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Tuesday, 01 April 2008 11:30 |
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Mercury is a large component of dental fillings, but it is not believed to pose immediate health risks in that form.When exposed to sulfate-reducing bacteria, however, mercury undergoes a chemical change and becomes methylated, making it a potent, ingestible neurotoxin.While the major source of neurotoxic mercury comes from coal-fired electric power plants, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and at Urbana-Champaign say mercury entering drain water from dental clinics and offices is also a source.
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Monday, 31 March 2008 20:48 |
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As many as 30% of children are afraid of the dentist and in many cases the fear has been unknowingly passed on from their parents, say the Irish Dental Association (IDA). The representative association of over 1,500 Irish dentists revealed that anecdotal evidence from its members suggests that 20% - 30% of children suffer some level of fear or anxiety associated with going to the dentist, with 1 in 10 children suffering from extreme levels of dental anxiety. The IDA has advised parents to take steps to ensure that their children do not suffer from dental anxiety.
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Tuesday, 25 March 2008 11:00 |
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Before the needle touched him, his four-year-old patient started crying about getting a shot. So, David E. Thome, D.D.S., knew he had to act quickly. "We use sleepy juice here," he said. "It will put your tooth to sleep so it won't feel anything at all." He then applied a topical anesthetic and challenged the boy to find his belly button with his hands. Being careful not to let him see the syringe again, Dr. Thome quickly administered the shot.
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Monday, 31 March 2008 11:44 |
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Sedation is the act of reduction of anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement by administration of a sedative agent or drug and has proven to be an effective way to reduce dental anxiety.Dental patients with dental anxiety have a wide range of sedation dentistry options, reveals a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Though some dentists provide no dental sedation options, most offer services such as nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, or full anesthesia.
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Monday, 24 March 2008 15:47 |
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People who live with diabetes on a daily basis are usually instructed to eat right, maintain regular physical activity, and if necessary, take medication. What many may not know is that these medications that help control healthy insulin levels may lead to unexpected events at the dentist's office.
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