Both of these contribute to a mess of petitions and appeals that can span a decade, sometimes more. These can get costly, especially when compared to life in prison. In the same article, it was estimated that cases involving capital punishment can cost taxpayers $3 million in lifetime costs. This is about $1.9 million more than any other court case. This is just one example of an unnecessary cost that could be avoided if prisoners were given life in prison without parole. Supporters of the death penalty will also argue that the cost of executing someone is cheaper than keeping them alive. While the drugs themselves may be cheap, the cost of keeping someone on death row is not. The specific costs are not tracked by state officials, but studies
Although many Americans have good oral hygiene due to fluoride and making everyday good decisions, others do not have any access at all to oral health care. Over the years, dentists have been trying to demonstrate the importance of oral care. (“Access to Dental Care”) From commercials to campaigns, dentists will continue to demonstrate to their patients as well as to the people who don't have insurance the importance of oral health care. They will teach them preventative care and some techniques on how to prevent from getting any diseases.
A conversation on tooth decay immediately heads towards a discussion of one’s daily dental hygiene care and routine followed by comments on the number of annual dentist visits. One rarely makes the vital connection between their eating habits and overall dental health. Refueling