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Oral hygiene and dental care rely on the joint dedication of dentists and preventative care at home. Take care of the teeth and gums with tips from a professional dental assistant in this free series of videos on oral hygiene.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Gargle with hydrogen peroxide or baking soda and swish it around your mouth to reduce the size of cold sores naturally. Learn how to cure cold sores in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
The right dental floss for you is a matter of personal choice, though un-waxed dental floss is often preferred for flossing around dental work. Pick out the right dental floss with professional tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
Get in touch with dental insurance company and ask them what procedures are covered at the dentist and orthodontist when finding out what dental insurance covers. Find out what procedures are covered by dental insurance in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
When flossing teeth, tear off a small piece of floss about a foot long, wrap it around your index finger and move the floss in between teeth. Floss your teeth the right way with the professional tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
In order to get rid of canker sores, which are caused by stress or vitamin deficiencies, reduce stress levels, take vitamins and try over-the-counter canker sore medication. Get rid of canker sores with the professional tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
Get in touch with dental insurance company and ask them if implant procedures are covered; ask specific questions to get specific answers concerning coverage. Learn if dental insurance covers implants in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
When whitening teeth, try either a prescription whitening paste or the zoom treatment procedure at the dentist's office, which involves a two-hour bleaching procedure. Find out how to whiten teeth in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
When whitening teeth at home, set aside time in the morning, brush teeth and dry them off before applying bleaching solution. Get ready to whiten teeth at home with the professional tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
If a dentist asks you to come in for more than one visit for a cleaning, you may require a deep cleaning involving soft-tissue management. Decide what to do when a dentist tries to schedule more than one visit for a teeth cleaning in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
When teaching children to brush their teeth, be very hands-on and get a child to replicate the brushing strokes you show them. Teach children to brush their teeth with the tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
When attempting to heal a lip sore, first contact a dentist, then purchase a numbing agent from a pharmacy to reduce discomfort or rinse it with salt water. Heal lip sores using the tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
In order to bleach your own teeth, either get your dentist to construct custom bleaching trays from your teeth or try the over-the-counter whitening pastes, which take longer. Bleach your teeth using the tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
In order to straighten teeth without braces, try the partial crown option, also known as veneers, which covers the facial surface of the teeth and looks just like your own teeth. Learn different methods for straightening teeth without braces in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
To become a dental assistant, try interning in a dental office or asking dentist if you can observe their assistants to make sure that is an option you want to pursue before starting the two months of training. Become a dental assistant with the tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
If a tooth is sensitive to hot and cold temperatures or has a throbbing pain, see a dentist to find out if you have a cavity. Find out how to tell if you have a cavity in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
When choosing toothpaste, use Sensodyne or similar toothpastes for sensitive teeth; the whitening toothpastes do not work as well as a separate whitening treatment. Choose a toothpaste with the professional tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
Keep teeth white after whitening treatment by staying away from staining products such as coffee, colas, wine and berries. Find out how to keep teeth white after a whitening treatment in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
Get in touch with a dental insurance company and ask them what procedures are covered at the dentist and orthodontist when finding out what dental insurance covers. Learn if your visit to the dentist will be covered by insurance in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
When choosing a toothbrush, select a hard-bristle brush if cleaning dental work like crowns and bridges, but if not, use a soft-bristle brush because it is easier on the gums. Learn how to pick out a tooth brush in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
When caring for dentures, clean them as if they are your natural teeth and be sure to remove any excess Fixodent. Care for your dentures with the health tips in this free oral and dental hygiene video from a licensed dental assistant.
Many people today want a whiter, brighter smile. Some can achieve it with proper oral hygiene—regular brushing, flossing and using mouthwash. Some people need a little extra help to get their yellowing teeth to return to the land of sparkling white, especially smokers and coffee drinkers. There are a number of products that will help turn teeth a few shades whiter, including bleaching agents and toothpastes that contain whiteners. For some, these do the trick; for others, over-the-counter solutions are often hit and miss, with temporary results. There are a number of factors that go into dental care, from choosing the right dentist to taking care of the teeth and gums at home. In this free series of videos, a dental assistant provides information about dental procedures, such as teeth cleaning, flossing and bleaching. Learn how to determine if you have a cavity before going to the dentist and how to teach children to brush their teeth. Want to know how to determine what procedures are covered by dental insurance? How to get rid of canker sores? A professional dental assistant will discuss how to keep your teeth and mouth healthy.
Michelle McPhail Michelle McPhail has been a licensed dental assistant for more than seven years. At My Solutionz, she is the office coordinator and treatment coordinator. McPhail keeps everyone, even the doctors, on schedule.dkdk
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