Dos And Don'ts Of Recovering After Tooth Extraction

Whether you've just had a tooth extracted or will have one extracted in the near future, it's important that you know how to properly care for the wound in the hours and days after the procedure. Otherwise, you could end up facing a nasty bacterial infection, excessive bleeding, or other issues. By being aware of both what to do and what not to do, however, you should be in great shape and mostly recovered within the first week. [Read More]

Two Challenges Associated With Dental Implants For Seniors

It's a given that you can get, and benefit from, dental implants at any age. However, it is also true that old people face unique health challenges that younger people may not have. Here are two of these challenges, and how they may impact the success of your oral health: Low Bone Density The quality (height, width and density) of the bone is one of the essential factors that determine whether an implant succeeds or fails. [Read More]

Three Good Reasons To Stick With Your Sleep Apnea Treatment

Most patients are pretty good about adhering to their sleep apnea treatment after they're first diagnosed. You've probably been suffering from poor sleep for a while, and when you first start using the medication or oral breathing devices prescribed to you, you feel so much better. After a few months of treatment, however, you get used to feeling good again and may forget the importance of sticking with your sleep apnea treatment regimen. [Read More]

Want A Job That Combines Science And Art? Check Out The Dental Technician Career Path

Sometimes the title "dental technician" is used interchangeably with "hygienist," but they are very different professions. While hygienists work in the dental office and clean teeth, a dental technician (also known as a dental prosthetist or ceramist) works in a laboratory and restorative appliances, such as false teeth, and orthodontic appliances. If you are investigating schooling and have a penchant for both science and art, this job may be a perfect fit. [Read More]