Dental Health: ZOOM! Teeth Whitening System
Melissa, a dental assistant at Drs. David and Janna Civils office talks about the in-office whitening system, ZOOM!, which lightens your teeth 6-7 shades in one hour!
Help and Facts with Tooth Health?
Okay, first off, I know most of this if not all is my own doing and fault, secondly I am going to see a dentist when I can afford to, as I have no insurance.
Now, I am 24 male, I have not had any cavities and only had one tooth pulled due to it being broken (molar) I got lazy in my teen years and early 20's and only brushed once a day, didn't floss or use mouthwash, and up until I moved out at 19, I had a dentist visit and cleaning annually. Now I am starting the new year right and I have been brushing twice or three times a day, 2 minutes each, with mouthwash and trying to floss every day (it is a pain though).
My question/concern is, my gums are VERY sensitive now and feel like I brushed maybe too hard? or they aren't used to me brushing so often? As well my teeth are clean and white but down by the gum line I can't get the plaque off no matter how hard I brush.
What is the best way to take care of my teeth, best products, and what NOT to do?
I use ACT mouthwash and Aquafresh toothpaste with a medium bristle and I have a soft bristle brush
Yeah could you message me on here through email or yahoo messenger? Since you are a dental assistant I would love to run some other questions and concerns by you! Thanks.
Does Iodine really clean teeth?
I have recently been on a dental kick, after having a cavity scare which turned out just to be a tartar stain in the crevice of a molar. (I'm 20 and have never had a cavity)
My mother once worked as a dental assistant, and told me a story the dentist told her. He had said that when he was in school, the students would cheat on cleaning exams using iodine to break up and remove plaque and tartar. Is this true?
I am curious to know whether I can use it as a supplemental treatment with my regular dental exams. If it does work, I am sure my own dentist could not recommend it, as iodine is toxic. So before I go and poison myself for nothing, have any of you heard anything about this?
Questions about Dentist's education, careers, etc.?
1. A dental assistant can make teeth impressions and instruct patients on _____ ?
2. A ___?___ runs a business and supervises staff.
3. A Dental Assistant is usually the one that will ___?____ a patient and prepare them for an examination. (Word begins with a G)
4. Dental Hygienist often instruct patients on methods to improve and maintain their oral health in order to prevent ______ ? (Word begins with T)
5. A dentist and a dental hygienist require a ___?___ preperatory diploma from high school.
6. A dentist ___?___ diseased and injured teeth, gums, and oral tissues.
7. A Dentist, through surgery, can correct facial and dental ___?___ from accidents or birth defects.
If you know any of these, it would be greatly appreciated!
Where can I find wholesale childrens toothbrushes?
I am going to college to become a dental assistant and will be graduating in May, our program requires us to go to two elementary schools and do a presentation, well I am choosing two underprivileged schools, who do not really have to money or resources to seek dental care, I will be speaking to almost 200 1st graders about brushing their teeth and good foods and bad foods, I would really like to provide each kid with a brand new toothbrush. If I cant find any good prices on toothbrushes I might ask to have them donated from a church or something, so any help is appreciated :)
How well does bleaching work to whiten teeth?
My teeth are coffee stained yellowish.The dentisit said that for 220.00 I can get a mold made to fit my teeth and they would give me the bleach to do as many times as I wanted at home. the dental assistant showed me her pearly white teeth and I was impressed. will it work that well for everyone?
HELP!! Explain my Dental Insurance? w/ details?
Ok so I have an dentist appointment of Thursday for a regular check up, I havent been to the dentist in a couple of years (no more than 3) the dentist I use to go to closed or moved - so i'm going to a new dentist on Thurs. I have only asked for them to do a regular check up to see if I need my wisdom teeth extracted (which I will) and to see if I need any other work done (which I do) but right now the main thing is to remove my wisdom teeth.. so I spoke to the dental assistant and she said they will do X-Rays & etc. due to me being a new patient
Anyway just on Thursday according to my employers insurance policy below how much will I be paying that day?? and how much will I pay when I do return to have my wisdom teeth extracted?? what is the deductible fee for? and when do I pay?
I am the only person on my dental insurance and like I said I have only asked for a check up on Thursday so that the dentist can tell me what I need to have done.. and hopefully set up an appointment for next week to have the wisdom teeth get removed...... thanks for your help
Coverage Type:
Type A: Preventive
Cleanings, Oral Exams, Fluoride Applications, X-rays, Bitewing X-rays
Type B: Basic Restorative
Fillings, Extractions, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics, Periodontal Maintenance, Sealants, Space Maintainers, Anesthesia, Emergency Palliative treatment, Injections of antibiotic drugs
Type C: Major Restorative
Consultation, Implantology, Relining and Rebasing, Bridges & dentures, Crowns/Inlays/Onlays, Repairs of dentures, crowns, inlays, and onlays, Prefabricated stainless teel crown.
Type D: Orthodonthia
So the company pays:
In Network:
Type A: 100% of Fee
Type B: 80% of Fee
Type C: 50% of Fee
Type D: 50% of fee
Deductible applies to type B and C services only.
Individual -
Family - 5
Annual Maximum Benefit
Per Person - ,000
Heres an example they gave us:
Your dentist says you need a crown, a Type C Service:
In network doctor Fee: 0.00
Dentist usual fee: 0.00
*please note: this example assumes that you annual deductible has been met.
In Network
The Fee is 0.00
Your plan pays:
(50% x 0 Fee) -0
Total out of pocket cost 0.00
Out of Network:
Dentists usual fee 0.00
Your plan pays
(50% x 0 Fee)
Total out of pocket cost 0.00
I dont know when to pay the deductible or what it is?..
i work in community health and i think that i might have been exposed to the swine flu…?
Ok so i work im a dental assistant for community health and we recently went to go do oral health screenings for pre-schoolers. I have been feeling kinda sick for the last 3 days i have a cough, sore throat, stuffy nose and i am super tired, but i dont have a fever...at least i font think i do. I basically just feel pretty crappy. i was just watching the news and it said that one of the schools that we went to had cases of the swine flu but it didnt say when they happened. Im kinda freaked out because even though we wear a mask the virus is small enough to get through them....Can somebody please put their selves in my place and tell me if i should go to the doctor or if i should just stay home and ride it out.....i kinda dont want to spread it and make anything worse but i also dont want it to get any worse......thanks
Is a dental cleaning supposed to give you whiter teeth?
I just got a dental cleaning done today. I can feel the plaque removed from my teeth, but is it supposed to whiten my teeth? My teeth still look kind of yellow, though I think it's better than before.
The procedure went like this: the dental assistant spent most of the time picking at my teeth. Then she applied a paste that she said was similar to toothpaste, and then gave me a mouthwash that was supposed to be pure flouride.