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of the failures are the same. I don't have the ones where they come back a few weeks later where the gums are inflamed, you take an x-ray or scan, and see bone loss halfway down the implant. These failures are all where they come in for their final impression 3-4 months later, not pain, gums look pink
April 29, 2019
Implantology
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. Estrogen is the hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of female sexual characteristics. It also plays a role in bone health and cardiovascular health. Progesterone is a hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy and helps maintain a healthy pregnancy. HRT can be administered
February 22, 2024
by FFD419
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crunchy, oral healthy vegetables in it like carrots, celery, cucumbers and tomatoes. Crunchy vegetables help dilute natural sugars and increase saliva flow to help wash away food particles - while you eat! Also, hummus is naturally free of food allergens like gluten, nuts and dairy products
August 08, 2018
by DentInsStore
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If you have one or more dental crowns on your teeth, you’re not alone, because crowns are a very common tool dentists use to maintain teeth that have extensive decay, fillings or fractures. Yet because you had crowns placed on one or more of your teeth due to the aforementioned problems, you’ll...
August 29, 2014
by Brent Cornelius
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I bought a small office about 2 years ago. We have had steady growth since I purchased it and hope to keep growing. I was looking over some of our numbers the other day. In comparing Jan-June 2016 to Jan-June 2017, our production increased by 18.5%. My question is, what is a healthy percentage
July 26, 2017
Ideas To Make Your Practice Grow
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, and other gum diseases, flossing also protects your overall health, including the heart. 3. Opt for a healthy diet and snacking Summers are all about venturing out short trips or vacations. When we head out to a particular destination, we also carry a basket full of snacks like chips, chocolates
October 26, 2021
by Jay Ajmo
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As I'm closing up on year 3 of ownership, I'm taking a look at my practice and seeing what we can do to improve for 2019. One thing I've noticed is although my hygiene schedule seems fuller (8 days of hygiene per week), comparing hygiene production from year to year it has been stable. The doctor...
November 08, 2018
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characteristic. Similarly, millennials differ from the baby boomers is various ways. 1. Sticking to healthy eating habits One sector, where you will find a stark difference between these two generations is their eating preferences. Baby boomers lover their fast foods. This generation literally grew up
July 09, 2018
by asifsidiq
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Met this 16 (then 15 year old) last summer. Unfortunate and typical dental history: fussy since he was a preschooler, never has had a cleaning (about 4-5 dentists over the last 12-plus years...) Got his teeth cleaned, moaned and groaned with the prophy and flossing (moderate, generalized...
January 08, 2018
Pediatric Dentistry
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it is a very relaxing way to practice but not sure if it's the best exit strategy?? Karim, any ideas on marketing on a budget? I have a similar practice to Brad that I purchased 2.5 years ago. Lots of long time healthy patients. I get about 8 new patients per month which is not enough. Thanks
October 19, 2015
Ideas To Make Your Practice Grow
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Hello dentists. I had a 16 year old healthy patient present for fillings today. -He had a fever a few days ago, as high as 39 degreesC and has improved since. -He had ulcers all over his mouth, all along the gingiva, lateral border of the tongue, incisive papilla, cheek and lips. (For some reason
August 22, 2019
Oral Pathology
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Hello Cheryl, Please look to the right of the screen at the QUICK LINKS menu and select the last item Message Board Terms of Use for rules and Regulations when posting on DT's message boards...its a short read. your post is considered Self Promoting and has been edited. Hi there, I just saw...
September 07, 2017
Dental Office Design/ Construction
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Can someone , maybe one of the CPAs here give me healthy percentages for the following
March 29, 2020
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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I deleted the content. 100% guarantee that you have one or more emotional vampires on staff whose survival depends on draining the positive energy out of everyone around them including you. Your happiness, as a practice owner, is very much tied to surrounding yourself with A and B type staff i.e....
December 15, 2017
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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without paying myself. Overhead is slowly creeping up because I had to also hire another assistant for a day...so I'm looking at 75% overhead. So 25% is my takehome. What is a healthy number to be at for a practice with a dental loan? Without dental loans I know a practice should be running at 55-65
August 22, 2017
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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This case has got me scratching my head. 22 year old, healthy female is complaining of sensitivity and occasional shooting pain on tooth 21 or FDI 34 when brushing and biting hard. When she came to me the tooth was virgin. She has a history of orthodontics in 2013. X-ray showed no pathology
May 15, 2015
Sensitivity
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Healthy Collections Shelly VanEpps
November 17, 2023
by Shelly VanEpps
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, it is not uncommon for the gingiva around the teeth to become swollen and inflamed. This is most likely due to some factors. Hormonal changes can lead to increased swelling in the gum. The hormonal changes also seem to favor increased levels of the bacteria that are thought to be responsible for the bone
January 10, 2019
by kklonsky
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When I attended a CE course, instructor said that using plastic scalers on implant can leave residue which eventually leads to gum disease. What instruments are safewhen pt has single or two implants? what about ultrasonic scalers? You will hear everything from don't touch it at all to scale
May 19, 2017
Periodontics
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15 year old female presents with chronic sore gums. She reports this redness and soreness has been going on (off and on) for several years. It flares up in late winter/early spring and becomes blisters and then settles back to this normal look. She has had her thyroid removed but her levels
January 27, 2016
Oral Pathology
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data exists for that pouches are way better than long cut you can remove it real quick and people won't know what you were up to whereas long cut always leave a trail in the mouth the hyperkaratosis from long cut is way more prominent than pouches. the evidence left behind on gum tissue is non existant
August 22, 2016
Evidence Based Dentistry
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. However, those, who have made a lot of total works, know that there may be splits, gum recession, local periodontitis and even fractures of screws, teeth and other problems. It is associated with overload of one area or another. The absence of harmony between occlusion and TMJ may become a cause
February 22, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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Hi, I just got a letter that my office was selected for QA on-site review. Do they require perio charting for all patients, or just the ones who needed SRP? Thank you! Periodontal records for all comprehensive patients is standard of care If the patient has gums within normal limits, I put probing
August 01, 2022
Delta Dental
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harbor more bacteria 3. we had also noticed in clinic a few years ago. gums looked better overall when we switched to self ligating brackets aligners 1. also some products on market which you can put in aligners to clean them and teeth. but contain sodium lauryl sulfate so have to make sure patient
March 05, 2022
Orthodontics
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the risk of decay and gum disease. Boost in Self-Esteem:Addressing dental issues early can significantly improve the appearance of a child's smile, boosting their self-confidence and social interactions. Management of Dental Emergencies Dental emergencies can be particularly distressing when they involve
May 05, 2024
by Anass Habrah
Dentaltown Magazine
measure of bone loss, less than 2mm, 2-4mm or more than 4mm With this data, three Gum Disease Risk and Health Assessment scores are provided. The Gum Disease Risk Score ranges from 1 (very low risk) to 5 (very high risk). This score predicts the probability the periodontal
November 2014
Trisha E. O'Hehir, RDH, MS
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. Dental implants require a number of steps, including extraction, potential bone grafting, implant placement and placing of the artificial tooth or teeth. During any of these steps, patients could experience infections, nerve damage, injuries to surrounding teeth or gums, and continuous pain. Dental
August 20, 2016
by cmcmohali
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healing. And you don't want to do the crown and guess at where the margin ought to be. So why not do the slam dunk? You prep, temporize. Youperioremoves the temp, do the Pinhole(R), shorten the temp andrecementit. Presto, the gum line is where it belongs and the temp crown looks great. You have an instant
September 18, 2017
Periodontics
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game, your stress melting away with each spin of the reel or turn of the card. Surprisingly, these moments of gameplay can act as a sanctuary, providing a reprieve from the daily grind and contributing to a healthier mindset. However, amidst the excitement, it's imperative to acknowledge
March 05, 2024
by FFD419
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Below are my SOAP notes below from a patient seen recently--I didn't take photos or a facebow, but my working plan is to make an AMPSA and re-eval for improvement over 4-6 weeks. Does anyone have any thoughts about my plan? Otherwise healthy male in his 30s, played football in HS but no hx
March 10, 2016
TMD and Occlusion
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Staying healthy requires more than eating correctly and exercising. Oral health is an important part of your overall health that is often ignored. Tooth decay and gum disease are caused by poor oral hygiene, which can have a major effect on your general health. Tooth decay in adults can cause
November 19, 2021
by Dr. Ali Modiri, DDS
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. As we evolved and our diet changed, our jaws decreased in size, but the teeth kept showing up to the party! Normally, all four will grow in, but it is possible for fewer - or in rarer cases extra - to develop. When properly aligned and fully erupted (broken through the gum tissue), wisdom teeth can
November 18, 2014
by Strobel Dentistry
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when you are anxious and stressed. For instance, daily care of your teeth and gums may not be your priority. If you neglect routine brushing and flossing, you will be more prone to tooth decay and gum disease. Here is a great article about the 4. Stress Has A Negative Effect On Your Hormones
December 16, 2014
by Dr Scott Laudon
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, they are generally considered to be gentler on the gums as well. As a result, Invisalign clear aligners offer patients a number of advantages over traditional metal braces. The Disadvantages of Invisalign While Invisalign offers some clear advantages over traditional metal braces, there are also some
September 20, 2022
by HIPAgent007
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treatment to ensure maximum safety and effectiveness. Teeth Whitening is a Repetitive Process Teeth whitening is not permanent. However, different types of teeth whitening procedures have different results. Your teeth whitening results can last a few months to a year or more. Adopting a healthy
April 28, 2023
by HannahBrown
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dental practice located in Springfield, IL and Bloomington, IL. Optim Dental offers general dentistry, Cosmetic dental services, Invisalign, gum reshaping, cosmetic contouring, white fillings, teeth whitening, cavity filling, tooth replacements, Root canal treatment, Crowns and Bridges, Veneers
March 23, 2017
by seodentals
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Did an excisional biopsy of this growth on the right lateral border of the tongue. Approx 12mm in diameter. Got the path report back today.Fibroma?Pyogenic granuloma/ oral granuloma gravidarumI also vote PG.Squamous CAPyogenic granuloma Bubble gum dd: Fibroma. Pyogenic Granuloma
May 25, 2018
Oral Pathology
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Hey guys, Had this ptn walk in today. Had pain over the weekend but states pain felt like it was in her gums. Not having any pain today. Clinical exam reveals very small parulis present on buccal gingiva of #3. PA reveals RL in furcation area of #3. No pain on biting or percussion
May 20, 2014
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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of the art dental practice located in Springfield, IL and Bloomington, IL. Optim Dental offers general dentistry, Cosmetic dental services, Invisalign, gum reshaping, cosmetic contouring, white fillings, teeth whitening, cavity filling, tooth replacements, Root canal treatment, Crowns and Bridges, Veneers
March 23, 2017
by seodentals
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Saved by the Mouth: Be Healthier, Save Money, and Live Longer by Improving Your Oral Health by Katie Lee, DDS. The mouths effect on systemic health is the fastest growing sector of the dental industryyet many people are unaware of this connection. Saved by the Mouth is your guide
July 31, 2024
The Oral-Systemic Health Connection
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Healthy, 19 year old female not taking any medications presents today with pain and swollen gums. Said she has not started any new oral rinses or changed toothpastes lately. Allergic to penicillin so I prescribed Azithromycin and CHX, bringing her back for a debridement tomorrow. Any thoughts
May 11, 2026
Oral Pathology
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for infants younger than 1 year. 2. Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefits over whole fruit for infants and children and has no essential role in healthy, balanced diets of children. 3.. Juice should not be introduced into the diet of infants before 12 months of age unless clinically
July 13, 2017
Patient Communication / Education
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You can prevent your child from encountering tooth decay by starting dental care programs early in his life. With the tips highlighted below, you can be assured that your child will always have an incredible and healthy smile. 1. Take Them For Dental Check-ups Your child ought to see a dental
September 17, 2015
by GrayMoore
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, eating healthy food, managing stress, managing debt, taking a trip, recycling and reusing, and drinking less alcohol. Did you notice what was not among the most popular resolutions? Taking better care of one’s teeth! We recommend another resolution, one that can have a very positive impact not only
December 10, 2014
by Brent Cornelius
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You can prevent your child from encountering tooth decay by starting dental care programs early in his life. With the tips highlighted below, you can be assured that your child will always have an incredible and healthy smile. 1. Take Them For Dental Check-ups Your child ought to see a dental
September 16, 2015
by Tariq Drabu
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is more...especially if you could cause them more harm than good by your treatment. Keep him as comfortable as possible and dont extract if no pain or swelling is present. Smooth off rough edges/round off fractured teeth/even trim them to the gum line to make them more cleansable. I dont refer
October 27, 2020
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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the molar to ideal proportions and do ortho to derotate and close the spaces. The molar may still need a crown after. We don't create these messes, we just give options on how to get it better. :-) That's not a temp. ..patient came to me with that. Gums would bleed moderately even with floss. I never
March 01, 2017
Periodontics
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Health Epidemic 1 in 4 Americans with untreated tooth decay 80% of Americans have at least 1 cavity by age 17 66% of US adults over 45 who have lost a tooth to decay 75% of US adults have gum disease 164 million work hours lost each year due to dental health issues A blue whale's tongue
July 29, 2016
Patient Communication / Education
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Today. We have deep decay, tartar bleeding gums and patients who don't care.We do our best to remove decay, do a good seal with the filling material, build up, prep, a good impression and hope for a good lab work.The periodontal tissue has a great chance to be healthy if we produce good fitting
January 20, 2020
Fixed Prosthodontics
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Hi I need help w resoring # 31-B. I have a twelve-year-old patient who recently had Crown lengthening on 31 buccal due to a cavity below the gumline. I just saw the patient back yesterday went to restore and I couldn't because the periodontist had to remove so much gum tissue on the buccal
September 19, 2021
Pediatric Dentistry
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