thedentist1

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by thedentist1 7y ago
A software analogy would be: if a client asks for a simple website with a shopping cart and a newsletter, and you ask 10 programmers, you're almost guaranteed to get 10 different platforms (different CMS, different language like PHP vs
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by thedentist1 7y ago
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-treat-periodontitis-... https://nutritionfacts.org/video/best-food-for-periodontal-d... https://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-di
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by thedentist1 7y ago
It's a cool idea and I'm pretty sure it will be more common in the future, but right now almost nobody uses it for a couple of reasons: 1- You actually need a CAT scan of the tooth you want to replace beforehand..sometimes it&#x27
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by thedentist1 7y ago
As for toothpaste, what you do is ok, the only risk you run is to overdose on systemic fluoride, which sometimes causes diarrhoea. An alternative is to rinse with a mouthwash and not rinsing with water afterwards
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by thedentist1 7y ago
Cavities are caused by sugars (and sugars only), so in theory, if you just eat green vegetables and meat, you shouldn't get any cavities. Veggies contain fibers and the consensus is that they exert a light brushing action on teeth (thi
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by thedentist1 7y ago
What I meant with that "common sense" sentence was basically this: - It's irrelevant to know if flossing "improves" overall health...what is relevant is that it will not worsen it, and you are removing rotting s
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by thedentist1 7y ago
TBH I have never had a patient on which anesthesia didn't work...the only case that's fairly common is if you have an acute infection on that tooth, in which case the effectiveness of anesthesia is greatly reduced Lower molars rec
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by thedentist1 7y ago
1. the powered ones do more "swipes" per minute, so in general they tend to be more effective. If you're good with a manual brush, you will most likely get the same results 2. enamel is far too strong to be abraded by the bru
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by thedentist1 7y ago
Also, regarding the guy that doesn't trust dentists that posted below...consider this - You had a very good dentist for several years that never suggested you do unnecessary procedures This dentist had the balls to drop out of network,
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by thedentist1 7y ago
Dentist here, AMA By the way: - there is scientific evidence in dentistry just like any other branch in medicine - there are good and bad dentists just like in any other profession - the good ones tend to be very scientific and evidence-b
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by thedentist1 7y ago
Dentist here, 35yo, ask me anything.