Thursday, March 17, 2011
Importance Of Your Medical History
Your medical history has a lot to do with the method and type of treatment you will receive from your dentist. For example, if you are taking a medication that affects blood clotting time, your dentist should be aware. This may cause hemorrhaging problems with certain procedures.
If you have high blood pressure, you should certainly inform your dentist. Certain anesthetics and medications should be used in preference to others. If you have some form of heart condition, the dentist may change his method of working with you. If you have a pacemaker, have had bypass surgery or a stint, this too may change treatment. If you are pregnant, diabetic or allergic to certain medications - your dentist must know these things.
It's for your own benefit!
If you have high blood pressure, you should certainly inform your dentist. Certain anesthetics and medications should be used in preference to others. If you have some form of heart condition, the dentist may change his method of working with you. If you have a pacemaker, have had bypass surgery or a stint, this too may change treatment. If you are pregnant, diabetic or allergic to certain medications - your dentist must know these things.
It's for your own benefit!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Truth About Dentures
Do you think that dentures are the ultimate "fix all?" No more dental visits, cleanings or toothaches. Think again. Nothing works as well as your natural teeth (the way nature intended). Dentures have their own set of issues. Most people adjust, and can live comfortably with a denture. One of the most vexing problems of a new denture is gagging. This foreign object causes an increased flow of saliva, which may cause a person to gag. A lozenge sucked continuously for the few days will increase swallowing and help get rid of the excess saliva. Within a few days, the body gradually adjusts to the new denture.
The upper denture is held in place by adhesion and cohesion (suction). The denture must extend slightly onto the soft palate. Unfortunately, some patients have difficulty adjusting to the back of the denture. They gag, feel uncomfortable and often plead with the dentist to shorten the denture. If he shortens the denture, the seal is lost and the denture will no longer fit properly. Again, lozenges are useful, but it is up to the denture wearer to adjust to the new environment. It might help to know that the full upper denture is almost always successful. But you must give your body a few days to get used to it.
The upper denture is held in place by adhesion and cohesion (suction). The denture must extend slightly onto the soft palate. Unfortunately, some patients have difficulty adjusting to the back of the denture. They gag, feel uncomfortable and often plead with the dentist to shorten the denture. If he shortens the denture, the seal is lost and the denture will no longer fit properly. Again, lozenges are useful, but it is up to the denture wearer to adjust to the new environment. It might help to know that the full upper denture is almost always successful. But you must give your body a few days to get used to it.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
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