Monthly Archives: March 2013

The inevitable part for us-oral health!

What a cool spring in 2013, the sunshine outside is comfortable for us to enjoy the whole day! I believe that most of us have a special feeling for this season! It made me think of the spring outing! It seems that I did not have such wonderful acativity after graduation! Those days were unforgettable! We are always busy working for our future, is it really the era of money talks?

Last week I paid a visit to my friend at hospital, she suffered the operation, I mean the oral health! You know, oral health now gets more and more important! If we don’t develop a good habbit into this, we will get the pain for a long time! Meanwhile, what I want to say is the opsigenes, somebody tell me that Paracetamol for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth!

Paracetamol has been commonly used for the relief of postoperative pain following oral surgery. In this review we investigated the optimal dose of paracetamol and the optimal time for drug administration to provide pain relief, taking into account the side effects of different doses of the drug. This will inform dentists and their patients of the best strategy for pain relief after the surgical removal of wisdom teeth. To assess the beneficial and harmful effects of paracetamol for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth, compared to placebo, at different doses and administered postoperatively.

The result like this: Twenty-one trials met the inclusion criteria. A total of 2048 patients were initially enrolled in the trials (1148 received paracetamol, and 892 the placebo) and of these 1968 (96%) were included in the meta-analysis (1133 received paracetamol, and 835 the placebo). Paracetamol provided a statistically significant benefit when compared with placebo for pain relief and pain intensity at both 4 and 6 hours. Most studies were found to have moderate risk of bias, with poorly reported allocation concealment being the main problem. Risk ratio values for pain relief at 4 hours 2.85 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.89 to 4.29), and at 6 hours 3.32 (95% CI 1.88 to 5.87). A statistically significant benefit was also found between up to 1000 mg and 1000 mg doses, the higher the dose giving greater benefit for each measure at both time points. There was no statistically significant difference between the number of patients who reported adverse events, overall this being 19% in the paracetamol group and 16% in the placebo group.

Finally we got the conclusion: Paracetamol is a safe, effective drug for the treatment of postoperative pain following the surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth. From the introduction above, it’s persuasive for all of us that who care about the wisdom teeth! In my eyes, most of us would experience that one day! Then knowing more details about oral health is essential! It’s the inevitable part for us!

When talked about the latest dental news!

Before I open this conversation about the latest dental news, I would like to share something refers to our life with you all here! The country developed well with time went by, people get accoustomed to the pressure from the life, such as the marriage, carrar, study and so on! Well, we can say that we all want to have a nice and wonderful life in 21st century, right?

 

However, when we have a nice life, we are busy with different triffles and promotions! We forgot to care about our health, for example, teeth problems. In fact, we should have a physical examination every year! We ought to be resonsible for ourselves! Then in my eyes, know more information about the teeth is necessary, because it belongs to our body, what a silly conversation!

 

Well, let’s get back to the topic today, the latest dental news and the dental equipment. A common test used to determine mercury exposure from dental amalgam fillings may significantly overestimate the amount of the toxic metal released from fillings, according to University of Michigan researchers. Scientists agree that dental amalgam fillings slowly release mercury vapor into the mouth. But both the amount of mercury released and the question of whether this exposure presents a significant health risk remain controversial.

Public health studies often make the assumption that mercury in urine (which is composed mostly of inorganic mercury) can be used to estimate exposure to mercury vapor from amalgam fillings. These same studies often use mercury in hair (which is composed mostly of organic mercury) to estimate exposure to organic mercury from a person’s diet.

 

I am not sure whether this infoamtion is the truth or not, I just know everything has two sides, the advantage and disadvantage! While it’s better to know every details! Here: “These results challenge the common assumption that mercury in urine is entirely derived from inhaled mercury vapor,” said Laura Sherman, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and lead author of a paper in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. A final version of the paper has been published online. Since these scientisets began to discuss, which means that these pronlems worth our attention!

 

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Waco Dentist Explains the Role of Dental Hygienists

Waco Dentist Explains the Role of Dental Hygienists

Our dentists and staff work hard to provide optimum care for our patients. The efforts of our Waco dentist office don’t start when the day begins, though. For years prior to working with patients in a dental practice, our team members earned necessary degrees and certifications to serve you well. Let’s explore what, exactly, a dental hygienist does. In this article, Waco dentist Dr. Corbet Locke explains what you should expect to see when you encounter our hygienists during your next appointment.
Duties of Dental Hygienists

In an office like Dr. Locke’s, where patients receive preventive, cosmetic, and implant dentistry care, you might wonder who will do what during your visit. Dental hygienists may handle patient documents and take dental x-rays. You might also meet hygienists when learning about caring for teeth before you leave the dentist office. In addition to providing patient education, you will typically find hygienists conducting dental cleanings and treating gum disease. After examining teeth and gums, the hygienist assesses the state of your mouth and determines what type of cleaning you need. In the absence of gum disease, a regular cleaning takes just under an hour. Should the hygienist not a gum pocket depth greater than .3mm, a deep cleaning may be recommended. Gum disease is a chronic condition that must be addressed by a professional. A deep cleaning is a first step.
Periodontal Therapy

When gum disease develops, as it does in nearly 80% of the US population, bacteria from plaque buildup and food particles stuck between teeth irritate and weaken gums. Eventually, infection causes gums separate from teeth, and periodontal pockets form. Plaque and bacteria settle into these areas, and bacteria breed rapidly, worsening gum infection. Hygienists provide deep cleanings to stop gum disease from advancing further. If you visit your dentist for gum disease treatment, you may experience root planing and scaling, during which a hygienist cleans teeth down to their roots. After clearing periodontal pockets of excessive bacteria and plaque, gums should heal as the process of gum disease reverses.