Re: Economical method for preventing gum disease? Any ideas?

From: Anth (spam_at_spam.com)
Date: 12/01/04 

Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 07:55:53 -0000

Baking soda is very good for whitening your teeth, although I wouldn't use
it all the time.
Anth

"William_Noyes" <notarealaddress@fictional.org> wrote in message
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> If you want to prevent gum disease, I suggest community college
> ..........oh alright ...I mean have a student of dental hygeine clean
> your teeth rather than the dentists handmaid:-) The trainee will
> cost less.
>
>
> Floss, pressure water cleaners like Water Pik, coQ-10. flavonoids,
> magnesium,
> vitamin C. Don't use baking soda, it seems to make matters worse.
>
> "Joel M. Eichen" <joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:jjqoq0pvkatl5ki8gqfikfang0b4quo6b9@4ax.com...
>> THANKS, Sue!
>>
>> Good topic!
>>
>> This always depends on whom you ask. If there is bone loss and serious
>> comrpomise of supporting structures, I believe a periodontist, that is
>> a dentist with specialized training is the MAIN MAN. Or there are
>> plenty of dentists who are similarly skilled.
>>
>> Now if the entire treatment consists of shipping you off to room three
>> where the dental hygienist (two years schooling, generally a community
>> college or trade school environment) is in charge of therapy, then I
>> say no!
>>
>> Gum disease begins with inflammed gums (gingivitis).
>>
>> As you know, -itis means INFLAMMED. So the little chick can certainly
>> handle that. Home care is likewise important.
>>
>> Once its in the bone, then more aggressive treatment is necessary so
>> it requires more thought.
>>
>> Joel
>>
>> FOUND AT:
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>> http://www.dentalcom.net/forum/newr...oquote=1&p=2133
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>> ALL ARE WELCOME, or post questions here.
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>> Do it before my next semester in Chiropractic School ,,,,, JOKING of
>> course, I do not LIKE-E-E-E those guys!
>>
>> So is a DH and a PT the same? No way.
>>
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>> #1 Yesterday, 06:20 PM
>> Sue
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>> Peridontal Therapist
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>> Is a "peridontal therapist" the same as a dental hygienist?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sue
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>> Description
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>> Dental hygienists treat gum diseases and help people to maintain good
>> oral and general health by educating them about how to prevent oral
>> disease through care of their teeth and gums.
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>> Alternative Titles
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>> Periodontal Therapist
>> Oral Therapist
>> Oral Hygienist
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>> Tasks and Duties
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>> Dental hygienists work under the supervision of a dentist or
>> periodontist in a practice, clinic or health care organisation. They
>> may do some or all of the following:
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>> assess patients that are referred to them by dentists and
>> periodontists
>> record the patient's medical history
>> examine the mouth, teeth, gums and jaws
>> take and process x-rays, if they hold a certificate from the Medical
>> Radiation Technologist Board
>> test saliva for signs of gum disease and any other oral problems
>> recognise and treat gum diseases, which involves removing hard and
>> soft deposits (smoothing, overhang removal, polishing)
>> develop a care plan for their patients
>> educate patients on the condition of their mouths and options for
>> improving and maintaining their oral health for a lifetime
>> may run education programmes on dental hygiene through schools
>> provide preventive services for caries (tooth decay)
>> make mouthguards for sport and/or stents (a small plastic tray, held
>> over teeth to hold in bleach) for home bleaching
>> maintain orthodontic appliances for patients
>> point out to patients any teeth that could benefit from treatment by a
>> dentist
>> teach and/or carry out research.
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