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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / March 2006Whot Dentist Are Up To These Days ......
. http://money.aol.com/smoney/insurance/healthcanvas3?id=20060320123709990001 . -- Joel34 > .. > http://money.aol.com/smoney/insurance/healthcanvas3?id=20060320123709990001 > > -- > Joel344 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It looks like this article was written by a junior writer who was willing to put anything on paper, regardless of accuracy, to meet his deadline. Checking accuracy probably would have taken him too long. Take the paragraph on continuing education, for example. This unaware, an apparently uncaring author, didn't even bother to learn that the state dental boards DO INDEED "monitor" the content of accredited continuing education courses. Here in California, all dentists have learned to determine whether any given course has passed muster with the state board before committing any time and money. The state is VERY particular that only an approved course can be taken for credit by the dentist. Looking over the other items on this "list," I see that the author didn't bother to confirm or research his other published rumors. What a waste of column space. - dentaldoc I agree. The writer is not well-informed at all! Joel Bill Wrote: > > .. > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > - dentaldo -- Joel34 Ouch -- Su Joel344 Wrote: > I agree. The writer is not well-informed at all > > Joel I agree...Take this for example "This route not only costs more (roughly $400), but it also expose your mouth to more chemicals and heat, which can damage teeth..." from Most over-the-counter products contain hydrogen peroxide and othe bleaching agents; these unstable compounds release oxygen, whic whitens the teeth over time. You'll get much faster results at clinic, where high-intensity light acts as a catalyst when applied t far heavier concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. This route not onl costs more (roughly $400), but it also exposes your mouth to mor chemicals and heat, which can damage teeth. "The safest technique i the one that takes the longest," Moncrieff says *********************** This is bogus. The cost is generally much higher than $400 for i office bleaching.... Su (just kidding around -- Su Actually the Vanna White routine (product) or the Crest White Strips over the counter thinggie should be people's first approach. Me? I can barely be bothered. I see 14 and 16-year olds with HUGE cavities a-brewin' inside their teeth. The fluoride has hardened the shell so they barely know disaster awaits ...... I am trying to figure out how to reduce toothlessness for the year 2030 when these kids are all grown up! JEEEEEZ, you know, dentistry! Not dental cosmetology! Joel Sue Wrote: > I agree...Take this for example: > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > (just kidding around -- Joel34 Joel344 Wrote: > Actually the Vanna White routine (product) or the > Crest White Strips over the counter thinggie [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Joel Increase awareness about enamel fluorosis. Parents can take steps t help to prevent enamel fluorosis in their children. I believe in water fluoridation as this is HELPFUL on a broader scale and not of too much concern for overingestion of fluoride after age ~ -7. But I also believe in using precautions during a child's vulnerabl years (before age 6). Know your water levels and if there may be ris for your children. Know the appopriate ingestion levels for you children at different stages of development Know other sources of fluoride (foods, toothpaste additives, etc.)an then take control... Just some thoughts Su -- Su new post with edits Increase awareness about enamel fluorosis. Parents can take steps t help to prevent enamel fluorosis in their children. I believe in water fluoridation as this is HELPFUL on a broader scale and not of too much concern for overingestion of fluoride after age ~ -7. But I also believe in using precautions during a child's vulnerabl years (before age 6). Know your water levels and if there may be ris for your children. Know the appopriate ingestion levels for you children at different stages of development Know other sources of fluoride (foods, toothpaste additives, etc.)an then take control... Just some thoughts Su -- Su Fluorosis is not a huge health problem ..it may be a teensy cosmetic problem ..... or worse! Our challenge is to rearrange people's brains to focus on decay, and healthy teeth not LOOKS! I mean LQQKS! Joel Sue Wrote: > Increase awareness about enamel fluorosis. Parents can take steps t > help to prevent enamel fluorosis in their children. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Su -- Joel34 > Fluorosis is not a huge health problem ..it may be a > teensy cosmetic problem ..... or worse! [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Joel344's Profile: http://dentalcom.net/forum/member.php?userid=12 > View this thread: http://dentalcom.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4063 JoelY, Depending upon the severity, it may not always be "just" a cosmetic issue. Enamel fluorosis can make teeth more vulnerable to decay. Some dentists may not care to educate parents on how they can circumvent this wih their own childern... because dentists are more than happy to "fix these problems" later... by drilling and filling compromised enamel ... or placing veneers on mottled teeth. Concern with "looks/appearance" seems to be a part of the human condition ... not sure how you can educate people not to be concerned about their appearance. People generally have a strong desire to be accepted by others .... and the "right look" is very important to many. If enamel fluorosed teeth became the rage... many would flock to the drinking fountains in attempt to achieve the "natural" mottled look..... It's weird. > Actually the Vanna White routine (product) or the > Crest White Strips over the counter thinggie > should be people's first approach. You'll WONDER where the YELLOW went, when you brush your teeth with PEPSIdent! You'll WONDER where the YELLOW went, when you brush your teeth with PEPSIdent! Nice jingle. :-) |
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