Comments for Dental FAQ http://ddssystem.com Thu, 17 May 2012 23:15:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on IS THERE A WEBSITE WHERE I COULD GET A FREE SAMPLE OF TEETH WHITENER? by izzy http://ddssystem.com/1569/is-there-a-website-where-i-could-get-a-free-sample-of-teeth-whitener/#comment-6001 izzy Thu, 17 May 2012 23:15:18 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1569/is-there-a-website-where-i-could-get-a-free-sample-of-teeth-whitener/#comment-6001 An absolutely free DIY job! Drop two or three teaspoons (this may not be exact) of the hydrogen peroxide into the baking soda, making a paste. This sometimes takes a little trial and error. Be sure it is the same consistency as toothpaste. If you wish, you can add a bit of mint flavoring or even a small dollop of toothpaste. There are several offers online type 'free samples of teeth whitener' into your search engine. BUT I will not post links, all I looked at were new and unrated, so whether they were safe or not isn't clear, Two were rated 'poor reputation'. They all seem to require email addresses and personal details. No way, not for sites that might be iffy. Why not call Walmart and ask if they have any offers? An absolutely free DIY job!
Drop two or three teaspoons (this may not be exact) of the hydrogen peroxide into the baking soda, making a paste. This sometimes takes a little trial and error. Be sure it is the same consistency as toothpaste. If you wish, you can add a bit of mint flavoring or even a small dollop of toothpaste.

There are several offers online type ‘free samples of teeth whitener’ into your search engine.
BUT I will not post links, all I looked at were new and unrated, so whether they were safe or not isn’t clear,
Two were rated ‘poor reputation’.
They all seem to require email addresses and personal details. No way, not for sites that might be iffy.
Why not call Walmart and ask if they have any offers?

]]> Comment on HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A BONE GRAFT FROM YOUR HIP TO FORM A BASE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS, TAKE TO HEAL? CAN YO? by Nebula D http://ddssystem.com/1563/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bone-graft-from-your-hip-to-form-a-base-for-dental-implants-take-to-heal-can-yo/#comment-5993 Nebula D Tue, 15 May 2012 05:07:09 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1563/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bone-graft-from-your-hip-to-form-a-base-for-dental-implants-take-to-heal-can-yo/#comment-5993 ONCE AGAIN, ANOTHER UNEDUCATED ANSWER FROM A DENTAL HYGIENIST. I am a dentist. Please disregard the answer from the dental hygienist. Hygienists, as you may know, go to school for two years. They learn a smattering of anatomy, a dash of pharmacology, a splash of microbiology, and the tiniest hint about dental procedures. Ultimately, their job is to clean teeth and gums. Yet here we have a hygienist, who doesn't know squat about bone grafting, telling you that "freez-dried" bone is a suitable substitute for a hip graft. The doctor who has diagnosed your problem and has decided on the hip graft is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. They attend four years of college, four years of dental school, and four to six years of surgery residency after dental school. Hygienists may or may not even have bachelors degrees, and hygiene school is two measely years. I think it's safe to say that the oral surgeon is a thousand times more educated than the hygienist, and for a hygienist to question the clinical judgment of an oral surgeon is like a toddler questioning the manner in which his parents do their taxes. As a dentist, I'd think twice about questioning the clinical judgment of an oral surgeon. There are a variety of bone grafting materials, and each has its purpose. Generally, hip grafts are ASIC grafts: Anterior Superior Iliac Crest grafts. Bone can be harvested elsewhere from the hip, however. Often times, some of the hard cortical bone is harvested along with the softer cancellous bone beneath. The benefits of using real bone, especially when there are hard cortical pieces, are very clear. Obviously, the hygienist doesn't have a stinking clue what they are....as expected. Often times, when increased height of the jaw bone is desired, a hard piece of real bone grafted to the mandible is preferable as it is less likely to erode away resorb. Furthermore, by using real bone, you are getting the benefit of all the existing cells found within bone (osteoblasts, osteoclasts, osteoprogenitor cells, platelets and its PDGF, etc.), and bone growth (i.e. success of the graft) is more predictable and pronounced. Freeze-dried bone works fine in many cases, but the problem with it is that it is very granular and can move easily. If you're trying to add vertical height to the alveolar bone in your jaw, it's not a very good material. Furthermore, freeze-dried bone serves as a framework upon which bone will grow, not as an actual bone replacement. Your body must grow bone into it. It's a very different process than using actual live bone. As far as walking goes, yes, you should be able to walk. In fact, they generally want you up and walking the following day after the surgery. If you can't, they do what they can to make it so you can. One of the risks of the graft (other than the standard risk of infection, hematoma, scarring, etc.) is damage to the lateral femoral nerve, which supplies sensation to the side of your thigh, resulting in anesthesia or paresthesia. Good luck. I've taken part in this type of surgery before, and have managed the post-operative care for these patients. They generally do quite well. ONCE AGAIN, ANOTHER UNEDUCATED ANSWER FROM A DENTAL HYGIENIST.

I am a dentist.

Please disregard the answer from the dental hygienist. Hygienists, as you may know, go to school for two years. They learn a smattering of anatomy, a dash of pharmacology, a splash of microbiology, and the tiniest hint about dental procedures. Ultimately, their job is to clean teeth and gums. Yet here we have a hygienist, who doesn’t know squat about bone grafting, telling you that “freez-dried” bone is a suitable substitute for a hip graft.

The doctor who has diagnosed your problem and has decided on the hip graft is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. They attend four years of college, four years of dental school, and four to six years of surgery residency after dental school. Hygienists may or may not even have bachelors degrees, and hygiene school is two measely years. I think it’s safe to say that the oral surgeon is a thousand times more educated than the hygienist, and for a hygienist to question the clinical judgment of an oral surgeon is like a toddler questioning the manner in which his parents do their taxes. As a dentist, I’d think twice about questioning the clinical judgment of an oral surgeon.

There are a variety of bone grafting materials, and each has its purpose. Generally, hip grafts are ASIC grafts: Anterior Superior Iliac Crest grafts. Bone can be harvested elsewhere from the hip, however. Often times, some of the hard cortical bone is harvested along with the softer cancellous bone beneath. The benefits of using real bone, especially when there are hard cortical pieces, are very clear. Obviously, the hygienist doesn’t have a stinking clue what they are….as expected.

Often times, when increased height of the jaw bone is desired, a hard piece of real bone grafted to the mandible is preferable as it is less likely to erode away resorb. Furthermore, by using real bone, you are getting the benefit of all the existing cells found within bone (osteoblasts, osteoclasts, osteoprogenitor cells, platelets and its PDGF, etc.), and bone growth (i.e. success of the graft) is more predictable and pronounced.

Freeze-dried bone works fine in many cases, but the problem with it is that it is very granular and can move easily. If you’re trying to add vertical height to the alveolar bone in your jaw, it’s not a very good material. Furthermore, freeze-dried bone serves as a framework upon which bone will grow, not as an actual bone replacement. Your body must grow bone into it. It’s a very different process than using actual live bone.

As far as walking goes, yes, you should be able to walk. In fact, they generally want you up and walking the following day after the surgery. If you can’t, they do what they can to make it so you can.

One of the risks of the graft (other than the standard risk of infection, hematoma, scarring, etc.) is damage to the lateral femoral nerve, which supplies sensation to the side of your thigh, resulting in anesthesia or paresthesia.

Good luck. I’ve taken part in this type of surgery before, and have managed the post-operative care for these patients. They generally do quite well.

]]> Comment on WHAT IS THE GENERAL COST OF DENTAL IMPLANTS TO REPLACE UPPER DENTURES? by mclill http://ddssystem.com/1561/what-is-the-general-cost-of-dental-implants-to-replace-upper-dentures/#comment-5986 mclill Mon, 14 May 2012 01:18:59 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1561/what-is-the-general-cost-of-dental-implants-to-replace-upper-dentures/#comment-5986 Well, non-insured price is $ 30,000.00 for full mouth in LAS VEGAS, NV ... SO VERY, VERY expensive unless you have some fantastic insurance... Well, non-insured price is $ 30,000.00 for full mouth in LAS VEGAS, NV … SO VERY, VERY expensive unless you have some fantastic insurance…

]]> Comment on WHAT IS A GOOD INEXPENSIVE TOOTH WHITENING PRODUCT THAT WORKS? by cetaphin http://ddssystem.com/1560/what-is-a-good-inexpensive-tooth-whitening-product-that-works/#comment-5982 cetaphin Sun, 13 May 2012 10:59:36 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1560/what-is-a-good-inexpensive-tooth-whitening-product-that-works/#comment-5982 I don’t have time for dental visits so I have found that home tooth whitening kits with custom trays work best for me. It is cheaper than paying my dentist for his time and service, and it works. Besides, the same whitening agent is used by dentists and at-home tooth whitening kits. Find out more at http://toothbleaching.novawhite.com/. I don’t have time for dental visits so I have found that home tooth whitening kits with custom trays work best for me. It is cheaper than paying my dentist for his time and service, and it works. Besides, the same whitening agent is used by dentists and at-home tooth whitening kits. Find out more at http://toothbleaching.novawhite.com/.

]]> Comment on WHAT IS A GOOD INEXPENSIVE TOOTH WHITENING PRODUCT THAT WORKS? by Pam http://ddssystem.com/1560/what-is-a-good-inexpensive-tooth-whitening-product-that-works/#comment-5981 Pam Sun, 13 May 2012 10:04:22 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1560/what-is-a-good-inexpensive-tooth-whitening-product-that-works/#comment-5981 Crest Whitestrips is good. It isn't form-fitting like the custom trays that are made in the dentist's office but they do work. You use them twice a day for 30 minutes each time. There are some other products that are similar that have recently come out. I think Aquafresh has one that is a tray...but still not form fitted. The 2 things that you have to watch out for is sensitivity and burns from the whitening gel. Crest Whitestrips is good. It isn’t form-fitting like the custom trays that are made in the dentist’s office but they do work. You use them twice a day for 30 minutes each time. There are some other products that are similar that have recently come out. I think Aquafresh has one that is a tray…but still not form fitted. The 2 things that you have to watch out for is sensitivity and burns from the whitening gel.

]]> Comment on WHAT IS A GOOD INEXPENSIVE TOOTH WHITENING PRODUCT THAT WORKS? by JackieG http://ddssystem.com/1560/what-is-a-good-inexpensive-tooth-whitening-product-that-works/#comment-5980 JackieG Sun, 13 May 2012 09:32:37 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1560/what-is-a-good-inexpensive-tooth-whitening-product-that-works/#comment-5980 Hydrogen Peroxide,use anything else other then toothpaste your waisting your money. Hydrogen Peroxide,use anything else other then toothpaste your waisting your money.

]]> Comment on WHERE I CAN GET THE BEST AT HOME TEETH WHITENING? by JulieD http://ddssystem.com/1556/where-i-can-get-the-best-at-home-teeth-whitening/#comment-5967 JulieD Fri, 11 May 2012 13:23:37 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1556/where-i-can-get-the-best-at-home-teeth-whitening/#comment-5967 I have tried a number of home whitening kits and prefer Listerine Whitening Strips. You can buy them cheap on eBay at http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574634183&toolid=10001&campid=5335994191&customid=&icep_uq=Listerine+whitening&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg I have tried a number of home whitening kits and prefer Listerine Whitening Strips. You can buy them cheap on eBay at
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574634183&toolid=10001&campid=5335994191&customid=&icep_uq=Listerine+whitening&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

]]> Comment on WHERE I CAN GET THE BEST AT HOME TEETH WHITENING? by mibale http://ddssystem.com/1556/where-i-can-get-the-best-at-home-teeth-whitening/#comment-5966 mibale Fri, 11 May 2012 13:19:10 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1556/where-i-can-get-the-best-at-home-teeth-whitening/#comment-5966 Teeth Whitening Home Remedies There are said to be many "home remedies" for teeth whitening. In this article we explain each teeth whitening home remedy and its effect on teeth. Some may help, but most home remedies will damage your teeth. Whitening Teeth with Lemon Juice Procedure: Brushing teeth with lemon juice Lemon juice is an acid and can harm your teeth. You may end up with a LOT of cavities and irreparably damaged tooth enamel. The reason that lemon juice "works" is that it causes the teeth to lose calcium (which gives teeth some of their off-white color). Calcium is a major component of healthy teeth, and once it is lost, your teeth become very susceptible to decay. DO NOT use lemon juice for whitening. Whitening Teeth with Wood Ash Procedure: Brushing teeth using wood ash (i.e. from your fireplace) The reason wood ash whitens your teeth is because it contains potassium hydroxide (aka lye). However, only hard wood ash contains significant concentrations of potassium hydroxide. Soft wood ash does not. Before lye was available commercially, soap was made by leeching the potassium hydroxide from hard wood ash and then combining it with tallow (rendered animal fat). You may want to exercise caution when using hard wood ash too often as a tooth whitening agent. The harshness of the potassium hydroxide could significantly damage your teeth over time. Whitening Teeth with Strawberries Procedure: Brushing teeth using mashed strawberries It is not advisable to brush your teeth with strawberries. The sugar and acid in the strawberry will harm your teeth more than it will help if you don't immediately brush your teeth with regular toothpaste. If you choose to brush with strawberries, be sure to brush your teeth immediately afterwards with fluoride toothpaste, and also to floss. Whitening Teeth with Baking Soda Procedure: Using Baking Soda with toothpaste while brushing Baking Soda won't bleach your teeth, but it will help get plaque off and make them shine. Be warned that Baking Soda is an abrasive and if you use it too much, the enamel on your teeth can get damaged. http://www.teethwhiteningreviews.com/art… Teeth Whitening Home Remedies

There are said to be many “home remedies” for teeth whitening. In this article we explain each teeth whitening home remedy and its effect on teeth. Some may help, but most home remedies will damage your teeth.

Whitening Teeth with Lemon Juice

Procedure: Brushing teeth with lemon juice

Lemon juice is an acid and can harm your teeth. You may end up with a LOT of cavities and irreparably damaged tooth enamel. The reason that lemon juice “works” is that it causes the teeth to lose calcium (which gives teeth some of their off-white color). Calcium is a major component of healthy teeth, and once it is lost, your teeth become very susceptible to decay. DO NOT use lemon juice for whitening.

Whitening Teeth with Wood Ash

Procedure: Brushing teeth using wood ash (i.e. from your fireplace)

The reason wood ash whitens your teeth is because it contains potassium hydroxide (aka lye). However, only hard wood ash contains significant concentrations of potassium hydroxide. Soft wood ash does not. Before lye was available commercially, soap was made by leeching the potassium hydroxide from hard wood ash and then combining it with tallow (rendered animal fat). You may want to exercise caution when using hard wood ash too often as a tooth whitening agent. The harshness of the potassium hydroxide could significantly damage your teeth over time.

Whitening Teeth with Strawberries

Procedure: Brushing teeth using mashed strawberries

It is not advisable to brush your teeth with strawberries. The sugar and acid in the strawberry will harm your teeth more than it will help if you don’t immediately brush your teeth with regular toothpaste. If you choose to brush with strawberries, be sure to brush your teeth immediately afterwards with fluoride toothpaste, and also to floss.

Whitening Teeth with Baking Soda

Procedure: Using Baking Soda with toothpaste while brushing

Baking Soda won’t bleach your teeth, but it will help get plaque off and make them shine. Be warned that Baking Soda is an abrasive and if you use it too much, the enamel on your teeth can get damaged.

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]]> Comment on WHERE I CAN GET THE BEST AT HOME TEETH WHITENING? by AKA_SH N http://ddssystem.com/1556/where-i-can-get-the-best-at-home-teeth-whitening/#comment-5965 AKA_SH N Fri, 11 May 2012 13:07:57 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1556/where-i-can-get-the-best-at-home-teeth-whitening/#comment-5965 the most effective and the easiest home tooth whitening method is to use a soap bar. It is preferable that your bar contains glycerol. You can apply it to tooth brush and add half of a teaspoon of baking soda with a sprinkle of salt. I personally did this once-twice a week at most 3 times a week. You should not do this regiment for more than two weeks at a time and never back to back months. It may degrade the enamel. Your teeth will become brighter when you destroy or clean the dirty coat; this is what baking soda and dentist teeth cleaning method does. the most effective and the easiest home tooth whitening method is to use a soap bar. It is preferable that your bar contains glycerol. You can apply it to tooth brush and add half of a teaspoon of baking soda with a sprinkle of salt.

I personally did this once-twice a week at most 3 times a week. You should not do this regiment for more than two weeks at a time and never back to back months. It may degrade the enamel.

Your teeth will become brighter when you destroy or clean the dirty coat; this is what baking soda and dentist teeth cleaning method does.

]]> Comment on Q&A: WHICH TEETH WHITENER MADE YOUR TEETH THE WHITEST? by Dr. James http://ddssystem.com/1551/qa-which-teeth-whitener-made-your-teeth-the-whitest/#comment-5941 Dr. James Tue, 08 May 2012 19:00:32 +0000 http://ddssystem.com/1551/qa-which-teeth-whitener-made-your-teeth-the-whitest/#comment-5941 Lot of people do face problems with yellow teeth. The reason for yellow teeth can be less calcium, smoking or coffee. Some people face problems like yellow to faint yellow teeth also because of too much brushing or using products which harm teeth. While baking soda or peroxide can make your teeth white but it is not recommended. Dentists world over do not recommend use of such pure form substances on teeth as they harm your teeth in longer run. Not all whitening trays are good, in fact many people have complained about irritation and pain with trays. Lot of people want white teeth so that they can smile big and don't get embarrassed while talking to friends and colleagues. Such people can use teeth whitening pens which are 100% safe for your teeth. The best thing about these products is that you can easily get FREE trial to have white teeth. You may order your free trials and have white teeth. You just have to pay for the shipping and handling. Its always better to try before you buy and I am sure it will work for everyone including you. You can get Free samples online by searching....Here is the link http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0oGkyMdUjJLZ3AAsb1XNyoA?p=freeteethwhiteningsamples.com&fr2=sb-top&fr=sfp&sao=1 Lot of people do face problems with yellow teeth. The reason for yellow teeth can be less calcium, smoking or coffee. Some people face problems like yellow to faint yellow teeth also because of too much brushing or using products which harm teeth. While baking soda or peroxide can make your teeth white but it is not recommended. Dentists world over do not recommend use of such pure form substances on teeth as they harm your teeth in longer run.

Not all whitening trays are good, in fact many people have complained about irritation and pain with trays. Lot of people want white teeth so that they can smile big and don’t get embarrassed while talking to friends and colleagues. Such people can use teeth whitening pens which are 100% safe for your teeth. The best thing about these products is that you can easily get FREE trial to have white teeth. You may order your free trials and have white teeth. You just have to pay for the shipping and handling. Its always better to try before you buy and I am sure it will work for everyone including you.

You can get Free samples online by searching….Here is the link http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0oGkyMdUjJLZ3AAsb1XNyoA?p=freeteethwhiteningsamples.com&fr2=sb-top&fr=sfp&sao=1

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