SO I WAS WONDERING HOW DENTIST CHARGE?
so i got a hole in my upper lateral incisor due to tooth decay and i got plaque build up behind my lower central incisors and i was wondering how would i get charged if i go to the dentist? would i get sent a bill or pay right after the procedure?
Is fluoride poison, or just conspiracy?
http://www.quackwatch.com/03HealthPromotion/fluoride.html This article basically says that fluoride is 'safe' and 'necessary' for tooth decay prevention
This video says fluoride is BAD news.
Which is correct? And why...
Bulimia and dental hygiene: I need help!!?
Okay, I am going to tell you all my full story.
I was bulimic for about 8 months or so. I was normal weight, but I thought I was fat, so I turned to eating disorders. I was anorexic for the beginning few of those months, too. Because I was already small, I only lost about 15 pounds, but I was so proud. But I've been eating better and I haven't been vomiting for about a month and a half now. Yay!!! :) however, I did gain back all of the weight, but I don't really care, because this happened:
I skipped out on dentists appointments for about 2 years before I went to the dentist again about a month ago. At that appointment, he told me that I had 4 cavities! And I had never had a cavity before, so I knew it was because my enamel had softened. He told my mom that the erosion was due to some type of acid (which I know is stomach acid), so he didn't find out about the bulimia. My back molar is also chipped because the enamel softened so much. I have to get root canal and a crown on the chipped tooth, and I have to get all of the cavities filled, all together costing around 00 because of my bulimia. Totally not worth it! Now I'm going to a specialist who is going to give the root canal. Now, here are my questions.
- what do I do if my dentist/specialist asks if I have an eating disorder? I do NOT NOT NOT want to tell either of them, so what could I say that would be another probable cause for the cavities and tooth decay?
- I've been disorder free for a while now, but how long does it take for my body to start recovering and going back to norma,?
please help me with these health questions?!?
1.
Overly active oil glands may cause a condition known as (1 point)
* diabetes.
* dermis.
* acne.
* fatigue.
2.
The subtance that fights tooth decay (1 point)
* enamel
* fluoride
* medicine
* Listerine
3.
Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough substance known as (1 point)
* dermis.
* cuticle.
* petroleum.
* keratin.
4.
The epidermis is the _______ ________ layer of the skin. (1 point)
* thinner, inner
* thicker, inner
* thicker, outer
* thinner, outer
5.
________ is a condition in which faraway objects appear clear while near objects look blurry. (1 point)
* Farsightedness
* Nearsightedness
* Astigmatism
* UV
6.
An astigmatism is a misshaped ______ that causes objects to look blurry. (1 point)
* pupil
* cornea
* iris
* optic nerve
7.
Which of the following causes faraway objects to look blurred, while near objects look normal? (1 point)
* farsightedness
* astigmatism
* glaucoma
* nearsightedness
8.
The name of the opening through which light enters the eye is known as the (1 point)
* cornea.
* retina.
* pupil.
* lens.
9.
Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance? (1 point)
* outer ear
* middle ear
* inner ear
* auricle
10.
The cuticle is a _______ band of skin around the nail. (1 point)
* synthetic
* toxic
* nonliving
* living
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false for questions 11–20.
11.
The store brand of an item is also known as a generic brand. (1 point)
* True
* False
12.
A unit price is your promise of a refund of your money if the produce doesn't work as claimed. (1 point)
* True
* False
13.
Comparison shopping involves comparing different brands of a product. (1 point)
* True
* False
14.
When you develop a tolerance to a medicine, it no longer has the same effect. (1 point)
* True
* False
15.
Taking the proper dosage of a medicine is an example of drug misuse. (1 point)
* True
* False
16.
Antibiotics are medicines that kill or stop the growth of bacteria and other specific germs. (1 point)
* True
* False
17.
When a problem is beyond your doctor's training, he or she might suggest that you see a specialist. (1 point)
* True
* False
18.
Vaccines are organizations that work to help prevent and cure certain diseases. (1 point)
* True
* False
Note: The below question was entered in error. You will receive credit for ANY answer.
19.
Managed care is a program to help people with limited income get health care. (1 point)
* True
* False
20.
An otolaryngologist specializes in eye diseases. (1 point)
* True
* False
Can I use Act for kids?
I went to the dentist yesterday and I was told that i am starting to develop tooth decay(not bad, it can be reversed). She said I had good dental hygeine but i wasn't getting enough fluoride(can't spell it). She told me to start using Act. I was wondering if i could use Act for kids. I would use regular Act but my mom bought me the bubblegum flavored one claiming that it has the same amount of fluoride. Will this help me out, or do i need to get another kind.