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1. Fiction

   All whitening products are the same.

   Fact
   Products vary tremendously. The most important differences are the way in which the product is applied to the tooth, specific ingredients, and nature of the whitening gel. They also vary widely in strength, effectiveness, and pH (acidity) of the whitening gel.

2. Fiction
   Whitening toothpastes are effective at whitening teeth.Fact
   Brushing your teeth is very important for your dental health and general hygiene! However, it is simply not possible for any active whitening ingredients in toothpastes to be held in contact with the teeth long enough to be very effective. The natural flow of saliva in the mouth washes away these ingredients before they have time to work. Furthermore, whitening toothpastes are generally formulated at very weak concentrations.
3. Fiction
   Whitening Strips are the best way to whiten teeth.Fact
   Due to the unique contours and curvature of each tooth, whitening strips can only contact a small portion of the tooth surface. These strips poorly contact depressions on the tooth surface and rarely are able to reach the areas between teeth. For a visual reference, think of a Band-Aid spanning the surface of all 5 fingers… The spaces between your fingers get no contact.
   Furthermore, they are marketed as ‘one-size-fits-all’, but unfortunately, ones size certainly does not fit all. Because the whitening ingredients can only contact small areas of the teeth, they can not uniformly bleach the entire tooth. The result is uneven whitening referred to as ‘striping’. Striping is most evident in the areas between teeth and can actually be quite embarrassing.

1. Fiction
   The Paint-On products are quicker and easier.
   Fact
   The paint on products do not last long in the mouth and they do not look natural. Any whitening ingredients are very quickly washed away by saliva, just like the whitening toothpastes. These paint on products are very weakly concentrated as well. They must be weak to avoid soft tissue irritation when you close your mouth and your teeth contact the inside of lips. Conversely, some paint on procedures do not attempt to remove the stains at all. As the name implies, they paint on a white colored substance. This would be similar to applying White-Out to your teeth, it doesn’t last long nor does it look natural.
2. Fiction
   Over-the-counter whitening products with pulsing lights are ‘high tech’ and activate the tooth whitening gel to optimize the whitening process.
   Fact
   The tooth whitening products with bright flashing lights (often in the check-out lines of supermarkets and pharmacies) are not new, ‘high tech’, or effective. These bright flashing lights have little, if any resemblance to those provided by in-office dental procedures. It is nothing more than a clever marketing ploy. Generally speaking, these whitening products use EL (Electroluminescent) light. EL lighting is primarily used in toys, games and children’s jewelry. It is also commonly found in portable electronics products (** for example, much of the backlighting for cellular telephones is EL, the same blue EL light wavelength that many products claim to catalyze the whitening process). Tooth whitening is accomplished by the oxidizing ability of the whitening gel alone. The active ingredient in the gel is broken down and oxygen acts upon the stained organic deposits. This oxidation reaction breaks down and removes the staining, leaving your teeth their natural white color.
3. Fiction
   Everyone gets the same results with bleaching.
   Fact
   Everyone is different as is the nature of their staining. Some peoples teeth bleach very easily and some are difficult to treat. Yellow-ish hued teeth usually bleach well. Brown-ish colored teeth bleach less than yellow teeth. Gray-ish hued teeth are the most difficult to bleach
4. Fiction
   Tooth whitening may cause mouth cancer.
   Fact
   The American Dental Society refutes that claim. There is no substance to any of these claims.
5. Fiction
   Custom whitening trays aren’t that important, you should just use boil-n-bite
   thermoform trays to save some money.
   Fact
   Custom trays are very important! Having a tray custom made to fit the unique contours of your teeth is essential to assure proper tooth bleaching and consistent results. With custom made bleaching trays there is no ‘striping’ that whitening strips or boil-n-bite thermoform trays can cause. Furthermore, custom trays allow you to preserve expensive whtiening gel and avoid gingival irritation by preventing gel seepage out of the tray. This bleaches the teeth faster and more consistently while saving you money and preventing gingival irritation.
6. Fiction
   Tooth bleaching is harmful to the teeth and gums
   Fact
   Bleaching is harmless. The gel removes stains vai gentle oxidizing mechanisms. The natural structure of the teeth and gums remains unchanged. In some cases, the teeth may become sensitive. This sensitivity is temporary and will lessen or be totally alleviated by reducing application times. Some people also experience soft tissue irritation. This irritation can be caused by an ill fitting tray or from solution that comes in contact with the tissue.
7. Fiction
   Hydrogen Peroxide based tooth whitening gels are more effective than Carbamide Peroxide based gels and are used at lower concentrations.
   Fact
   Products containing hydrogen peroxide often appear to use a much lower concentration than Carbamide peroxide but, for example, a material containing 6% hydrogen peroxide actually has the equivalent strength of 18% Carbamide peroxide. Basically, Carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide are used at a 3:1 ratio, respectively. They are equal in effectiveness

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1. Test your dental knowledge

Dental care is SO expensive, the insurance is terrible, does not cover anything. Why is this? Why cant it be included in health insurance?

Best Answer

You have three options with dental.
Insurance – Depending upon the policy: cost $30-$60 per month. $50 deductible, annual maximum of $750 – $1500, waiting period up to 18 months for major work and then you’re paying 50% of the charges. Example – average cost for a root canal in my area is $829. With insurance you pay $414 after paying 18 months of premium (around $800 or $900). Advantage – you can use any dentist with most plans.

Discount plans – Cost – $5-$10 per month. No deductible, no annual maximum and no waiting periods. Also, hardly any dentists will accept the plan and when they do you MIGHT get a 10% discount, which is about the same discount you can get by paying cash. Example – average cost for a root canal in my area is $829. With discount plans you pay around $746.
Fee for Service discount plans – Cost $7-$15 per month. No deductible, no annual maximum and no waiting periods. Many dentist will accept the plan (check providers first before signing up with any plan). When you use the plan there is a set fee that the dentist will charge you. Example – average cost for a root canal in my area is $829. With fee for service plans you pay as little as $404.
I’m an insurance agent and my personal plan is the fee for service plan. I got mine here http://www.dpbrokers.com/default.aspx?lo… specifically the Aetna Dental Access plan.

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I am an upcoming sophomore, but I would like to know how to apply to dental schools beforehand. I heard that in order to apply to dental schools, we have to take the DAT (Dental Admissions Test). I would like to know more about applying to dental schools. This can also help other people who are planning to go to dental schools in the near future. Thank you.

Best answer …

yes you’re right you have to take the DATs. as you probably already know it consists of math, biology, chemistry, physics, and the PAT (the perceptual ability test). depending on what dental school, you’ll want to shoot at least 17 or above. a good score would be above 20.

get good grades in college. more and more people are applying to dental school, so it’s getting more competitive. you’ll want at least 3.3 in college. 3.5-3.7 will get you into most schools.
outside stuff: it’s best to have volunteer work (in a dental setting), research, leadership positions etc etc, but w/o good grades and good DATs, it’s hard to even get an interview if you have all sorts of extras.
other than that talk to alot of practicing dentists. see if you can shadow one for a month and see if it’s something you’d want to do. it’s a long road, so make sure it’s what you want.
a real good website for dentists, physicians, DOs, optometrists, etc is the student doctors network:
www.studentdoctors.net
go to the forums for pre-dent and you’ll be able to talk to other people like you. i still go to this site once in awhile. plus it’s absolutely FREE!!! unlike the answer above.
good luck

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recent grad of dental school

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True or False:

1. Wisdom teeth should be extracted by age 21.
2. Mouth dryness can lead to tooth decay.
3. If you happen to find yourself without a toothbrush and toothpaste, chewing gum can be used to cleanse your mouth after a meal.
4. Baking soda is an adequate replacement for toothpaste.
5. Parents should first begin caring for their baby’s teeth when the teeth begin to grow in as an infant.
6. Musical instruments have been known to cause dental problems for children.
7. Bleaching damages your teeth.
8. You are more likely to develop cavities from chocolate than raisins.
9. Although taking vitamin C may be good for your health, it can be bad for your teeth.

Answers

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1. False

Age is not a determining factor; wisdom teeth should be removed only if they’re painful.

2. True

We all know that eating too much sugar and poor oral hygiene can lead to tooth decay, but it’s not commonly known that the lack of saliva can also be a contributing factor. Saliva is part of the body’s natural control of bacteria in the mouth because its chemicals neutralize acids that cause tooth decay. Without the normal salivary flow, you can develop dental decay and periodontal disease.

3. True

Chewing gum stimulates saliva (note above answer). Sugarless gum works better than regular gum, and gum containing xylitol can reduce tooth decay by as much as 85 percent. However, for a real cleaning, there is no substitute for brushing with fluoride toothpaste.

4. False

Although you can brush your teeth with it, baking soda does not combat tartar, which leads to tooth decay. However, it does make the acid level in the mouth less hospitable to bacteria. Baking soda also leaves the mouth with a clean, fresh feeling, which can motivate you to brush longer and more thoroughly.

5. False

Proper dental care should really begin even before the baby is born because permanent tooth buds begin forming by a baby’s fourth month in utero. To ensure baby’s teeth are healthy, expectant mothers should eat balanced meals, get plenty of rest and avoid tetracycline medications, which can cause an infant’s baby and permanent teeth to be discolored, damaged or misshapen.

6. True

Certain musical instruments, particularly woodwind, brass and string instruments, may exert a high degree of pressure on teeth and jaws. For example, pressure is placed on the jaw while holding a violin. Problems that can develop include tooth movement and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). It is important, especially for children, to play correctly and comfortably; any complaints should be investigated by the parent, in consultation with the child’s dentist.

7. False

When carbamide peroxide, the active whitening agent, contacts water, hydrogen peroxide is released which whitens the teeth. Bleaching does not soften, demineralize or weaken the teeth when done for 2 weeks.

8. False

Sugary foods are actually cleared from your mouth more quickly than starchy foods. In addition, raisins are sticky and are harder to dislodge from between teeth.

9. True, if it’s the chewable kind

Chewable vitamin C can make your mouth acidic enough to start dissolving tooth enamel. If you can’t brush after chewing vitamin C, rinsing your mouth will help.

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