The Hidden Back-to-School Struggle Back-to-school season feels like a fresh start, doesn’t it? The backpacks are zipped. The lunchboxes are packed. The house is a little quieter. For a moment, it feels like you can finally breathe. But if you’re like many parents I...
Addressing Anxiety and Fear in the Dental Office: A Guide for Parents and Professionals Dental anxiety is a real and significant issue that affects both children and adults. It’s not just about discomfort during a procedure; it's about the emotional and...
A Brief History of Braces Before the Agricultural revolution Human Jaws Were a Perfect Fit for Human Teeth The emergence of agriculture initiated major changes to the jaw structure of ancient humans, leading to the dental problems we are experiencing today. Our...
Cold sore vs. canker sore and Common treatments I get both of them on a monthly basis, so I know a lot about this subject from my own personal experience. Read till the end, and I will share remedies that have worked for my family and me to alleviate pain and help...
Oral myofunctional therapy (OMT) treat the oral structures of the mouth (lips, tongue, jaw, cheeks, and palate) and their impact on swallowing skills and oral rest posture. OMT is based on the neuromuscular re-education or re-training of the oral and facial muscles...
Popular Dental Words and Definitions Abscess A collection of pus. Usually forms because of infection. Abrasion Wear and tear on the teeth Abutment A tooth or tooth structure which is responsible for the anchorage of a bridge or a denture. Acid Etching The process...
Hands Only CPR What is it? Hands-Only CPR is chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use when you see an person suddenly collapse in the “out-of-hospital” setting (like at home, at work, in a park). When performed by a bystander...
Prophy Jet Air Polishing Technique What is Air Polishing? Air polishing is another important tool in our armamentarium. It also helps minimize hand, wrist, neck and eye fatigue like a cavitron tip, by helping to remove stain quicker than scaling and polishing...
Getting X-rays on Gaggers Patients that have a sensitive gag reflex are very common in the dental office. This can be very challenging when you are trying to perform dental procedures. What causes gagging? Gagging can be due to psychological factors, or...
Techniques for Sharpening Instruments Why sharpen? Sharp instruments are essential to effective and efficient patient care. They increase tactile sensitivity, lessen the pressure needed to scale, and reduce the chances of burnishing calculus deposits. The...
