-
-
-
March 2010
| M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
S |
| « Feb |
|
|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 |
|
-
Dental questions & answers
- -
I just graduated from high school last year and i'm currently attending college to fulfill all my requirements to get into a dental hygiene school. I took a look at some applications and i guess it's possible to volunteer at a dental office? I have no real dental experience but.. could i still volunteer? ... file papers or something?
- -
If so, where? How was your experience?
- -
I believe I asked a few questions before about TMJ problems. My primary complaint has always been a dislocation within a normal range of motion (it pops out when i barely open), and the pain that accompanies this.
After much trial and many doctors, my MRI results are in. The Chief of Surgery wants to reshape both my articular eminence to prevent the dislocation. He (actually one of his residents, I haven't met the man yet) gave me a quick and dirty explanation of the surgery. According to him my bone is flat instead of curved, which is allowing my jaw bone (condyle?) to slip out. The residents seem excited, so I guess this is pretty rare.
If there are any dental surgeons in the house, could you please give me some info about the procedure. Mostly I'm concerned with the recovery time, when will I be able to open my mouth, pain/pain control (how do I take pain medicine if I can't open?), etc. I have my official pre-op next Monday and trust me I'll be asking the docs these questions and more. It's just that the waiting is killing me and I'd like to walk into the room knowing something.
Thanks to anyone who knows what I'm talking about and can help.
- -
I work at a warehouse at the moment and it's a dead end job. I'm going to school for dental hygiene. I was thinking of checking out a dental assistant's job so I can get a closer look at what I'm going to school for. Is it possible to make 1200.00 a month as a dental assistant?
Also, are there any other options so that once I get my Dental Hygenist's associates degree I'll be closer to getting that job as well as making enough to pay the bills?
Wow, Bhr... your mom is so cool. I'm going to go get a sex change and look like her because she's the most awesome person.
It seems to me like your showing off. Clearly, I'm not interested in what everybody else makes, I want to make at least that amount as a dental assistant or more.
Serendipity: Thanks for the info, I go to a community college that has a partnership with NYU and is considered on of the top 3 community colleges in the country. I heard from a friend it's number 2.
- -
My daughter has a mental condition that prevents her from working. She has got a terrible dental problem that will require all of her teeth to be pulled and she will need dentures. I do not know what to do for her as I am also disabled and I do not have the money to help her. She is in constant pain, and my heart just goes out to her so badly, I just don't know what to do for her. There is no insurance and no money, Would any dentist offer to help her? Does anyone have any advice?
- -
I am 24yrs old and live with a friend. I have no income but desparately need some dental extractions. Can anyone help?
- -
Okay, so, to prepare my teeth for orthodontic treatment, the dentist put some rubber 'elastic band' style spacers in-between some of my molars. One of them came a little loose after a few days, so I pushed it back in, only I pushed it too far in, so it was at the bottom of the space in between the two molars. Now, it seems my gum has semi-'swallowed' it, as it is no longer visible unless I use a toothpick to pull back a little of the gum to expose the edge of the spacer.
What should and can I do about it? Will I need a dental procedure? I see my orthodontist again on Tuesday, to get the brace put in, should I leave it to then, but risk my gum swallowing it further? Or should I try and take it out myself as soon as possible? How should I do this?
Please help. Time is of the essence. Every second action is not taken, the empire of my gum slowly marches on to overwhelm the stricken spacer. Thanks for any help!
- -
So I'm 18 years old and I've wanted braces for a while now but we don't have dental insurance and since my teeth aren't that bad my parents never really looked into it.
It's a personal need that I have though and my teeth make me feel self conscious, especially since I'm noticing that there is more crowding on one side of my mouth compared to the other so I try not to smile when people are standing on the bad side( sad i know)!
When I tell people I want them they tell me not to because it's a waste but I know I want them for myself. How should I tell my parents how badly I want them? Money is the issue so I was also wondering what the lowest cost would be for ceramic braces considering all I really need to straighten on the bottom are 2 teeth and the top 2 front teeth and shift the lateral incisors and canine a bit?
thanks!
- -
Can any one please suggest me ....
- -
I'm a foreign trained Dentist, with 5 years of experience, planning on applying to grad school to get either a DDS or Master degree in pediatric Dentistry.
I learned that MA issues limited license to foreign trained dentist to practice General Dentistry under the supervision of a licensed Dentist and to work in a community service/hospital/etc (not private practice). Also, as understand it, with a limited license you can also work as a dental assistant.
If you are familiar with limited license process, please explain me how the process works? where can a look for limited license dentist jobs? which jobs would you recommend, limited license dentist or dental assistant? what salary to expect? exception, rules, share related stories, etc?
Any information would be highly appreciated. THANKS !!
-
- -
Well I went to the dentist today to see if I could get my wisdom teeth pulled and I was referred to an oral surgeon. Im scared to know how much this will cost but it needs to be done and another problem is I live 800 km away from the oral dentist so going in to get a quote right now is not an option.
I need to get all four wisdoms pulled. Two of my wisdoms are completely up, One is partially up, One is not up and growing in completely to the side and sitting on the nerve which is causing a lot of pain.
Anyone know an average cost of this? I live In Alberta and I have no dental insurance.
- -
I have dental anxiety and have not been to the dentist in over ten years. I am now in my late 20's and getting married next year and would like to get my teeth taken care of. I have many loose and missing fillings and teeth and decay. My teeth effect my everyday life in a negative way. I have pain (on average every month or so), I can no longer eat certain foods (anything crunchy, hard or chewy) due to the enamel breaking more and I always smile with my mouth closed. I've actually had someone tell me that I'd be a pretty girl if it wasn't for my smile. I need help, I can't take the pain and embarrassment anymore. I don't have much money, but I do have dental insurance. What should I expect as far as cost and repair and does anyone know if any good dentists in the Florissant, Missouri area?
- -
Hi. I have just purchased some Creatine Esthyl Ester and have heard it's acidic taste is bad for your teeth. I was wondering, If I put it in a protein shake, will the milk and Flavourings negate the acid? Or is still likely to cause Dental Erosion?
Thanks
Also, If you taste it the taste is really strong. It's comparable to Battery acid and I fear it will affect my Stomach. Although, I am hungover today so I cannot really comment.
Sorry for the needless capitals. I'm really rather hungover.
The only additive the whey protein contains is maltodextrin. Is that bad for your teeth?
- -
I've had dental implant placed, and today I have seen my dentist who installed the permanent crown. He cemented it with temporary cement. He reasoned that by if he fills it with permanent cement, then in case anything happens in the future and has to be looked at, then he has to "break" the crown and thus new one is needed. However, that is not the case with temporary cement. Is he doing the right thing? I am honestly not convinced too much. He
- -
I live in Sacramento, CA. My lower-right wisdom tooth area has been a little achy lately, but just this morning I started feeling sharp sudden twinges of pain.
I can't afford the same COBRA coverage that my fiance has (we struggle to just pay her $500 every month) Is there an option I might be able to consider that would cover JUST dental?
- -
I want to go to dental school but they have pre-reqs which are required to take before going to the dental school. where do i take them? i live in ca. i want to go to community college. thanks
-
- -
who sells the equipment at good price in california
- -
is the soluvent for dental amalgam a liquid solid or gas.... need the answer asap!!! thnks!
