orthodontics

Does these teeth look?

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and no these are NOT my teeth!?!

http://www.orthodontics.org/decalcificat...

Does these teeth look?
Strange picture- but they look ok.

There is a bit of recession on the gums, so they need a cleaning and I see some decalcification (maybe from braces) that may need a filling or veneers.

But overall- pretty good.
Reply:Not really.. Kinda gross
Reply:no they does not look.

speak english fool.
Reply:someone just pulled off their braces. The glue which is used to stick the brackets onto the teeth has stained the teeth
Reply:Looks like they've beens stained by minocycline or something similar?
Reply:THEY LOOK

DIRTY MINGIN CROOKED
Reply:Normally this happens when braces are removed and the hygiene is not at 100% best when the braces are on. someoen had braces on but was not doing there best to keep the teeth clean, so the teeth decalcified around the brace line. that is what it looks like at least.

you can get bondings or crowns to fix this.
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stephanie?..

Does Invisalign cost the same whether you straighten top or bottom teeth or both?

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I only need to straighten my bottom teeth, and my dentist recommended Invisalign. I was given a rough quote of $5000, but I don't think this was customized to my case. Does anyone know if Invisalign costs less if you only fix the top or bottom teeth, or is it $5000 always? Also, my insurance says it covers 50% of orthodontics but doesn't mention Invisalign. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks!

Does Invisalign cost the same whether you straighten top or bottom teeth or both?
Hi!

I do lots of Invisalign in my practice.

Invisalign charges us the same whether just the top teeth are done, just the bottom teeth are done, or if both top and bottom are done.

So in 99% of the cases a dentist will charge you the same whether you do just one arch or 2.

Simply because our bill to Invisalign is the same. And whether or not you are wearing one tray or two does not change the number of visits or the amount of chairtime we schedule for you.

Sorry!

Mark

Is it possible to switch your braces provider?

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I currently go to orthodontic partners in RI. I am looking into damon braces and i have found out that the place that i am going to does not use this kind. I have found another place, Tollgate Orthodontics, that do use damon braces.

Is it possible for me to switch braces providers? I have already had phase I done in the first place. Can i just bring my record over?

Thanks

Is it possible to switch your braces provider?
Yeah. When I moved, we switched orthodontists when I already had braces. It shouldn't be a problem.

By the way, Damon works wonders. I had damon braces for a year and a half and my teeth are perfect. I was suppose to have them for four years. Way worth the switch!!!
Reply:ZEPPELI,

THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM FOR A NEW ORTHODONTIST THAT TAKES OVER YOUR CASE.

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I want to get Jaw corrective surgery?

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Will Medicaid cover it? I am only 15 and I have a "weak" jaw (and chin) and it is unproportional to my face. I used to have a good jaw when I was little ( I saw pictures of myself). I currently have braces so I think that is affecting my jaw a little. I also saw before/after jaw corrective surgery and the person looked so much better.

So will Medicaid cover it? Do I get this type of surgery before or after the braces treatment. Also, Medicaid is covering my braces expenses as well ( I go to Montifiore Orthodontics in New York).

Thanks in advance!

I want to get Jaw corrective surgery?
Call Medicaid and ask them.
Reply:Somehow I think you asked this same question a day or two ago and the answer is still the same. What you describe at this point is a "cosmetic" issue and not a serious physiological issue, meaning that you haven't stated that the condition is harming your ability to eat or creating a health hazard. Because your a minor and for what ever reason you say you are subject to Medicaid insurance coverage, the fact that your a minor is in your favor. However, I'm in doubt that even Medicaid will pay for a procedure that is considered strictly cosmetic. If they do, your description of your jaw issue would lead me to believe that cosmetic jaw and or cheek implants would be the way to go.

Optometrist / Orthodontist?

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For a future career, I'm strongly considering optometry or orthodontics.

What are the requirements for each? How much college time, what should you major in, and what kind of starting salary is there for each?

I'm currently a sophomore in high school, what should I do to prepare for this?

I originally really wanted to be a lawyer, but there's a surplus of them nowadays, and only the REALLY good ones get paid a lot, and I don't really think I'm suited to law.

I'll be happy for any advice anyone can give me.

Thanks in advance :)

Optometrist / Orthodontist?
Don't consider about salary or schooling. Most important thing, figure out if you love doing it. Go visit an optometrist, orthodontist, or one of the many different types of lawyers (criminal, corporate, real estate, etc). See what makes you passionate. Whatever your calling in life is, you'll make that job successful. If you go in just for the money or prestige, you'll just end up doing a mediocre job and no one wants to work with you or clients/patients don't want to go to you. And don't worry about surplus, there's a surplus of nearly every profession. There's certainly too many dentists and optometrists in my area. Then again, if you're passionate about what you do, you're good at it, and most importantly, treat people very nicely, people will come to you rather than the other doctor.

To answer your question real quick. Any 4 year major will do as long as you complete the pre-requisites. 1 yr of english, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, calculus. Each school is a bit different, so you need to ask what other classes they may require. Some want pyschology, statistics, physiology, microbiology, or biochemistry in addition to the pre-requisites. In your junior year of college, you need to take the DAT for dentistry or OAT for optometry. Think of them like the SAT except more difficult.

Starting salary depends on where you live and whether you decide to work for someone or open your own practice. Usually around $50k as an associate doc working for someone for both. If you work hard and depending where, can be as high as 100-250k. Optometrists generally earn less in private practice than dentists.

TEETH GAP: Confused about options?

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Friends,

I am 27, Male. I have gap in my front teeth. I have consulted a orthodontics doctor. It was very basic examination. I was asked to get the X-rays and Models ( which cost around $400).

Secondly, my insurance doesn't have ortho coverage and they told me treatment would cost as high as $5000. I have tried to get ortho coverage added to my insurance; looks like it was not possible with my existing group insurance.

Now, I am wandering around with the following questions ?

1. Is it really possible to get gaps closed at 27 ?

2. Are there any suggestions about the type of the treatment (should be inexpensive, since I can't afford $5000 )?

3. Anyways, doctor said he would decide about treatment plan after the X-rays (spending like $400 on this).. Not sure what Doctor would say afterwards.

4. What would be the best possible solution to this problem with the given constraints.

Thanks.

TEETH GAP: Confused about options?
It would help if you had stated the width of the gap. Edit 2-3mm can be reduced in 5 mins. I had a 2mm gap, the dentist closed it by just adding some material to each side, then cured it using ultra violet light.Sorry can't remember what the material was,but you cant see it. I don't think he even charged me. Edit..Just use a ruler,or a caliper.

How much were your braces prior to jaw surgery?

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Just curious. My treatment is just under 2 years total in orthodontics. It's costing me over $11,000 for braces alone(no insurance so I've been paying cash). Is this typical or am I being overcharged?

How much were your braces prior to jaw surgery?
I'm in San Antonio, TX and braces range anywhere from $2,500 to $8,000. The average price is probably $4,000. You also got to remember demographics. If you are on a rich side of town the Dentist will probably charge you an arm and a leg. If yoiur Dentist is on a poor side of town he will probably be cheaper.
Reply:Wow, braces and surgery costed me that much.
Reply:I guess it depends on how bad your teeth are and where you live. I live in Ca and mine were $6,200 5 years ago. My son just got his on and his will be around $4,000... Yes, $11,000 seems really high, but again, how bad are your teeth?

Cosmetic

When would i get power chains?

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ANY ORTHODONTICS?? I've had my braces on for a month ill get them tighten monday feb. 25 is it possible ill get power chains de to this large gap in my front teeth? when will i ever get them?

When would i get power chains?
the orthodontist will determine when and how long you willl get power chains , they may not be in your treatment plan, due to the rapid movement that they cause. If you don't get them be PATIENT YOUR ORTHO WILL BE DONE IN AN ALLOTED AMOUNT OF TIME THAT IS BEST FOR YOU.
Reply:Ask your Orthodontist.
Reply:it depends on the orthos plans. he may want to move other teeth such as molars.

you really need 2 ask your ortho for the "gameplan"
Reply:The same thing is happening to me right now. I have had braces for almost two months and want to get power chains to close a small gap in my top front teeth, and for a small one in my bottom teeth. When I asked about them the first time, no one answered me, so I am presuming that they are waiting for our teeth to get into the correct positions before they give them to us? You will most likely have to wait longer than I will to get power chains because your gap is bigger than mine, and because I have had braces a month longer. I hope this helps, and good luck!

My daughter just got her braces for tmj removed?

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My daughter had her braces removed about 4 years ago and all of a sudden after three years of little to no movement ( maybe one or two degrees out of a total of 4 or 5) They started moving!!! All the way back! she only has one degree left before they are moved back all the way and my question is will they continue to move? Her doc isnt around any more and i dont know what to do. I just dont want her to be in anymore tmj pain and orthodontics were the only thing that ever worked for her! we tried it all and now that they are 1 degree off from original, she talks funny now and its so pitiful! Either I hope they will move all the way back ( before she never talked funny; but inbetween movement it caused her an embarassing speech impetement for the first 3-6 monthes) or I want to get them redone for her. Someone please help who has had a similiar experience, thank you!!!!

My daughter just got her braces for tmj removed?
that's because braces don't help TMJ if anything makes it worse.

straightening teeth, pulling, filling down putting on caps etc don't fix TMJ

what state are you in?

you need to do your home work and find a TMJ/TMD specialist in your area and if not in your state. the jaw joint needs to be looked at

please email me direct with questions, maybe i can get some names for you if I know what state your in

How big of a turnoff is braces on a 20yo guy?

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My teeth were way wretched growing up and my parents never would follow through with my orthodontics. I just decided to handle it myself at age 19 and my teeth look really straight now but I have to wear them till I'm 21years and 8months old. I am extremely self conscience about them and don't even bother talking to girls unless I am inibreated (sad I know). How big of a turnoff is this to you girls? BTW: I am extremely satisfied with going through with this. I would hardly talk to people when I had my crooked teeth.

How big of a turnoff is braces on a 20yo guy?
Aww, don't beat yourself up like that.

The right people will not care if you have braces because they truly care about YOU. The people that are so shallow to not give you a chance because of your teeth aren't worth your time anyway.

The people who do matter won't judge you and the people who don't matter will. just remember that.

if you're personality is likeable, then people will love you!
Reply:Well its better than having messed up teeth, i would actually find it cute. Good job on getting them yourself :)
Reply:Well, I'll be honest and say it's not my favorite thing. But, it's all about the attitude... if you have a personality and are ok with it then whatever- that could be a turn on.
Reply:It's not that big of a turnoff, it's a hell of a lot better than having messed up teeth!! I know a 47 yr. old who has braces, so don't worry!!
Reply:i don't know about other females but it's no biggy even if you had to have them in longer than you said atleast you are taking care of yourself to make you feel better just know that if a female seems nasty to you becuase of your braces then she's not the one for you you'l find someone with or with out them to inbrace who you are
Reply:I met my husband when he was 23 and he had braces for the first year and a half that we dated. I thought they were very cute, actually! And now his teeth look great.

Will my son need braces again to treat an impacted 12-year molar?

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The dentist took x-rays showing that my 15-year old son has an impacted 12-year molar. He said that it could be straightened with orthodontics. My son had braces for 18 months starting at the age of 12 to address other issues, and now wears a retainer at night. I wonder whether the orthodontist should have addressed the impacted molar when he still had braces.

Will my son need braces again to treat an impacted 12-year molar?
My advice is to see his general dentist, I think he will refer your son to a oral surgeon and have the impacted molar taken out. Impacted molar usually don't correct themselves and this is just about the only solution to stop any pain he is having. l would like to think his orthodonist thought everything would be coming in as it is suppose to and didn't see a problem.

you might want to check with an oral suregon yourself and get his opinion.
Reply:if it is an upper 12 year molar, they may recommend it taken out, since often the third molar may drop into that spot. However, I generally think they would prefer to forcefully erupt it (i think that's what I would do if it was my child). Without seeing radiographs and the complete history, I can't really answer the core of your question. Lower molars would generally follow the latter advice. I would see your general dentist first with the question and ask for their advice. If you want a second opinion that is always an option too. Take care.

Loose Teeth

I want to be an Orthodontist assistant!!! need info?

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average pay? and ive googled this over and over. but i cant find any good websites for orthodontics, like the basics. not for an average patient trying to learn about the basics of braces. i want in depth stuff of elastics and stuff.

thank you!!!! i have noooo idea why i want to do this...

I want to be an Orthodontist assistant!!! need info?
First off... you have to be a hottie, b/c all the assistants at my ortho were definitely hotties.

If you've got that covered, the rest is just details.
Reply:you like bad breath and reaching into sweaty adolescent's mouths after they've been in school all day?

Am I too needy?

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Well, just asked if i was doing something wrong, and recieved some kind answers but one girl brought up a good point... she asked if i was being too needy?

I do not think i am, because i honestly dont give a crap if i have a girlfriend or not for the time being. I am pursuing a career in Orthodontics and am very secure about being single for a few years (honestly, dont care either way).

The problem was that whenever i make plans with a female i get stood up... i show that i am excited to hang out with them, because i am (not desperately or anything) and i do not express that i dont care if i have a girlfriend or not (so they wont think i'm just using them, because of my indifference)....

So, the main question here is, what would be signs to a girl that a guy is needy? I dont think of myself as needy but maybe i am throwing some flares up that makes them think otherwise?

Am I too needy?
You don't sound needy to me. Don't forget that what you type here is interpretted by different people different ways, and that person that made that comment about you doesn't actually know you and what you're like in real life.

I think you just haven't met the right girl hun. Good luck in finding her :)
Reply:i dont really ur needy ur just you and thats what you do. the girl in the other hand..well i think their the ones who r need ... but not all

Is orthognathic surgery possible for me (post-braces)?

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I am a 26-year-old female who was born with an underbite. After having orthodontics (and six teeth pulled) from age 8 through 13, my bite was corrected, but I have subsequently developed chronic jaw pain. I haven't chewed gum in 10 years, but the pain has gotten to the point where I am unable to chew a number of foods. My jaw snaps many times a day and produces daily headaches. Even talking throughout the day can produce severe jaw fatigue.

I am wondering if I am a candidate for orthognathic surgery, since my bite has been corrected (and maintained with a permanent lower retainer that is still in place)? If not, what are my options? The (daily) pain has finally become too much for me to bear.

Thanks.

Is orthognathic surgery possible for me (post-braces)?
A consult with oral %26amp; maxillofacial surgeon is necessary who will do various diagnostic x-rays including your tm joints. It would be only after that any need for orthognathic surgery would be known or suggested.

I want to get Dental Plan, from BlueCross but I can't find one that cover Dental braces.?

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I want to have a limited play, just enough to pay for my dental braces and don't want be a long term member of Blue Cross. Could anyone help me on this? I don't know anything about what they mean in this section:

Orthodontic Care

Orthodontics –

Adult $3,045

Retention $210

What do I pay? Just the monthly charges or what?

New to this stuff about Dental HMO. Please help.

I want to get Dental Plan, from BlueCross but I can't find one that cover Dental braces.?
Most dental plans don't cover braces because they usually are more of a cosmetic fix than a functional fix. If they did cover braces it most likely wouldn't be the invisalign ones, only the normal metal braces(especially with a HMO).

Maybe someone else knows one that does cover braces? (Sometimes they'll cover kids, but I don't know about adults)
Reply:Go to: www.deliveringonthepromise.com/Trent

Find out to pay half for braces for an adult.

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Affordable health insurance in florida?

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im 17, will be 18 in november, and i need to find health insurance. i need it to cover dental (orthodontics), prescriptions, and mental health services (depression, bipolar disorder).

i am a non smoker, and i have no kids.

please help!!!

Affordable health insurance in florida?
Do not try to do this over the internet. The quote sites do not take into consideration any pre-existing health conditions. The depression and Bipolar will result in an automatic decline with most of the companies. If you are on medication for those conditions it will be even harder to get a policy. If you try to apply over the internet there is a good chance you will be declined, which will make it even harder to find a policy.

You'll want to visit a local independent agent. The agent can talk with the underwriters of the different companies to see what your chances of getting a policy are before you apply and what options you have. Some companies might accept you but will not cover your health conditions or the prescriptions you take for those conditions. Some companies might cover your health conditions but will increase the premium. The agent can find that information as well.

Individual health policies generally don't cover dental but they may have it as an option. Depending upon the dental policy you get you will have a waiting period of 12 to 36 months before qualifying for orthodontic procedures.

You may also consider a medical discount card. Be very wary of these cards. They are not regulated by the Department of Insurance nor do the people that sell them need to be licensed. This means you have little recourse when you have problems with the plan. If you are tempted by the low price and claims of “save up to 80%” be aware that very few doctors actually take these cards. It does you little good if you have to drive 4 hours to find a doctor that will accept the card. Montana couldn’t find any doctors in the whole state that actually took one card and only one dentist who was on probation for unlawful activities so they banned the sale of the card and fined the company. See this link http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/wes... for more information. Many other states are starting to ban these cards as well.

Before signing up with any discount plan get a list of doctors. If they won’t give you a list consider it to be a scam. Call the doctors on the list to make sure they’re still taking the card (many don’t even know that they’re listed as a provider) and that they’re accepting new patients.
Reply:Go To esurance.com and they will give you a list of plans you qualify for you can then choose a plan fit for you within your budget.
Reply:Dental isn't covered under health insurance. If you're already diagnosed with depression and bipolar, you're probably not going to find a company willing to take you on, and give you ANY mental health benefits. Actually, you're probably not going to find anyone willing to cover you.

Save your money for the orthodontics. And find a job for the health insurance. You'll need access to the group policy through your employer.

Is it possible to fix an open bite without surgery?

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Is it possible to fix an open bite without surgery? I.e with orthodontics? My dentist told me that it's not possible without surgery, is that true?

I ask because I seem to remember something about correcting it.

Is it possible to fix an open bite without surgery?
Do you mean an over bite? It sure is possible with orthodontics to fix even the worst of overbites. I suggest you skip the dentist and make an appointment with a specialist instead for a consultation. In fact, get two or three opinions.

Surgery is really the very, very last possible way I'd go and believe me, that would take some major convincing too.

I had a dislocated jaw, when they relocated it, I had a major over bite. I got several opinions that ranged from surgery to $20,000 in caps to braces. I chose braces and I am as good as new. These jokers are looking to make a buck, the idea that anyone in the medical professions are looking after our well-being is a lie. It's the almighty dollar going into their pocket that they care about.
Reply:hi am sure you open bite could be made better with purely orthdantics and elastics but it withh not be perfect

i think surgery is the only way too correct your open bite

you could try purely orthadontics but you might no be satisfied with the out come

am not going to pretend i no alot on open bites as i don't as i suffered from a underbite

but many many people that do have open bites are pursuing treatment right now, am a memeber of this forum the people are really friendly and are more likely to find someone able to answer your questions =]

http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/index.ph...
Reply:it depends. everyone is different.

go get a second opinion or third.

camouflaging is a term used for using ortho to cover up a surgical problem. it is a solution for the right circumstance.

keep smiling,

Can sum1 plzz tell mee if it hurts wen yuu av removable block braces cz ive gotta av em soon?

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what process do they go thru wen yuu first visit tha orthodontics %26amp;%26amp; everytime yuu go wot do they do cud yuu plzz tell mee..xx

Can sum1 plzz tell mee if it hurts wen yuu av removable block braces cz ive gotta av em soon?
NOWAY ive had a removable braces and there is no such thing as pain involved. And when you first go to the orthodontist they take a mold of your teeth and send it away so the brace can be made then the ortodontist gives you the braces and he clips it in and there you go easy :D

Do the following universities have good courses in the following subjects?

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University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Merced

University of Southern California

Advertising

Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)

Forensic Psychology

Audiology and Hearing Sciences

Law (LL.B., J.D.)

Architecture

Do the following universities have good courses in the following subjects?
Yes, they do.

The University of California system is one of the best in the country!
Reply:As for Architecture, only USC has an accredited Undergraduate program in architecture. For Graduate studies, UCLA, Berkeley, and USC are the only ones with accredited programs. Hope this helps.

Good luck!
Reply:Look them up. The college websites will tell you.

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Orthodontists Question?

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Orthodontics Question?

Is it true that Orthodontists make major money aka $300,000 - $400,000 a year?

Why is it so?

Please be as elaborate as you can.

Orthodontists Question?
Hi,

How much one earns is relative to where he or she works, in what town or suburb. Whether the area is metropolitan or rural. If the orthodontist has lots of patients and they pay well and not forget or pretend to forget to pay their bill, yes it could be as high as that. Also if you have friends in the field, colleagues who value your opinion in this field and get referrals for it, yeah, maybe. But if one or the other is missing, maybe not as high.

Why is it so? Hmmm.... for one, if you have more patients, you have more income, that is if they pay you. IF you are in a more urban or metropolitan area, they tend to charge more than the usual because their rent is higher and cost of labor for all the other staff who work for you. So, you have to charge more and the people who go to these locations are usually people who can pay and will pay, so not too much worries about that part. Then, also, if you do a good job, your satisfied patients will refer other people to you for their orthodontic concerns. The people they refer you to, have families and friends too. I guess that is the same with other kinds of business, but for Orthodontic practices, the first money out for you in terms of materials is only initially, for the most part at least, that is where the bulk of your expenses are. Later on, when patients come for adjustments or follow up, you don't have to spend as much for materials. In a way, you are being paid on and on for your skill, which you also acquired expensively at school.

That is as elaborate as I can get.
Reply:Orthodontists do make great money!!! In a many cases, orthodontics are considered cosmetic although they are finding that many procedures will help with problems that may occur in the future. I have 2 sons, one with a retainer preparing to go into braces and another who has top braces. My insurance covered half of their procedures so far and our portion was still over $1000. And we're not done yet with the youngest one. Standard braces are not as expensive. Clear ones cost more. When my ex did research into getting braces, our insurance would cover none of the $3000 it would take for him to get them. To me, it has been worth every penny to have my sons teeth perfect.

Scaling and Root Planing + wisdom teeth removal + braces?

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first i went to orthodontics he recommended braces to correct my deepbite

also he looked at my xray he told me to have 3 wisdom teeth removed before installing braces.

Then I went to dentist for initial exam (he said I have a cavity and then I had a filling)my dentst recommended deep clean because i never had regular clean before in my life.

I have to get braces, deep clean and wisdom teeth removal all are 3 different specialist which should I get first

when should i have my teeth cleaned(deep clean) 1.before wisdom teeth removal

2. after wisdom teeth removal.3 or after i had my braces

Scaling and Root Planing + wisdom teeth removal + braces?
You need to get the deep cleaning done before the braces are put on or they won't be able to do it while your in ortho. Doesn't really matter if you do cleaning first or extractions.

What are the important strategies to consider when making plans for things such as deciding on benefits for em

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Explain to management the primary strategic consideration involved in managing a benefits program that includes health insurance, life insurance, free orthodontics and dental, one week of paid sick leave, one week of paid vacation, 401K savings plan, office incentive program, and some paid holidays.

What are the important strategies to consider when making plans for things such as deciding on benefits for em
Many people have made careers answering this question because there is no easy answer.

Firms of every size go to experts to help them answer it.

Large firms hire large international consulting firms (like Hewitt Associates, Towers Perrin, Mercer consulting, etc.) to analyze the role of benefits in their human resource strategy. They take into account the characteristics of the employee group, the target market the firm is trying to attract new employees from, gov't regulations, and cost. The recommended program is tailored to maximize the effect on employees.

Small firms tend to go to benefit program brokers who offfer a menu of options to select from. The key issue is generally cost, since the simple existence of the benefit program differentiates that firm from its competitors.

In general, the ideas are simple:

You need to look at what your competitors are doing: Are they offering benefits you are not? Is that causing desirable employees to work for them rather than you? Do you offer a program your competitors don't that your employees don't use or care about?

Look at cost:Are the levels of benefits provided adequate and are costs in line with that level of value?

Employee satisfaction: Do employees understand your programs? Do they appreciate the value they receive through the programs?

Are the programs you offer helping employees and achieving your goals for them? Do people complain about the doctors or dentissts they have to go to? Is one week of sick leave enough? (Do people run out of sick days early in the year and come in sick?)

Benefits consultants are out there because it often helps to have outside perspective in assessing these issues.
Reply:Strategic management is the process of specifying the organization's objectives, developing policies and plans to achieve these objectives, and allocating resources to implement the policies and plans to achieve the organization's objectives. It is the highest level of managerial activity, usually formulated by the Board of directors and performed by the organization's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and executive team. Strategic management provides overall direction` to the enterprise and is closely related to the field of Organization Studies.

“Strategic management is an ongoing process that assesses the business and the industries in which the company is involved; assesses its competitors and sets goals and strategies to meet all existing and potential competitors; and then reassesses each strategy annually or quarterly [i.e. regularly] to determine how it has been implemented and whether it has succeeded or needs replacement by a new strategy to meet changed circumstances, new technology, new competitors, a new economic environment., or a new social, financial, or political

Invisalign, x-rays and pierced ears??

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I am going to get invisialign soon. And I was wondering how often you have to get orthodotic x-rays. cus i already got the first ones done today when i went to my consultation visit. but i am also gonna get my ears pierced really soon and i know you cant have any jewelry on when you take x-rays. so if i get my ears pierced i wont be able to like take them out for a little while so i was just wondering if there will be time for them to heal if i get my ears pierced sometime next week, before i take my next x-rays. i still havent done the impressions and all that stuff yet for invisialign and i already know that it takes a month for the invisialign to come back once my orthodontics orders it. so i just would like to know how long until the next x-rays after you get invisalign actually in. and after the six months or healing time can you take your earrings out for like 5-10 minute and put them right back in so i can take x-rays and put them right back in??

Invisalign, x-rays and pierced ears??
I've had a similar problem! The answer is yes just don't leave the earring out for more than a day. THEY WILL CLOSE! The x-rays are like every month for a year! So it won't be a BIG deal!
Reply:I had the xrays for invisialign and left my ear rings in no problem
Reply:Orthodontic x-rays don't require you to remove earrings.
Reply:If you already have the x-rays taken, you should not need another for awhile - at least until your treatment is finished, if at all.

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Anyone know of forums for braces ? Please help !?

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Hey guys, getting my braces in a week. Are there any braces sites out there that has forums with pics. I for some weird stupid reason got banned from BracesForum.net, not really sure why that happened. I regularly posted pics of my friends and kept the site going and now they ban me !!! Now I have to find another site with pics of guys and girls in braces and closeups. Anyone have suggestions ? I am also in my final year of dentistry and doing orthodontics so im gonna need some pics and info.

Thanx guys

Anyone know of forums for braces ? Please help !?
People don't get banned for doing nothing. Sorry but your out buddy.
Reply:http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/

Although it is created for adults, they have a lot of younger people (I'm registered there and am only 16). Absolutely amazing forum.
Reply:I know archwired.com bans fetish type postings. Why would you want a forum with pictures of guys and girls in braces closeups?

My dentist told me he may have to break my jaw to correct my bite and over-crowding?

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I have moderate to severe crowding on my bottom teeth, and an overbite. This causes my lower teeth to bang against the back of my upper teeth, making them sensitive. If this continues my bottom teeth will eventually be damaged and even more crowded.

My dentist told me if I opted for braces I'd have to wear a retainer pretty much for the rest of my life to make sure the teeth didn't move back. He said even if he removed teeth to make room, chances are they'd shift back. What are the drawbacks of jaw surgery vs regular orthodontics? While the thought of having my jaw broken terrifies me, I don't know what the long-term costs would be for orthodonics if I have to keep wearing a retainer. Help please!!

My dentist told me he may have to break my jaw to correct my bite and over-crowding?
Try getting a second opinion. Most Ortho consultations are free. I had braces and I'm told I have to wear my retainers my whole life if I want to keep them from shifting. Some ppl have permanent retainers. If you are unsure, always get a second opinion. It's your money and teeth after all. =)
Reply:After you get your braces off, you can get permanent retainers on your teeth.

I've never heard of anyone breaking a jaw as a cure. You should run away from that dentist.
Reply:I would see another dentist or ortho. I had a ortho who wanted me to have jaw surgery to move my lower jaw a tiny bit so my overbite would be perfect after braces. I found another ortho after my dentist said this was a BAD idea.. Please see another dentist who will suggest something safer for you and your health.
Reply:I've never heard of such a thing, and I'm old. Some dentists are weird and I think yours is so find another one.

I'm a college student that work at Walmart(not making much). What should I do?

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I have a $300.00 car note, a $100.00 car insurance, $140.00 orthodontics bill, and $40.00 credit card bill. Recently I cashed a check into my savings account for $2960.00, thinking that was help me pay off some of these bills. I just learned that the check may be a fraud. I asked the bank teller was it OK and she assured me that it was, I also called the company to check to she if the check was real. Now I owe my bank $1600.00. I'm 21 with good credit(had)... What to do?

I'm a college student that work at Walmart(not making much). What should I do?
Where was the check from? Ask them for another (good!) check, passing a bad check is bank fraud!

If you are still in college, you need to ditch the car. $300 a month? For what? To drive to school and WalMart? For three month's payments and change you could have a paid off $1000 car that the insurance would be minimal on. It wouldn't look as nice, but you wouldn't be struggling!

There are no rich people driving fancy cars! Only people (just like you) who are in debt. Fix it before it becomes a lifetime habit!
Reply:It is NOT possible for the bank teller to know if a check is fraudulent. If you called any number ON THE CHECK it is as fraudulent as the check. What happened to the money you put in your savings?

If your car payment is $300, I am willing to bet you can't afford the car. SELL IT and buy the cheapest transportation you can find. Even with the shortage from being upside down on the car, and I promise you are, your payments will be less than they are now.

If you already owe the bank, you may as well make it a formal loan.
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What are spacers used for?

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my sister had spacers on last monday and the dentist told her that it will make a space between her teeth and when they put her braces they will make a ring around her molar .. this monday she got my braces and she took out the spacers because she thought she wouldnt need them any more. when she got to the orthodontics place she told the dentist that she took off the spacers and then dentist put her the braces but she didnt put the ring around her molar.. she just put the wires in the front of her teeth.. i just wanted to know what hte point of spacers were if they didn't put the ring around her tooth.. or if the dentists are going to do that later..

What are spacers used for?
spacers are to make a space in ur braces so the ring in the back can slide on easier, but you dont really need them they just make everything alot easier..and your sister must have the rings because if she didnt her braces wouldnt stay on..they wouldnt be braces. ask your orthodontist if you need more answers. trust me i have braces.
Reply:The following is taken from the article "What are Orthodontic Spacers" on our website, ArchWired.com:

Your orthodontist may have told you that you need to have spacers before your braces go on. What does this mean?

Some of your teeth may need brackets that are attached to metal bands that go all the way around the tooth.* Usually, the bands are used only on molars. If the space between your molars is very tight, it will be difficult for the orthodontist to put the bands on the teeth. Therefore, space must be opened up to fit the bands in. This is where spacers come in.

Spacers are little rubber nodules that fit between the teeth. In some cases, your orthodontist may use a metal spacer, which looks like a tiny metal hinge. The spacers stay between your teeth for several days and move the teeth apart slightly. You wear the spacers 24/7 until your orthodontist removes them. Do not floss teeth that have spacers between them (it will be impossible)!

Are spacers uncomfortable? Yes, they usually are. It feels like you have something stuck between your teeth -- and you do! In some cases it may be more than just uncomfortable; it may ache. If so, take pain reliever (such as ibuprofen) as needed.

Spacers usually stay between your teeth for several days; sometimes for as long as 10 days. The spacers are taken out before your braces are put on. The braces don't hurt like the spacers; in fact, when the spacers are removed, it feels so much better, even after the braces are put on!

Many people on Metal Mouth Forum have remarked that spacers were the worst part of the entire process. Perhaps that's not very encouraging, but remember, they're only in your mouth for a short period of time. You can deal with it. They'll be in, then they'll be out, and you'll be done with it. Hang in there, you're on your way to a better smile! And if those spacers really bug you, drop in to the Metal Mouth Message Board and spill your guts. We love to commiserate! :-)

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The field of dentistry that specializes in the straightening of 'crooked teeth' is _____.?

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Endodontics

Orthodontics

Malocclusodontics

Periodontics

The field of dentistry that specializes in the straightening of 'crooked teeth' is _____.?
Orthodontics
Reply:Orthodontics I think
Reply:Orthodontics
Reply:Orthodontics
Reply:you get daily trivia in your e-mail box don't you?
Reply:Orthodontics!
Reply:orthodontics
Reply:Orthodontitics.

Endodonititics is related to root canals.

Periodontitics is realted to the bone surround the teeth.

Malocclusodontics (not sure if that's even real) is realted to occlusion and jaw alignment --%26gt; maxofacial surgeons.

I want to get braces?

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my insurance will cover 1500 orthodontics work. my question is how much do braces cost?do i have to finace them or do i just pay for them every month?any knowledge is help full

I want to get braces?
they cost about $3000 and yu pay them every time yu do to the orthodontist for them to likle tighten your braces or put new colors in =]
Reply:It's my understanding that a lot of dentists offer a payment plan for braces.

Where do you get most gore and disgusting patients?

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in which do you get the most disgusting and gory patients endondics, main streem dentistry, orthodontics, or dental hygeine? i want to know plz and also which pays the most im thinking of choosing one as a career?

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sorry about the spelling the spell checker wasnt working

Where do you get most gore and disgusting patients?
general dentistry sees probably more patients with disgusting mouths on a regular basis. Some people visit the dentist after never going to one for years or ever before. If that happens they have so much calculus build up that their teeth are hidden under all that gunk. Anyone who is seeing someone with a speciality probably have visited dentists throughout their lives and they have already been assessed by a general dentist. So the GD sees everyone first and refers them. So GD see it all because they either fix it or refer people.
Reply:Oral Surgery and Perodonics are the most bloody and patients usually have more severe dental problems. If you're looking for a higher dental salary, hygiene (which usually aren't doctors) and general restorative dentistry make less due to the fact that the procedures cost less to do. But don't just go into something for the money. Find one that you're passionate about and what your interest is.

Can you give me the names of any reputable and affordable orthodontists in the Flint, MI area?

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I am seeking quality, affordable orthodontics.

Can you give me the names of any reputable and affordable orthodontists in the Flint, MI area?
When you find out, please let me know - I'm in Flint too and need to look into it for my kids. =)

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What is the average cost of a sagittal split osteotomy?

2010-05-17T23:04:00.000-07:00

I have been researching this all over the web and can't get a concrete estimate. I have been told around 5000, but I need to know for sure so I can know if I can afford to get a loan. I can't seem to find an insurance policy that includes orthodontics and all oral surgeries are excluded on the policies. I know the braces will cost 5000. I can get assistance from the hospital to cover their costs, but still need to pay the surgeon and anesthesiologist.

What is the average cost of a sagittal split osteotomy?
This plan may help you as it covers orthodontics

http://www.qualitymedicalcare.org

You can also click on LOCATE A PROVIDER and see what providers there are in your area. Call them up and make sure that they perform this procedure and are still taking AmeriPlan benefits. You can get the plan at this site as well.

Hope this helps!
Reply:You may be looking into the wrong coverage. Sagittal splits fall under reconstructive facial surgery not oral surgery and is therefor covered by most insurance plans with a good pre-authorization letter from your surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to delineate to the insurance company that the surgery is to correct a skeletal malformation which has implications with speech and mastication, and that it is not cosmetic. Sagittal splits can be done by craniofacial surgeons and also some plastic surgeons in addition to oral surgeons. What you need to be asking for coverage is for orthognathic surgery instead of oral surgery.

Dental School Opinions?

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Alright, I would like to go to dental school in the future and plan to stay in the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo vicinity, or Ann Arbor. I know of Case Western, UPenn, Pitt, and Michigan having good dental schools, so which one, in your opinion, would be the best for specialization in orthodontics?

Also, I have heard that going to the same school for undergraduate and graduate school is not a good idea. I am mostly concerned because because my two front runners for undergrad school would be michigan and pitt. Any feelings on that?

Dental School Opinions?
Penn has an excellent ortho program. A Penn dental graduate may have a better chance of being admitted, because you can get to know some people in the department and show an interest in ortho.
Reply:Good luck. Here's the school link: http://www.dental.upenn.edu/ Report It

Reply:Michigan all the way

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Career Question?

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Hello I am 17 and a senior. I had braces for 3 yrs and I like to become an orthodontist assistant. As a patient I like the environment and feel that part of that comfort was from the orthodontist assistances. I have done research over the internet and didn't get the answers to my questions. Only the job descriptions they hold. But I have searched pass questions and is the pay really 15$. I would like to help improve people smiles. I just want to hear from someone who is in the orthodontics field. Also what kind of training is required. I would appreciate for any help I get.

Thank You.

Career Question?
JOIN a great group now- HOSA its Health Occupations Students of America. They are both high school and college students. A dental career is wonderful. Meet other medical minded professionals from all over the USA and have a support group.

Study both orthodontist assistant and "cleaning" Hygienist become certified in both. That will broaden your range of patient care. The pay varies based on experience in the field. Contact your doctor and talk to his staff.

Go in person and talk to other dentist and staff...do the legwork and find out "WHO" trained them and where do they get their continuing education classes at?

Most Junior Colleges offer techincal training. Go to a college, not a "techinical" school that way you have college credit hours that can be used for more advanced degrees.. Say you want to be a nurse in four years....well that education is already in your degree plan and your well on your way.

Best wishes.

Each state mandates the hours of experience and certification needed to work in a medical office of any kind.

You can contact your state "board of health" and they will help you out.

I would cut that in half and just go to a local college couselour and find out.

MBT system vs. Ormco Damon system.?

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I am now 32 years old, and considering straighten my teeth with braces. My orthodontics doctor saids I need to have 4 teeth extracted before wearing braces. I know there're 2 above mentioned systems typically used in hospitals in the city I live, but I wonder which one is more suitable in terms of shortened treatment time as well as comfort. Any views and advices in this regard are highly appreciated.

MBT system vs. Ormco Damon system.?
ORMCO DAMON HAS BEEN TESTED AND HAS BEEN SHOWN BY A FEW RESEARCHERS TO CAUSE LESS PAIN AND DISCOMFORT, SHORTENED CHAIR TIME AND LONGER TIME BETWEEN RECALL VISITS IE 12 WEEKS INSTEAD OF 4 WEEKLY RECALLS, AND HAS ALSO BEEN SHOWN TO HAVE REDUCED TREATMENT TIE BY ABOUT 3 MONTHS ON AVERAGE.

How much do Braces cost in Indianapolis,IN....??

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I have

-Crooked teeth top and bottom

-Jammed together

-Overbite

What procedures will I need and about how much will it cost in Indianapolis Indiana

Also what is your experience with Orthodontics in Indiana,

Whats your Orthodontist...??

How much do Braces cost in Indianapolis,IN....??
In your area braces cost around $4700, but that's about what they are everywhere else.

Most dentists offer montly payment plans, which run around $150-$200 a month.

Good luck to you.
Reply:It is like a car payment around $400 a month. Crazy but so worth it.
Reply:about $4,000-$5,000
Reply:Ok first of all your retarded braces cost the same $5,000
Reply:I am here in Illinois and my orthodontist charges a flat rate for all braces (ceramic and regular) which is $5950. You might be able to call around and see if others do this or if they can give you an estimate. On average, braces range from $3000-$7000. Most orthodontists offer consultations for little to no fee. You should see at least 2 since treatment options and prices may vary. Depending on what the orthodontist finds, he will probably recommend that you have some teeth extracted. Some orthodontists try their best to not do extractions. Ask other people who have or had braces who they recommend.
Reply:Do you have dental coverage?

If you do then you may only be liable for your deductible. If not then you need to get a hold of a discount dental plan before getting the braces started.

You can get that at the web address below.

This plan will save you about half off on your braces.

I need someone who is an Orthodontist to answer this or anyone who might know these answers?

2010-05-17T23:02:00.002-07:00

Im doing my sophomore project on Orthodontist that is what im going to study for. I need to know what the salary for a specialized orthodontist is. All the schooling that you need or can do to be specialized in orthodontics. What are some skills you should work on having or need for this job. And if you are a orthodontist or specialized orthodontist can you please tell me what a day at work is like. Thank You

I need someone who is an Orthodontist to answer this or anyone who might know these answers?
Unless you work in a clinic you wont have a set salary. When you own your practice you take a percentage of the production your office makes. You will have to get your bachelors degree plus four years of dental school then two years of speciality schooling/interning. Helpful skills would be hand eye coordination, you also have to have excellent people skills to help your practice grow with orthodontics because you deal with the same people every month sometimes twice a month for years. I always recommend that patients find an ortho office where the really like the staff since they are basically married to them for the length of the treatment. In ortho the assistants honestly do most of the hands on work, taking impressions, measurements, adjusting bands etc. Hope this was helpful

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What kind of gum desiese is this?? (Better picture....) PLEASE HELP?

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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/sav...

There is a better picture...

if you dont see the problem compare the bottom gums to...

http://orthodontics.net.au/images/braces...

also please tell me how to fix it!!!!! Should i brush until it bleeds? plz help. thanks.

What kind of gum desiese is this?? (Better picture....) PLEASE HELP?
This is gingival hyperplasia commonly seen in orthodontic patients. The party line says that you just have to brush and floss better, but after 30 years I'm starting not to believe that. I think it has something to with the braces themselves. After all, braces work by tricking the body into remodeling tissues by triggering enzymes that dissolve bone and the periodontal ligament on one side of the tooth while creating more of the same on the other side. It might be that some people's gums are more susceptible to the forces applied by braces than others.

This is not a very scientific answer, but I've seen so MANY kids who take wonderful care of their teeth with this type of hyperplasia and even more who you would think SHOULD have this problem because their hygiene is terrible, but they don't.

Don't worry too much, though. Once the braces are removed, things will return to normal. In 30 years, I've only had to trim tissue in maybe 5 or 6 patients where they didn't return to 100% normal.
Reply:gyngivitis
Reply:Can you not compare yourself.
Reply:this is gingivitis, an inflammation of your gum. It's a response of your gum because of the infiltration of bacteria. the best way to fix it, is controlling your oral hygiene by brushing your teeth frequently and perfectly (all part of your teeth mustn't be missed). and do scaling as well, it can removed all your plaque accumulation.

What are the typical orthodontic loads for treatment with ceramic brackets?

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I want to determine if the shear bond strength of a certain ceramic bracket is adequate to prevent premature debonds and low enough to prevent enamel damage. I need to know what loads (values in MPA, N/sq.mm, etc.) are typically applied during orthodontics and if there is literature available that I can use.

What are the typical orthodontic loads for treatment with ceramic brackets?
I'm surprised all the arm-chair dental materials scientists out there aren't jumping all over this one. What in the world would cause you to plague yourself attempting to gather this information? If the bracket that you are enquiring about is currently used, then the answer would be yes under most circumstances it will prevent premature debonding and no it will not cause enamel damage. There is literature. Call information. Call any dental school in the U.S. Ask for the dental materials department. Ask to speak to anyone doing research. There you will find the answers you are seeking.

Cheap dentitst like collages???

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Cheap orthodontics.1?!?

ok Iam goin to a collage dentistry like "practice" that I can get braces should I got to the Collage dentistry center or go to a real ortho beacuse I went to a real one and It was goona cost me almost 9.000 dollars should I go to a Dentistry school ?

like how was your results at a dentist school .

Cheap dentitst like collages???
check all the orthodontics offices in your area or talk to your dentist and he or she will recommend you somebody , they know each other pretty well .

They are using now so many posibilities to pay for it , payment plan , so you can play monthly or weekly , its up to you how you can pay.

I know they are alot of money but at least you can pay as much you can afford.
Reply:i am attending penn foster career schools...its online and im doing a dental assistant program...its at your own pace there are no due dates and all your exams are online. its a lot of fun...go to www.pennfoster.com for more info. 22 exams and you have a bachlors degree in dental assistant.do one exam each day and youd be done in 22 days...easy as pie
Reply:dentist like collages? Is that like a picture of a lot of dentists?
Reply:yes
Reply:If you can't afford the orthodontics in the offices around you, the dental school orthodontic department might be a good way to go. The treatment is taught and supervised by orthodontists who usually have their own private practices. You know the work will be good because they teach to do things perfectly in school. The work may take longer or you may have longer appointments but it will be less expensive. The residents who are in the orthodontic programs who will be treating you usually were those who graduated at the tops of their classes in dental school.
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Dental post grads in ireland. Eligibility and other requirements.?

2010-05-17T23:01:00.002-07:00

looking for orthodontics postgrads in ireland. i need to know the eligibility, fees structure , visa formalities etc.

Dental post grads in ireland. Eligibility and other requirements.?
I hope you get a few answers to your question at these sites:

"Careers in Dentistry

Job prospects in Ireland are currently very good with salary levels higher in the earlier stages of a dental career than in most other areas."

"LIVING AND WORKING IN IRELAND"

"THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (RECOGNITION OF DENTAL QUALIFICATIONS) REGULATIONS, 1980."

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Whether to choose a General dentist or orthodontist for class2 division 2 malecclusion for a 12 yr old.?

2010-05-17T23:01:00.001-07:00

my daughter who is 12 yrs old has class 2 division 2 mollecclusion. and her lower jaw is too backwards. We went to a general dentist who also does orthodontics. He said it costs $4000, treatment: First phase he will put some blocks and some bite plate to correct the bite and then in the second phase he will put the braces. We had good referals for him from our friends.

But since OUR general dentist suggested us to go for ortho, we went to one and he said two options. extraction and nonextraction. In the first case he will remove the two upper first molar teeth and move back the other teeth and put braces. and second option was to use braces first and then herbst to move the lower jaw forward. He said the lower jaw is 6 mm backward. He kind of scared us saying that it's difficult to move it that forward it all depends on her growth of the lower jaw. The quote he gave was $5250 . We live in CAlifornia.

Is this case difficult to treat by a dentist?

Please help me choose.

Whether to choose a General dentist or orthodontist for class2 division 2 malecclusion for a 12 yr old.?
I beg you not seek treatment from a general dentist. I am an Orthodontist and have seen some poorly treated cases by dentists. Majority of them have no clue. I end up correcting a mess of an occlusion. I charge $5350 in my Northern California practice and am not big fan of Herbst appliance. Since your daughter is 12 yrs, it is possible achieve functional growth and I routinely use an applicance called MARA (Manidular Anterior Repositioning Device) with good results. Hope that helps.
Reply:Since your child is still young, you may wish to have that mal-occlusion surgically corrected, and the jaw properly lined up before you start pulling teeth, and jamming on braces. It IS difficult to move teeth that far, and the results are not good, since the teeth will never properly align.

See an oral surgeon first, and make it a team effort. If you are in S. california, I can give you the name of the top cosmetic dentist in the area --- people fly in from all over everywhere to see her.... and she has the best connections, and has it done correctly.... write me. I now live in another state, and I fly in to have her do my dentistry... as do my friends... she's that good.

Adult tooth growing in strangely?

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Last August I noticed a tooth beginning to protrude from my gums. My family dentist had a look at it and told me that I didn't have anything to worry about for the time being and that it was just an adult tooth that had come late (I'm 20). However, now it seems to be protruding from my gum at a very odd angle and rubbing up against the inside of my lip (it's a canine) and is changing the angle of the adult tooth beside it. The baby canine has yet to fall out. I'm worried as I am a student and have no dental insurance and my family doesn't have much money at this time of the year. I've never had a problem like this before. Should I be worried? Will I need orthodontics?

Adult tooth growing in strangely?
You should go to the dentist and have the baby tooth removed. There's a chance that the permanent tooth will ease into the correct position, or close to it, after that tooth is out of the way. But you may need braces down the road, when you can afford it.

Your dentist should have done something about this a long time ago.
Reply:Well, about the only option I can think of is braces.
Reply:you are twenty and still have a baby canine? You dentist is a moron WARNING IDIOT ALERT and should be replaced immediately.

The baby tooth needs to go and quick before all your other teeth are knocked out of alignment. If you are a full time student your family member that has insurance should be able to get you on their plan with little problem. At least get a second opinion, fast. Many small town dentists have payment options for those uninsured. Do it now while it will stil be manageable, braces are huge money.
Reply:you probably need the tooth pulled asap so it doesn't cause any more damage. another dentist should be able to tell you whether to pull the baby one and fix the other tooth, pull them both, or whatever other options...i obviously am not a dentist. :)

do you have any dentistry schools in your area? if so, call them and ask what it costs to come to the school as a patient. they are always looking for "volunteers" to practice on. the plus is that the student is good plus the dentist they are learning from are GREAT.

also, many dentist offer payment plans. call around and ask. same as orthodontist!

good luck! SD
Reply:Sorry to freak you out, but yes you should be worried. Go to the ortho immeditanty. You might need braces. (It doesn't hurt until you tighten it..ouch)

What is a herps appliance?

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For orthodontics

What is a herps appliance?
It is for people with an over bite..i have one..and it is connected to your back four teeth with medal caps..and then it come medal bars come down on each side that move your jaw foreward or backward
Reply:I Never heard of one, and i worked for a othodontist at one time,umm, ask google about that one,

Possible to get braces in another country then come to another country for treatment?

2010-05-17T23:00:00.002-07:00

i'm going to the philippines for the summer and will be getting braces. i'm there for about 2 months and will be coming back to illinois for the remainder of my time with braces. is it possible that i can get treatment here? like tightening it and having it removed? i called sears dental and asked if i can continue my treatment here and they said that i would still have to make the full payment of like 4,000 dollars because they would have to change the brackets to the ones they have. i'm thinking its their way of making money, but they said it's what all orthodontics do. is this true? is it possible for me to get treatment here when i already have braces? if so, how much will it cost me? is there an orthodontic that won't make me change my brackets and pay for the full price?

Possible to get braces in another country then come to another country for treatment?
yeah usualy Dentista wont work on other Dr. braces and if they do they want the full amount.....Unless you go to a phiippine Dr. in the states they might help you

cause you need to see a Dr every 2-4 weeks to change elastics and wires or just for a check or try a dental school.
Reply:IF YOU HAVE THE BRACES HERE IN THE USA ANY AMERICAN ORTHODONTIST FROM 'SEARS' WILL BE GLAD TO DO YOUR CASE.
Reply:The amount you would pay depends on the type of bands that are placed on your teeth and the quality of the records that you are able to bring into the practice upon your return. If you would like more information, please call me at 919-368-7012 or email me at mchapman@dcpartners.com. Michelle Chapman, Senior Director

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College Acceptance?

2010-05-17T23:00:00.001-07:00

Currently a sophomore in high school

GPA- 3.8 (because at my school, a 90 is a B)

If my high school did 90 as an A, my GPA would be 4.1

Freshmen courses- english 9 honors, drawing/painting, german 2, bio honors, geometry honors, american studies cp

Sophomore courses- english 10 honors, trig/alg 3 honors, german 3, chem honors, anatomy honors, american studies 2 cp

[Planned] Junior courses- english 11 honors, calculus cp, physics cp, biology AP, german 4 honors, world studies honors, philosophy honors

[Planned] Senior courses- humanities honors (combined eng, history, and philosophy), german 5 AP, statistics AP, genetics

Extracurricular- National Honors Society, Debate Team, varsity tennis team

No SAT scores yet

I want to go into medicine (perhaps psychiatry or orthodontics.. or on my morbid days, coroner)

What colleges could I get into?

College Acceptance?
Not without SATs of course. You get those done, and done well and I don't see why not.
Reply:You will definitely get accepted if you keep up your grades and get a decent SAT score. Try to do some extra circular activities and be a leader of a few clubs. That will impress the admission people. Try to take your SAT's or ACT's as soon as possible. Don't pick your major right away you will change your mind as you get older-trust me.
Reply:you definitely have a possibility of getting into nyu. a girl from my high school who was enrolled in all college prep coursed and only recieved mediocre grades got in there. your grades and extracirriculars are very good, but make sure you get some community service in there too :) i'm going to villanova university next year and my major will be psychology ... i hope to get into psychiatry one day as well. lots of school though. good luck :)
Reply:i have no idea about NYU or oxford, but i had a friend who got into baylor with similar stuff as you...oklahoma university is very good, easy to get into and still affordable...i wanted to commend you on your efforts though...you seem to be a very focused person and i hope for the best for you....and its good that you are keeping a wide variety of classes...my friend was going into pediatric oncology and she attended a camp for her major...they told her that its good to keep your classes broad but your activities specific, so keep up with nhs debate and tennis...they like commitment....oh, p.s: if you can handle any more in your life, you may try being prez of nhs...i was and it looks great on resume....

oh...and when you take your ap tests, try to focus the most on which ones pertain the most to your career because i took a ton but have of them don't count for my major requirements...it was a waste of time...

oh again...make sure to take the psat and do well...national merit scholars get crap loads of scholarships...and if you decide to attend ou, work on your act scores rather than sat...oklahoma schools like that

good luck
Reply:Oxford and NYU? What the hell, give it a try.

Full mouth implant reconstruction?

2010-05-17T23:00:00.000-07:00

how worth is it? my teeth are so bad, I think it's easier to just have implants. money is not an issue.

how complicated is that? is it easier to undergo many endodontic treatments, crownings, orthodontics, extractions than just get all the sht teeth out and have implants?

don't looking at all at money, would you suggest it..?

Full mouth implant reconstruction?
Have your mouth evaluated by a periodontist for gum structure and health. Have your mouth evaluated by an endodontist for potential complications of surgery. Have your mouth evaluated by a highly referred cosmetic dentist.

Implants are fine for the front ten teeth, top and bottom but may not be stable enough for the rest as they, obviously, are the biting surfaces for grinding your food and take more abuse than your front teeth.

google crown council or American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists for referrals to highly skilled specialists in this field.
Reply:Considering the same thing. I can't speak from experience (yet), but two very good general information sites I've come across:

http://www.mysmile.ca/article-3.php

http://www.mynewsmile.com/dental/dental_...

And http://www.costhelper.com/cost/health/de... says they run between $1250 and $3000 apiece, and occasionally up from there.

Can you help me with grammar?

2010-05-17T22:59:00.002-07:00

hi guys, i need to know if the following sentences are grammatically correct, if not can you help me to correct them?

1)Why do full dentures are defined aphysiological appliances?

2)What is the effect exploited by full dentures to adhere to the tissues?

3)Give the right definition of orthodontics.

4)Explain the difference between active and passive orthodontic appliances.

5)Make a list of the different areas composing a dental laboratory.

6)Speak about the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

Can you help me with grammar?
1. Why are full dentures defined as aphysiological appliances?

2. What is the effect of full dentures adhering to the tissues?

3. Give the correct definition of orthodontics

4. Explain the differences between active and passive orthodontic appliances. (assuming there is more than one difference). Otherwise it's fine.

5. Make a list of the different areas existing in a dental laboratory.

6. Explain the differences between the House of Lords and the House of Commons. (I think my question makes yours clearer)
Reply:Oops. Oh well, can't win them all. Report It

Reply:1)Why are full dentures defined as physiological appliances?

2)Already Correct

3)Already Correct

4)Already Correct

5)Make a list of the different areas that compose a dental laboratory.

6)Already Correct

College Acceptance?

2010-05-17T22:59:00.001-07:00

Currently a sophomore in high school

GPA- 3.8 (because at my school, a 90 is a B)

If my high school did 90 as an A, my GPA would be 4.1

Freshmen courses- english 9 honors, drawing/painting, german 2, bio honors, geometry honors, american studies cp

Sophomore courses- english 10 honors, trig/alg 3 honors, german 3, chem honors, anatomy honors, american studies 2 cp

[Planned] Junior courses- english 11 honors, calculus cp, physics cp, biology AP, german 4 honors, world studies honors, philosophy honors

[Planned] Senior courses- humanities honors (combined eng, history, and philosophy), german 5 AP, statistics AP, genetics

Extracurricular- National Honors Society, Debate Team, varsity tennis team

No SAT scores yet

I want to go into medicine (perhaps psychiatry or orthodontics.. or on my morbid days, coroner)

What colleges could I get into?

College Acceptance?
The first thing to do is become acquainted with some of the schools out there. For that check out:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/educat...

Now you have got a feel for some the schools go to:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csea...

Use it to find similar schools to those in the article above and ferret out more choices. Home in on a few schools that you like.

Go to those schools web sites and learn more about the schools. Once you know a bit about them drop a few of them (3 - 4) a line about getting admitted. Schools usually love it when you show an interest. Then simply do what they suggest. For example, it may come as a surprise, but schools often don't actually like AP - they prefer Honors classes. I see people taking heaps of AP - but it may actually be a turn off to schools. Experts who post a lot around here - like Neniaf - recon 3-4 AP is more than enough. Just one example of how getting in touch with schools can save you in counterproductive effort.

Ok now to the schools I like for you. With grades like that the ivies like Harvard are not out of the question. A tough ask, but I believe you have a shot. And Harvard for example only charges 10% if you earn under 180K and zero if you earn under 60K. NYU is also a possibility. To maximize your chances there check out:

http://www.enotalone.com/article/18690.h...

That would be the higher range type schools. Overseas universities have different entrance requirements. My understanding is that HS in the US is generally not good enough to get in - so Oxford may be out.

For middle choices consider schools like Pitzer and Carleton. I believe you have a good chance of getting into such schools. As a safety look into Wooster.

Thanks

Bill

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Broken bracket??!!?

2010-05-17T22:59:00.000-07:00

my bracket on my braces got detached from my tooth. the bracket is moving around and is flipped the other way. i told my orthodontics and they said that i hav 2 get them fixed tomorrow. does anyone no how it got unattached cuz all i had was water and them all of a sudden, it came off. anyone no wats rong???

Broken bracket??!!?
It happens sometimes. The glue weakens over time and they just pop off.
Reply:The glue just got weaker, the dentist probably didn't get it stuck on there good or something you ate loosened it.

Get off orthadontist expander early??????

2010-05-17T22:58:00.003-07:00

I have one of the orthadontist expander, similar to this one http://www.orthodontics.org/expander.jpg

except mine has huge plastic covers over all three of my molars on both sides of my mouth. I have been having some problems with it, such as, it has been cutting into my tongue severly, I think that I lost one of my baby molars inside the unremovable plastic covers, and I have another baby tooth (I kept my teeth in way longer than I should have) that is loose, but it has glue from the covers on it. My dad is also going to suggest that it come off early, but he doesnt really know much about teeth. Do you think my orthadontist will take my expander off early?

Get off orthadontist expander early??????
You have raised an excellent question and it is a dilemma when a bonded hyrax (that is what you have) is bonded to baby teeth and the teeth are exfoliating (coming out).

The bonded hyrax is now preventing the permanent teeth from erupting since you are shedding the primary teeth. You and your parents should speak to the orthodontist. It does sound like this appliance needs to be removed.

However, it will likely need to be replaced with another to hold the expansion that has been gained. A transpalatal arch or nance are holding appliances or a banded hyrax with bands on molars only if expansion is still needed. Attached is a link showing some of these appliances.
Reply:Expanders are put on for a reason, there is not enough room in your mouth. I would not recommend getting it off early if it is not in the best interest of your orthodontist. They are the boss, they went to school for 10+ years and they are trying to help your smile look beautiful.

I know they can be uncomfortable but it is making the treatment you have in the future be a more pleasurable one. I know it is hard not to play with a funny appliance in your mouth, but try and keep your tongue away from that area and this will keep the trauma to your tongue to a minimum.

Do orthodontic retainers have to be tightened?

2010-05-17T22:58:00.002-07:00

I have had my braces off for approximately 4 years after having them for about 2 and a half hears. I wear my retainer every night (otherwise i can tell they have moved and bother me when i put them back in) My retainers are loose i think i can click them in and out with my tongue. Do I need to get them tightened? My orthodontist who is actually my dentist but does some orthodontics did my braces and never mentioned me coming to have them tightened after having the braces off. Do i need to have them tightened? Just curious? I go for regular checkups and i tell them i wear them and he said they havent moved much but has never mentioned having them tightened should i mention it? thanks!

Do orthodontic retainers have to be tightened?
REtainers are simply there to retai nthe shape of your teeth. They are not there to move your teeth, like braces do, and that is why they tighten braces. Retainers don't need to be tightened, although if they find that the shape is not working too well, your orthodontist can easily bend a part of it without breaking it. It's not tightning, it's more of repositioning. It's normal if you can click them in and out with your tongue, but consult your ortho just in case, because they might want to adjust it. REadjusting retainers don't hurt.
Reply:I'm not sure if they tighten retainers, but I get mine adjusted every 6 months or so. If it feels weird, just ask him if it needs to be adjusted
Reply:I don't think so. I've had my braces off for over two years and I visit my orthodontist regularly and he has never mentioned tightening them to me, he only tells me to wear it every night.
Reply:yes you can get them tightened. usually after u wear ur retainers for a few months u go back to get them tightened. if ur teeth have shifted slightly it prolly is becuz they r loose.

Financial assistance for kid who desperately needs braces?

2010-05-17T22:58:00.001-07:00

Does anyone know of any financial assistance for a kid who needs braces bad but cannot afford $6000.00 for them. My son has Florida kidcare but his dental insurance does not cover orthodontics. Any ideas?

Financial assistance for kid who desperately needs braces?
If you can find a dental training school in your nearby area, they can do treatment for training purposes or research for a fraction of the cost.
Reply:contact the Shriner's organization, they may be able to help.

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TEETH GAP: Please suggest on options?

2010-05-17T22:58:00.000-07:00

I am 27, Male. I have gap in my front teeth. I have consulted a orthodontics doctor. It was very basic examination. I was asked to get the X-rays and Models ( which cost around $400).

Secondly, my insurance doesn't have ortho coverage and they told me treatment would cost as high as $5000. I have tried to get ortho coverage added to my insurance; looks like it was not possible with my existing group insurance.

Now, I am wandering around with the following questions ?

1. Is it really possible to get gaps closed at 27 ?

2. Are there any suggestions about the type of the treatment (should be inexpensive, since I can't afford $5000 )?

3. Anyways, doctor said he would decide about treatment plan after the X-rays (spending like $400 on this).. Not sure what Doctor would say afterwards.

4. What would be the best possible solution to this problem with the given constraints.

Thanks.

TEETH GAP: Please suggest on options?
1. As long as the bone and tissue are healthy and not webbed between your front teeth, it is definitely possible to close the gaps at your age. Teeth can be straightened at any age.

2. If you are not keen on braces now, as I said above, teeth can be straightened at any age. If it is important for your career now, then arrangements can be made to pay for treatment over time or through CareCredit and stretch out the payments for as long as you like.

3. Orthodontic records would need to be done in any office to have a baseline measurement and create a treatment plan. The cost of $400 is in line with the average for that.

4. Without having the records, no one can tell you if this is the best possible solution to your problem. That is why you need to have records done. You cannot create a treatment plan without having an assessment.

After you have had your records done, the information will be more readily available for the dentist to offer you options for treatment. You are the one who has to decide if the dentist's recommendations fit with your lifestyle. There is more than one way to fix any dental problem.
Reply:Ermm i would say dont spend money if you want to give it away send it to me rather then that just be confedent
Reply:leave it as it is mate
Reply:Without looking at your casts it would be hard to say if you have other options. One thing to consider is you could do veneers to close the "diastemas" which is as costly as braces. Long term you would be better off to get braces. It will be more benificial as far as your bite, condile placement (tmj), and digestive health.

Veneers involve removing some of your enamel in order for them to bond them to your teeth. So you would be looking at possible seepage and then crowns.

Most orthodontist will let you pay monthly payments on your treatment. That was the case with me. I was 30 when I got my braces, now almost 10 years later I have more confidence in my appearance and my patients have more respect for me as a dental technician.

Hope this helps.

Metal braces, and colored braces!!!! PLEASE ANSWER QUICK!!!!!!!!?

2010-05-17T22:57:00.003-07:00

My sister Trisha is 11 years old. She is going to the orthodontics soon, because of the spaces in her teeth and also because she has buck teeth as well. She keeps on asking me if because her dentits says she is going to get (train tracks) metal braces, if she cannot get coloured braces. I heared she will still get metal braces, and will also still get coloured ones over them.Or something like that

(But the truth is that I don't have a clue.)

SO COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT THE WHOLE SYSTEM ABOUT GETTING METAL AND COLOURED BRACES?

(before my sister turns me mad)

OH, and can you still get braces if you still have baby molars left?

Metal braces, and colored braces!!!! PLEASE ANSWER QUICK!!!!!!!!?
THey are metal. The "colour" is the rubber bands that orthodontists put over the bamds.

TEll her that the worst part is the taste of the glue. :) Seriously! The pain is like nothing compared to the taste! Sprite will immediately KILL the taste.

I don't think you can get braces w/ baby teeth in.

Also, there is no such thing as coloured braces.
Reply:They are metal, but the dentist like opens them up and puts colours in. So it's metal edges but you can see the colours, and no usually if you have baby molars they take them out before the braces go in.
Reply:There are lots of options these days, but you may pay more for less noticeable braces. I think what you are talking about is where they glue the metal brackets to your teeth but then they can put little colored elastic rings on each bracket to hold the wire in place. I'm not an orthodontist and I don't know the technical terms for all of the parts, but I had braces 14 years ago. I used to pick different colored pieces, and I would sometimes have 2 colors alternating. Tell your sister goos luck, and it will all be worth it when she's done.
Reply:Okay, here you go, the braces are not actually colored. The color is rubber bands. You are allowed to change you rubber bands whenever you want to. You can get any combination of colors. I know a lot of people who color them seasonally. Metal braces are the same. You see, you put the rubber bands, and rap them around the metal braces. There is no colored braces thing. Yes you can still get braces if you have baby molars left.
Reply:The actual braces (wires, brackets etc) are NOT coloured. The only coloured part of the braces are the little coloured rings that go around the brackets. So you're sister is probably going to get normal braces and then she'll be able to chose colours to hold the brackets on the braces closed.

There is however a type of braces that don't require colours called 'speed braces' so maybe you're sister is getting these? If she does she can just ask for colours if she wants them. I have speed braces and I just ask to have colours put on (to make them look nice) even though they aren't necessary =]
Reply:They don't actually put the braces on the baby teeth. You don't have baby molars, your molars are permanent. The ortho is probably putting the braces on the girl so help control how straight her permanent teeth come in. It's easier to move them when they come in.

Tell her it's easier to get the color bands put around her braces to hold the wire on instead of that metal "thread" stuff they use. Also, don't get the color black or clear rubber bands..they get dirty easy and black makes ur teeth look weird.
Reply:Theyre all silver, metal, the color comes from the bands you can get around them.

What is the most lucrative specialty for a Dental Assistant?

2010-05-17T22:57:00.002-07:00

I've heard it's Orthodontics and Surgery. I am about to graduate and will be a Registered Dental Assistant. I am trying to figure out how to make the best living while I continue my education.

If anyone can tell me how much they make doing what they're doing or which field pays more in California, that would be great. Thanks!

What is the most lucrative specialty for a Dental Assistant?
PLEASE, don't go into dental assisting to make the most money! You need to like what you do and the people you work with. In most cases you will make more money staying in an office that skipping around looking for cash. I know you are trying to find a way to make a living and being a R.D.A. is great. Try contacting The American Dental Association to find out the average pay in your area. Personally, I love periodontics and Oral Surgery, but I have also worked in GP offices and Ortho. and each have their advantages and disadvantages. Go with your heart and talk to your instructors they should have the best ideas for your area. Best of Luck, congrats on graduation.

Does anyone know the average cost...?

2010-05-17T22:57:00.001-07:00

of orthodontics in Northwest Louisiana? I've heard anywhere from $2500-$5500.

Does anyone know the average cost...?
That is a good question, most orthodontics can be expensive. If you want to know how you can save money on orthodontics and Dental services check out this website.

http://www.pathway2save.com
Reply:yu have heard right. that is about the average price all across north america
Reply:It depends on the specific procedure you will have done. The best thing to do would be to pick any orthodontist and have an exam/consultation. After that, they can give you a treatment plan and quote prices. While you will have to pay for the exam, once they have given you a copy of the treatment plan/price list, you can call your insurance and see if they will cover it as well as be able to shop around by calling orthodontists and asking about the cost of the specific procedures outlined in your plan.
Reply:I'm a dentist, and that sounds about right, though you're likely to pay a lot closer to 5500 than 2500.
Reply:500,000
Reply:My braces were about that much. (I got them recently). But yes your probably right. A lot of things vary though. How long you'll have them, what kind of braces, any other appliances. But yes the average cost is what you think. :)

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Orthodontists?/Dentists?

2010-05-17T22:57:00.000-07:00

I'm in high school and I recently decided I would like to go into dentistry/orthodontics...any suggestions on classes I should take?/Advice in general

Also, my stepdad would like me to go to Michigan State, is this a school that is beneficial to my goal?

Orthodontists?/Dentists?
im a junior in high school.

My Orthodontist told me classes that would be good to take.

Basically, you need to have all your science classes, like Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

Same with Math.

extra classes recommended to take are, Entrepreneurship and Accounting, im currently taking both, and they definetely will help you to manage your own business.

Being an Orthodontist just isnt about Dentistry, its definetely also about how well you manage your business, and i will tell you,these classes are teaching me a lot.

And Michigan State would be beneficial, during your junior and senior year of college be sure to take the classes required for acceptance into the Dental School you want to go to. unfortunately there is not a dental school in Michigan, but there are in Illinoise, Indiana, and Minnesota, which are nearest to Michigan.

Should I extract or place a crown for last tooth in upper left corner? $0 vs. $500?

2010-05-17T22:56:00.003-07:00

The tooth in question is the last tooth on the upper left side at the back. All my wisdom tooth have been extracted. The only problem I can see is that my lower back tooth won't have a chomping partner. The dentist said I shouldn't have any problem with teeth movement since I've had orthodontics as a child. Financially, I don't know if I want to spend $500 on a tooth that's the last in line and is all the way in the back so when I smile it won't be that obvious. Painwise/Recovery wise, which is faster to recover? I dont want to take too many days off from work. I'm 28 years old by the way.

Should I extract or place a crown for last tooth in upper left corner? $0 vs. $500?
I use all my molars to chew so I would keep the tooth and settle for the crown. But I suppose it depends on your eating style.
Reply:I would do the crown. I still feel uncomfortable where my wisdom teeth were removed and I cant imagine having a normal tooth missing in my mouth. My tougue will forever go into the "hole" and food too. I would pay the 500 bucks.
Reply:PULLING IT ISN'T ANY MORE PAINFUL THAN A BAD HEADACHE I WOULD HAVE IT PULLED........
Reply:I actually had the same problem and went with the removal. I was back at work the next day. It took a few days to heal so I used the other side to chew, now I can't even tell it's gone.

They do say if you can save a tooth save it. GL in your decision.
Reply:I have had mine pulled and have no problems. After a few months you don't even have a whole there. I never notice mine being gone. As for having it pulled I never even took the pain meds they gave me when I had it done. It really didn't bother me I was back at work the next day. The thing that bothers me is having to keep your mouth packed all day after having it done.
Reply:Its better to have the tooth fixed. Many dentists have office hours on evenings and weekends nowadays, so you won't miss work. Check with 1-800-Dentist to find a dentist close to you that has the hours you like with one phone call.

How much do you think this position will paY?

2010-05-17T22:56:00.002-07:00

it's White orthodontics, private practice, state of the art equipment, only doctor in Virginia who does what he does.. only 8 doc's in the whole Unites States..

So i went to his job fair last night, and got a call back this morning for 2nd interview. I can't help but wonder how much they would pay. It's an entry level position. Mostly front desk, but some in the lab, with on the job training offered.

Out of 15 people they are looking for only 1 person.

And most people have been there 6, 7, 10 years...

I didn't want to ask how much he'd offer, but how much do YOU think? an hour..

* his main experience needed was customer serive and i have 4 yrs of experience in that field.

How much do you think this position will paY?
My guess, for the right person at least $50K. This position has great influence on the success of the office because the Customers contact you first. I think a "professionally minded" person would be well worth the money. Don't sell your Customer Service skills short. Start the negotation high, you can always come down.
Reply:oohh thats tough, it really depends on what the going rate in your area is.

try salary.com

they tend to be pretty accurat.
Reply:You are sooo lucky...

But I have no clue
Reply:9.75

I dont know how to deal with these girls in my class....?

2010-05-17T22:56:00.001-07:00

ok well there are these two girls in my 9th period class, that are SO unbelievably FREAKING annoying. Seriosuly i have never been around girls that have anooyed me quite as much as them. They both are pretty, they like to write on stickys and put them on my back, writing stuff like, meanie, azshole, and drawing d1cks and then posting them on my back. They call themsevles "spontaneous" but really they just are annoying, once of them laughs at everything, and the other named kelly, OMFG she is so freaking UGLY, i mean she is like this short, which both of them are, girl who has a big behind, and huge breasts, but she has this face which is so nasty. and she has these teeth, which are like these:

http://www.aso.org.au/Images/Orthodontic...

which I SWEAR TO you are like those but not as crowded, lol. She thinks she is funny. She keeps hitting me with HARD covered books, and when im laying my head on the table she keeps lifting the table up and ..

I dont know how to deal with these girls in my class....?
OKay I will probably get thumbs down but whatever. If I was you I would have been hit them. I don't care what anyone says. You don't touch me and get away with it. You have to have self respect. I understand you dont want to get in trouble and whatnot, but big deal. You will get in trouble once in your life. I think that next time they do it, you should warn them. Be like, "Just leave me alone. I don't like you and you don't like me so fu*k off."If they hit you or whatever you should hit them back. If you get into a fight, just tell your self its well worth it.

If you dont want to resort to fighting, I think you should tell a counselor. Of course they are going to call you a snitch and what not but just call her bit*h. I think that they will eventually sto ptormenting you. These are the type of girls who try and make people feel bad and talk shyt behind you back. I don't let it get to me. When girls talk about me I shrug it off. Though a couple of times it did get physical. Just say that you are a loser and you are miserable.
Reply:id beat the sh!t out of them, but you probably dont wanna get in trouble. lol

go to your guidance councler and maybe get switched out of the class, or tell the teacher.
Reply:Go to a book store and get this book called " Dealing with difficult people" it is a great book!
Reply:well first of all if theyre hitting you in the head with books and grabbing your hair and pulling your head up and down is assault. Have you talked to a counselor? Have you stood up to them, They sound like a bunch of twits and i bet if you were to go up to them and in a stern voice say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH they will get the hint...you sitting there letting them do this to you is a joke to them and they will continue until you stand up to them otherwise you're going to have to deal with them..speak up Talk to a counselor or a principal before it gets worse.
Reply:just switch desks
Reply:tell them to shut the hell up and to leave you alone.

hahahahah

it will work

:)
Reply:I WOULD BEAT THE **** OUT OF THE M
Reply:Switch tables -- you just spent 15-20 minutes writing a rant on these two idiots, and you can fix it all with one simple request. Why continue to suffer?

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I dont know how to deal with these girls in my class....?

2010-05-17T22:56:00.000-07:00

Do colleges prefer when you take undergrad at their shool?

2010-05-17T22:55:00.001-07:00

I am thinking about becoming an orthodontist and I dont know where i should complete undergrad: a local community college or the University where i want to gradute from with a degree in orthodontics.

Do colleges prefer when you take undergrad at their shool?
Well you can't get a bachelor at all community colleges - some you can - most you can't. If you can't then you need to transfer to a 4 year university or a community college that allows you to.

And people are usually advised to do postgraduate studies at a different school - although not always. At my university they were quite happy to admit me to a PhD program if I wanted to.

It is not a straightforward question whether to go directly to university or to a community college first. The issues have been examined before:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

I know I will probably get thumbs down from those with a different view - and that is fine - but I believe your best bet is to go to a community college as it will save you a lot of money. However do become acquainted with the issues before making your decision by reading the link. Even better have a talk with a career adviser\guidance councilor about it as well.

Thanks

Bill
Reply:It is generally advised that you do not get a graduate degree from the same place you got your undergraduate degree.

There are lots of reasons for it, the most obvious being that you will get sick of the same atmosphere after so many years.
Reply:Well, you can't get a 4-year degree from a community college, for one thing. I don't know how it works for medical school, but for graduate schools, colleges prefer that you go somewhere else. It's considered bad form to stay in the same school for your entire education.
Reply:I think its up to you. If you really enjoy the school and area that its in-- the go for it. I got my BA and Masters from the same university. I really liked my professors and the town I lived in-- that makes a difference.

You decide if its good or not, but it does give you a chance to make some strong connections in the school and community that might be helpful when you get out.

If I get the braces off without retainers, will my teeth be able to go back to the original position?

2010-05-17T22:55:00.000-07:00

I have been wearing braces for 1.5 years. I developed TMJ and facial nerve paralysis. My bite is completely off. When I tried to bite food that is a little bit harder, my jaw and neck feel sore. I also have tongue constrictions due to the narrowed arch which cause my tongue to have a burning sensation. My question is, if I have the braces off without retainers, what is the likelyhood for all my teeth to move back to the original position? I wish I had never started orthodontics treatment!

If I get the braces off without retainers, will my teeth be able to go back to the original position?
your teeth will move back to there place! You might want to talk to your orthodontist though... Your bite should not be off like that! I remember biting my cheeks and tongue sometimes because of the way my teeth were moving but in the long run the look great!!
Reply:Ugh, that sucks! I got braces to FIX my TMJ. : (

Your teeth will move back, yes; even with a retainer, they tend to shift slightly. So you might be able to save your jaw. I feel for you, though -- TMJ sucks, and for it to come AFTER you got braces is pretty much the crappiest thing ever.
Reply:Well, first off tell your dentist/orthodontist about the TMJ...they can use the braces to move your jaw and teeth around to fix what they messed up, and hopefully that will straighten you bite out too. And the likelyhood is 100%. I was actually surprised at how quickly it went. I got my braces off when I was 15 and I only wore my retainer at night right from the start. Bad Move. After a month, I had to go in and get all sorts of things done to fix what I did. Now, thankfully, my teeth are straight, but only because I wore my retainer exactly how they told me to. They aren't kidding around when it comes to those things... Its pretty much a retainer for life. But only at night, so really... who cares?
Reply:Yes they will i know loads of people too lazy to wear their retainer and they have just moved back

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Should I get invisalign or metal braces?

2010-05-15T22:21:00.002-07:00

I went to the orthodontics and found out the cost and how long it'll ROUGHLY take:

invisalign- $159.50 for 20 months + $1800 down payment

metal braces- $135 for 20 months + $700 down payment

they wil take about the same amount of time except i don't know which one i want. I am more interested in invisalign since, well its invisible but which one has a bigger/longer effect? or are they the same?

which one would you get? im 15 years old

Should I get invisalign or metal braces?
I had metal braces and didn't use my retainers and my teeth have slightly moved. i talked normal though...i had a friend with invisalign and she talked kind of funny lol. but her teeth came out straight but still not as straight as mine. im not sure if they use retainers.
Reply:I say go with metal because do you see that down payment? I heard invisalign doesnt work well with crowding (if you have it.) Your parents will probably like to pay 700 compared to 1800. Metals are obviously cheaper, i say go with metal (and you get to pick fun colors! yeah!) Have fun! When do you get it?

God Bless!

Loose Teeth

Retainers...?

2010-05-15T22:21:00.001-07:00

Okay, so my friend's orthodontics person said that she had to wear her retainers for the rest of her life if you got braces...%26amp;%26amp; her friend's orthondontics person said that too and I'm just wondering if it's true or not becuase I don't believe that it's true...

Retainers...?
its not something that has to be done it is just something smart to do to make sure your teeth dont start shifting again
Reply:I haven't heard of that, but that doesn't mean it's not true.
Reply:An Orthodontist is a licensed doctor with an extensive education.. I would say that the doc is probably right. As you grow older your gums change and your teeth can shift. Wearing nightly retainers allows the teeth to remain aligned in place. This is absolutely true.
Reply:mostly true, because after the braces come off the teeth can shift back to their previous state.
Reply:i don't think its true. usually you only start with braces %26amp; then change to retainers. after a period of time, then you will be able to stop wearing completely!
Reply:it depends on their teeth.

depending if their teeth moved fast or slow.

if i were them, i'd listen to the ortho.

many people who never wore their retainer had there teeth go back to the way they were.

so basically they wasted time %26amp; money on those pesky braces.

i would wear the retainer.
Reply:You don't have to do anything...

but orthodontists leave the retainer behind your bottom teeth in until you are 21 and after that they still recommend you keep it so your bottom teeth (which usually move the easiest) don't get crooked again.

As for the retainer on the outside of your top teeth- we only want you to wear those for a month or so and then after that just when you sleep.
Reply:Well, for the first few weeks its vital to wear your retainers day and night. After a month or so, it is ok to wear them only at night. Once a year passes of this, you can wear them off and on.

As for the "rest of your life" statement. Not really necessary.
Reply:okay well after you have braces, normally you get a permanent retainer which is glued to the inside of your teeth and you cant feel it after awhile. sometimes people dont get permanent ones and they just wear their retainers at night after you wear your retainer 24/7 the first 6 months.
Reply:It is sadly, true. You "have" to wear it in a sense that it will prevent yourr teeth from misalignment. It is obliged that a person should wear it as often as the person can but it is not compulsary.

If the person thinks or the dentist thinks that the teeth are not that prone to movement or has settled and will not budge, then he may consider lessening or eliminating the need to wear a retainer.

I am supposed to wear a retainer now untill the end of the year.. but my teeth dont move so much anymore. So i decided to bin it. The dentist is not complaining.. YET...
Reply:i have never heard of that, but i know of permanant retainers thats glued to the back of your teeth that are there untill you break it lol.
Reply:you should wear them for 2 years faithfully. after that wear them only at night for 6 months or so then you could skip a night, eventually you should only have to wear them 1 night a week. when it gets tight to put them in that means you need to wear them more often.

Can You Practice All ???

2010-05-15T22:21:00.000-07:00

Dentist, complete general dentistry then their specialized field (Maybe Orthodontics), I would like to know if you can practice them all ???

Can You Practice All ???
No. Once you become a specialist, you are required to limit yourself to doing only the procedures involved in that particular specialty.

For example, if you complete a post-grad program in orthodontics and become an orthodontist, you are not allowed to do things like extractions, fillings, root canals, crowns and bridges, etc. even though you know how (having learned it in dental school).

If you are a specialist and you were found to be doing procedures outside the scope of your specialty, you might get in hot water with the state dental board (the government body that handles licensure and regulations).
Reply:A dentist can only practice genreal dentistry. But if they start specializing in ortho dentistry they can not go back and prective general dentistry again.

Invisalign, x-rays and pierced ears??

2010-05-15T22:20:00.003-07:00

I am going to get invisialign soon. And I was wondering how often you have to get orthodotic x-rays. cus i already got the first ones done today when i went to my consultation visit. but i am also gonna get my ears pierced really soon and i know you cant have any jewelry on when you take x-rays. so if i get my ears pierced i wont be able to like take them out for a little while so i was just wondering if there will be time for them to heal if i get my ears pierced sometime next week, before i take my next x-rays. i still havent done the impressions and all that stuff yet for invisialign and i already know that it takes a month for the invisialign to come back once my orthodontics orders it. so i just would like to know how long until the next x-rays after you get invisalign actually in. and after the six months or healing time can you take your earrings out for like 5-10 minute and put them right back in so i can take x-rays and put them right back in??

Invisalign, x-rays and pierced ears??
When i got braces, i only had to get xrays on the consultation visit and i never remember having to take my earrings off.

Postcard ideas?

2010-05-15T22:20:00.002-07:00

i'm doing a contest to make a postcard. it has to relate to dentalness and orthodontics

Postcard ideas?
How about a close up on teeth with braces, with the braces made to look like roads, and each tooth is labled like "molar town" or whatver. Then it can have a title like "Greetings from (put company name here)" Then, on the back, it can have the adress of the place and the rest of the regular postcard stuff.
Reply:Sounds cool!!

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Tongue thrust?

2010-05-15T22:20:00.001-07:00

Well, recently I've been trying to figure out what caused my open bite. I turned 18 not too long ago.

I do grind my teeth, but I brought a mouth guard which works really well.

Sadly I do suck my thumb ( old habit that I still do off guard =\ )

What really freaked me out was tongue thrust. Honestly, I'm not even sure anymore, but when I read about tongue thrust I noticed when I swallow, my tongue goes between where my open bite is. It seems that I'm purposely putting it there because I'm really paranoid at the moment.

If I wanted to confirm if I have tongue thrust or not where would be the best place to go? Dentist? orthodontics? Therapy?

I don't plan on getting braces since my teeth are fine with a slight open bite, but I don't want them to get any worse if it was caused from tongue thrust.

Tongue thrust?
I had that same problem.

I got braces but I had to anyways cause they were really f uked up.

But I just practiced on making my tongue push at the roof of my mouth everyday...thats literally all I did..%26amp;%26amp; it took forever to finally start doing it.

%26amp;%26amp; so I don;t do it no more.
Reply:You could try to get a tongue thrust appliance...but it looks like a medieval torture device. Your open bite may or may not have been caused by that and the thumb sucking. Some people have one just because that's how they developed. If you want to see about fixing it, go to your regular dentist. If they think you'd be better off with an orthodontist, they'll refer you out.

Just try really hard not to do it...I know that's easier said than done, though!

Can anybody tell me about the US Naval Dental Postgraduate School in Bethesda, Maryland?

2010-05-15T22:20:00.000-07:00

I want to pursue a degree in orthodontics and apparently i heard about US Navy owning that school/hospital in Maryland. Can anybody tell me about that school? What's its purpose? Is it actually possible to get a dental degree there? Is it free to US Navy personnel?

Can anybody tell me about the US Naval Dental Postgraduate School in Bethesda, Maryland?
CONTACT NAVAL POSTGRADUATE DENTAL SCHOOL

Address: 8901 Wisconsin Ave

Bethesda, MD 20889

General Phone Number: (301) 295-2890

Financial Aid Phone Number: Not Provided

Admissions Phone Number: Not Provided

Website: Not Provided

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE DENTAL SCHOOL PROFILE

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School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not Provided

Program Length: More Than 4 Years

Undergraduate Degree Offered: No

Graduate Degree Offered: No

First Professional Degree Offered: Yes

Grants Medical Degree: Not Provided

Tribal College: No

Historically Black College: No

Student Body Populations: Not Provided

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The above information on Naval Postgraduate Dental School has been provided in part by The National Center for Education Statistics. The Education Department Website makes no guarantees that such information is accurate or up-to-date. For complete information on enrollment and other school statistics, contact Naval Postgraduate Dental School through the channels indicated above.

i hope you love your new job digging in peoples moths..

My brother is getting invisalign and he has 2 dental insurances. Can he use both for the discount?

2010-05-15T22:19:00.003-07:00

I called customer service of the orthodontics and they didnt know. they said to ask on the next visit but that would be payment. Please Answer.

My brother is getting invisalign and he has 2 dental insurances. Can he use both for the discount?
If his insurance covers invisalign then his primary insurance will cover first then his secondary. If he doesn't have a primary and secondary then they will pay evenly. Of course that is after co-pays and deductibles.
Reply:He needs to talk to the companies. In most cases one is the primary and the other is the secondary provider of coverage. It depends on what is in the policies.

I want to be an Orthodontist assistant!!! need info?

2010-05-15T22:19:00.002-07:00

average pay? and ive googled this over and over. but i cant find any good websites for orthodontics, like the basics. not for an average patient trying to learn about the basics of braces. i want in depth stuff of elastics and stuff.

thank you!!!! i have noooo idea why i want to do this...

I want to be an Orthodontist assistant!!! need info?
I think it depends but the average is like $40,000+?

I know one orthodontist assistant who gets paid $52,000 with bonus, but I think shes like the head assistant. I dont know, I'll ask her again when I see her.

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My tooth surgery?

2010-05-15T22:19:00.001-07:00

I had tooth surgery May of last year and the doctor put me to

sleep and pulled my tooth out, then he put in a chain connecting to my spring on my braces. After that he waited for me to wake up and told me what he had done, then he sent me to the orthodontics. They connected the chain to a elastic band to make it come in faster. Then just 3 weeks ago I saw the tooth. And now it is almost all the way in. But it took a WHOLE YEAR! While my tooth was still in my gums it was horizantal not vertical! How weird is that?

Well... Why is it that it took sooooo long for to finally grow in? I've been taking Motrin to stop the pain but sometimes that doesnt do it! What else do you recommend?

My tooth surgery?
Take 2 tablets of Tylenol and 2 tablets of Advil at the same time.I just had 13 teeth pulled and that is what my dentist told me to do.It really helps a lot.
Reply:it was in the wrong position, so when they started to close the gap your other tooth comes in. i have a gap and my ortho is going to close it adn they said to take advil or ibuprofin

Who makes more $?

2010-05-15T22:19:00.000-07:00

Does a general dentist make more or less than an orthodontic dentist?

Also in researching dental schools to appy to, I have seen that to become an orthodontics that you go through a specialization program that lasts 2 years. But the programs I see lasts three years. Are there some that last two years?

Someone at the dental school told me that once you specialize that you cannot perform any other procedures, such as a general dentist, but a general dentist can do all of them, just chooses not to. Is this correct?

Who makes more $?
orthos make more
Reply:Orthodontists make more money, because they are more specialized.
Reply:Orthodontists make more on average.

I believe there are ortho schools that are 2 years (I have also heard of both: 2 %26amp; 3 years).

The information you heard at the dental school is correct...kind of funny, huh? =]

(if you're trying to decide what to do, you might want to observe some different dental specialists. It seems most make enough, and enjoyment of one's profession probably goes a longer way than income. The other thing is, to become an orthodontist, you will likely need to be in the top 10% of your dental class -- pretty stiff competition.) Take care.
Reply:Wow tough one but I have got to say a Dentist makes More only because a Ortho gets a Certain fee say in California Central valley) orthos runs about 3,800 or a lil more each case is different as to a Dentist they have patients coming in for various treatments all the time crowns bridges etc... I have to say a dentist makes more then a Orthodontist!!!!!!!!

I need to know how much each person makes?(average $)?

2010-05-15T22:18:00.002-07:00

General Dentist?

Orthodontists?(how many years after dental school to be orthodontics)

Cosmetic dentist?(how many years after dental school?)

I need to know how much each person makes?(average $)?
General Dentist - Median annual earnings of salaried dentists were $129,920 *maybe now 200.000 in 2007, in May 2004. Earnings vary according to number of years in practice, location, hours worked, and specialty.

Self-employed dentists in private practice tend to earn more than do salaried dentists, and a relatively large proportion of dentists is self-employed. Like other business owners, these dentists must provide their own health insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits.

Orthodonists - I have read that it is 2-4 years.

Average Hourly Pay: $78.56 , at least 30.00 more now!

Average Annual Salary: $163,410 , of course this is about 100,000.

Cosmetic Dentist - Is basically a Gen Dentist with extra training(i.e.CE courses) that earns $150,000-$200,000
Reply:to know how much each person makes go to the website salary.com

For any specialty in dentistry it can take from 2-3 years after dental school, depending on which school you go. Only Oral and maxillofacial surgery takes 4-6 years after dental school.
Reply:As a General Dentist (DMD) I can tell you that in my own private practice, my median earnings were right at: $207,000.00 for 2006.
Reply:general dentist-10 teeths/per day

Orthodontists-5 teeths/per day

Cosmetic dentist-no teeth

Dental insurance cover invisalign?

2010-05-15T22:18:00.001-07:00

does great west life insurance cover invisalign? it covers orthodontics, but does invisalign count?

Dental insurance cover invisalign?
I dont know anything about west but I had invisalign and my insurance covered half of it, so I was left with $2400 out of my pocket but I think it was worth it
Reply:I dont think it does. Its like the same when you wear glasses. They'll pay for glasses, but not contacts.

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Where do I find the rubber ring that holds charms for cell phone antenna's?

2010-05-15T22:18:00.000-07:00

Ok, now I am going nuts here.

I have checked everywhere and have not come up with this item.

This rubber ring is clear, or whatever color they come in, and it slides over the cell phone antenna with a charm attached to it.

Not the landyard type. The rubber ring is approx. 10mm

I have no clue what they are called or where to find them.

I have checked two local hobby stores, and on Ebay. On Ebay I do not know what name to put into the search to locate them.

I even tried looking under orthodontics. Nothing!

Thanks!

Where do I find the rubber ring that holds charms for cell phone antenna's?
I saw them in the craft section of my local walmart. I just used a "ouchless" Hair band that came in a package I had that I never use.
Reply:go to accessories store at the mall. and describe it to the clerk.
Reply:You could buy an o-ring at a hardware store and then use metal jump rings to ad the charms onto the o ring.
Reply:Try Oriental Trading.. They might have it. I know they have them for the phone charms ( long piece of stringy thingy)

I want to be an Orthodontist assistant!!! need info?

2010-05-15T22:17:00.003-07:00

average pay? and ive googled this over and over. but i cant find any good websites for orthodontics, like the basics. not for an average patient trying to learn about the basics of braces. i want in depth stuff of elastics and stuff.

thank you!!!! i have noooo idea why i want to do this...

I want to be an Orthodontist assistant!!! need info?
I think you'll want to check out colleges in your area.... look for Certified Dental Assistant programs. Make sure they are Accredited programs. Once you have that, I think you could work in any dental related office.

Maybe try to contact an orthodontists office and see what their Dental Assistants make.
Reply:Go to a medical college. COLLEGE.

Could this nite get any worse?

2010-05-15T22:17:00.002-07:00

2day i wuz sooooo happy b/c it wuz a god day.... then i found out i just lost ovuh $200 worth of dance clothes... %26amp; i got a performance 2morro... then i had an orthodontics appntmint %26amp; those morons tighteneied my braces WRONG cuz i swallowed a (tiny) piece of metal while eatin speghitti 4 dinnr!!! then my cat got a hairball... on the carpet n my room(oh fun)... so yea... i m just goona go 2 bed %26amp; hope things git bettuh 2 morro... GOODNITE

Could this nite get any worse?
Everybody has those bad days where EVERYTHING goes wrong.... but then again its pay for those few days of th year where everything goes RIGHT....... right?
Reply:i hope so too...good luck
Reply:ritin lyk dis duzn make u kewl..it just makes you an airhead.
Reply:My deepest sympathy! But at least Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is now! :)
Reply:I think they will be better tomorrow, goodnight. :)
Reply:Sweet dreams
Reply:And your keyboard is'nt working. It's just banging up random letters.
Reply:Sorry about your day, hope tomorrow is better for ya!
Reply:sorry you had a bad day... good night
Reply:I love your avatar..... and sleep on it sweety, tomorrow will be another day and hopefully it will be better....

Hugs and sweet dreams!
Reply:One way of making your problems smaller is thinking about how much bigger other ppls problems are. How about all those homeless ppl in FREE america?? How about the starving in other countries. Many ppl cant even HAVE braces. Be grateful for the things you do have!!!
Reply:You could have had your CELL PHONE (and I am a Single Empty-Nesting Retiree) fall in a big puddle of water just as you set foot outside of your car ... and now .. I HOPE that it dries out this night -- because I will be VERY UPSET IF I have to turn it in for service at this time! (Especially since I bought (Upgraded) the phone only 1 month ago!)
Reply:goodnight just be glad everyday isn't like that i think idk lol
Reply:Waaaaa. Visit Somalia sometime.... or if you really wanna feel blessed, check out Darfur...
Reply:I am sorry your day was bad but really those are small annoyances, look on the bright side, no one died or ended up in the hospital, you had food on your table, you have parents who care enough about you to take care of your teeth and buy you 200 dollars in dance clothes and your cat didn't get ran over, I hope tomorrow is better. Try looking on the bright side.
Reply:Be thankful you could wake up with six feet of snow in front of your house
Reply:things can always get worse. at least your still alive
Reply:possibly

Orthodoctics?

2010-05-15T22:17:00.001-07:00

Im about to go to the orthodontics for the 3rd time( havnt gotten braces yet) what can i expect? I need teeth pulled before braces.

Orthodoctics?
then that's what will happen
Reply:I have had braces before and the orthodontist told me that I nneded to have two baby teeth pulled before I could get braces. Right after the teet got pulled a few days later I got my braces on and they stayed on me for about 2 years. They are probaly going to pull them before you have the braces put on. Just think of it as a good thing because the sooner you have it done the nicer the smile you will have when the braces come off. Think positive.
Reply:I had to get 3 teeth extracted (pulled out) before I got braces. It wasn't bothering me too much, but it got better soon. Don't worry about your braces hurting. When they put it on, you don't feel a thing. It only hurts when your teeth are getting straightened. It's a good thing that you feel pain during that time. It will also hurt a little bit when you go for adjustments. I have to go for adjustments every month. The pain goes away in less than a week. Just remember to brush your teeth at least 3 times a day for at least 3 minutes. Don't think that just because you have braces doesn't mean that you can't floss. Don't be afraid to floss. Make sure you don't chew gum or eat any sticky candy, for example, gummy bears, things like that. If you do, your brackets will become loose. If you feel a wire poking your mouth, don't try to do anything yourself. Always go to your orthodontist, and he will take care of it. I had braces for a year and a half, so that's how I know all of this. Good luck!
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Im looking for somebody with actual experience of jaw surgery ..can they recommend a place..??? cheap Country?

2010-05-15T22:17:00.000-07:00

I have a underbite, where my lower jaw is more forward than my upper jaw.......so the surgery would involve orthodontics and a surgeon removing some bone from my lower jaw..so that the lower jaw would then fall behind the upper jaw.

Im looking for somebody with actual experience of jaw surgery ..can they recommend a place..??? cheap Country?
This is NOT simple surgery at all. First of all, are you sure that your underbite is due to a protruding mandible (lower jaw), rather than a hypoplastic (small) maxilla (upper jaw). Careful measurements need to be made and a multidisciplinary team of orthognathic/craniofacial/maxillary-faci... surgeons need to be in place. The surgery itself is quite involved (depending on the technique imployed) and I would strongly advise AGAINST doing it 'on the cheap'. Cheaper units do not have the expertise/experience or multidisciplinary teams necessary to guarantee a good job. Why take risks with your face?

If you went abroad, who would be responsible for the close follow-up that would be required post-surgery? It's not just nip-tuck, I'm afraid. My advice is - research THOROUGHLY. Don't take the cheap option - it may end up more expensive in the long run!

Good luck
Reply:Where are you located there are programs that you should look into try searching the internet i know some US Dr's do them when people can't afford them but the people have to go through somekind of program.
Reply:You can go to Romania. I heard there are good doctors in these problems...and cheaper than US.Look up via internet and try to get email adresses from a few clinics and ask them.get well...
Reply:To be honest it would be cheaper for you to have it done in this country. Although many Eastern European countries are a lot cheaper than Britain/America (which ever country you are from), the fact that you will continuously have to fly back for tightening of the braces you may end up paying more in the long run as a result of the cost of flying - unless of course you decide to live out there for the course of treatment. It is a long lengthy process, that requires many appointments!!

Do you know where I can get braces with bad or no credit near Pasadena? My teeth need the work so bad.?

2010-05-15T22:16:00.003-07:00

I used to wear braces for about two years then when I got them off my wisdom teeth grew in and pretty much moved my teeth. I can't afford to pay for orthodontics but If I can finance it I will defintely do it.

Do you know where I can get braces with bad or no credit near Pasadena? My teeth need the work so bad.?
Look for both general dentists and orthodontists on the

eHealthPlus network. All of them will give you a prenegotiated

discount as a member. Some of them will extend you a payment

plan in addition to discount on your braces. Search

by zip code or by your full Pasadena address.
Reply:Visit an orthodontists. Most offer free consultations. Lots of orthodontists offer monthly payment plans through their office and your credit is not checked. Some also offer financing through companies. I have heard some people with bad credit get financed. I wish you the best of luck.

In-need of help and Information.?

2010-05-15T22:16:00.002-07:00

okay, so im getting braces this december. And My orthodontics told me that im wearing it for 1year and half and after that, im going on a jaw surgery ! and he said i`ll have the braces for another year? .What Im wondering though is ? If i would ever go for jaw surgery ? Do i have to wear something like supporter like through around my head %26amp; jaw? for the whole year that im going to have with the braces on? .. =\ im really scared .. of the surgery. So please give me a good answer!!?!!

In-need of help and Information.?
No, i think so, may be you are having something called skeletal malocclusion(i.e.related to jaw bone,but not to the teeth) due to which your dentist has decided to perform jaw surgery. I think you only have to undergo fixing of the both jaws by orthodontic wires called as arch wires , may be for two weeks,after the surgery.You have to rinse your mouth with mouthwash and take soft liquid diet.Take care.Goodluck.
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I'm tired of these braces on my teeth?

2010-05-15T22:16:00.001-07:00

I'm 51 years old and I've had metal braces for 2.5 years. They were relatively cheap through the local orthodontics college. I am so tired of them. I haven't been kissed in all the time I've had them, plenty of attaboys.

I'm tired of these braces on my teeth?
Look to the future. Once your braces are removed you will have the widest and most beaming smile around.

Women will be queueing up to kiss you.
Reply:Thanks for choosing me. All the very best with your new, post braces look. Report It

Reply:go to ur dentist
Reply:ummmmmm (haha)
Reply:they should be about ready to come off..then think what a great smile you will have..believe me it is worth it.
Reply:Chewing sugarless gum like trident makes your teeth move faster. I only had braces for 9 months!!
Reply:Did the orthodontist go over your treatment plan with you. Did you get an estimated time of wearing them. I see from your question that they were placed by students at the orthodontic college. I'm sure you are being supervised by the specialist. Now-a-days two and one half years is quite a while to wear them. There are so many new options,such as the plastic mouth pieces that you wear daily. They are nearly invisible. Anyway even the metal ones are more noticeable to you than others. You are probably really self-conscious about them, right? Is money an issue? If not you may want to go to another orthodontist. You could have them removed and have another treatment plan.

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Bracesss?!?

2010-05-15T22:16:00.000-07:00

well, i have braces, and i can change the colors everytime i go into the orthodontics. what colors should i get nextt?

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Bracesss?!?
i got a really nice teal color one time and i loved it! I have orange right now, but will probably get metallic silver next week at my appointment.
Reply:i vote pink!
Reply:I know which colours not to get from friends' experiences!

Black- usually looks as if your teeth have rotted. Not good.

Green- Goes funny coloured after a while

Yellow- Same as green

Most other colours should be alright.

Pink and light blues always come up nice.
Reply:If you just got braces and your teath are crooked I would go with a more suddle color. If you have already had braces for a couple months your teeth are probably aligned nicely and then you can go with a brighter color. If you have a bright color on extremely crooked teeth they will look more crooked. Also I dont know how old you are, but if you are in highschool think about any sort of dance coming up and you dont want your braces to clash with your dress.
Reply:i say red-n-black.

or lime green-n-black.

or if ur a prep, pink-n-lime green.

or lt blue-n-black.

as you see, i went through many _______-n-black colors when i had mine.

How can I choose the best dental speciality for me ? (FIT ME)?

2010-05-15T22:15:00.003-07:00

Im Dental intern I had confusion about 1- maxillofacial surg or 2-prosthodontics 3-Periodontics 4-Orthodontics.. plz help me

How can I choose the best dental speciality for me ? (FIT ME)?
I have the same problem, but I'm a student (last year). I asked one orthodontist at my school his opinion because I was thinking about ortho. He told me he started in maxillofacial, but then ended up in ortho. So he suggested I work for a few years, try different areas and see what I like. So I will probably do that.

In my opinion, maxillofacial is awesome, but you open the door for all sorts of legal problems and lawsuits because you get cases no one else wants to touch (dentist told me this). I personally like orthodontics because there is a lot of math and thinking involved, you plan your treatments like a strategy, almost like chess. I took 2 semesters of theory for orthodontics and loved it. I never gave perio or prosthodontics a thought, but at my school, if you do prosthodontics, you get implantology included, which I would love to do. Ever think about pediatrics or endodontics?

Bottom line, I'm waiting a few years and work in the field and see what I really like.
Reply:why not just be a general dentist and do whatever you enjoy. it works for me. specializing means you have to do the same procedure all day every day. what a bore!
Reply:Both are great answers and I chose Tom's route. As a licensed dentist, you are ALLOWED to do anything you are trained and competent to do. Be a general dentist and see if you develop a love for one of the specialty areas. I really enjoy surgery, crown and bridge (Who doesn't?), some TMJ patients (about 80-90% of them), and a little bit of cosmetics, but not the really hard core stuff like veneers on the "front twelve." Those are picky, picky patients with unrealistic expectations about how their sex life is going to improve if only they have a whiter smile.

One of my endo's recently told me that being a GP is really much harder than specializing, becuase we have so much more to keep up with. It sure keeps you on your toes!

I understand that you may want to decide while you are still in an academic setting, but talk to someone in the admissions for the graduate programs at your school and see what it is like if you wait 2-3 years. Speak to one of the "older" speciality students and see how they handled application and admission.
Reply:You have to go with your passion. I interview dental students for a specialty residency program, and we look for passion. You should not choose a specialty because of someone else's advice, but because you love it. Your career will be a long one so do what you love! By the way I believe that you are not who you claim to be. Can you explain what a dental intern is? I have been in dental education for over 20 years and have not heard the term. Also I question your screen name????????

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PT job, teen?

2010-05-15T22:15:00.002-07:00

10 points for the most useful answer

what would be a good place to work for a 15 year old

higher wages, better benefits

places like McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, etc

but not just limited to those

An ideal answer would have wages and benefits for different companies. especially benefits for dental work, orthodontics

thanks

PT job, teen?
The problem with your question is that you will spend more on the dental insurance per month than you will likely make in a month working Part Time.

However, it is my opinion that one of the best restaurants to work for is Chic Fil A as they have good benefits and scholarship opportunities for teens. In addition, they hire young people.

So, if you are not opposed to working in a restaurant where your friends may frequent, then go for it.

If however, you want more, then I would suggest you get a sales job at a clothing store in the local mall. There, you will be more than a server, you will be assisting others in their purchases, decisions, etc. Christmas is just around the corner and stores are always looking for PT help.

Hello!can somebody please tell me which sites give the best information on dentistry?

2010-05-15T22:15:00.001-07:00

i would like to know the sites which provide basic information on dentistry.for example on dental materials,prosthodontics,orthodontics ,etc

Hello!can somebody please tell me which sites give the best information on dentistry?
Check out the links on this page.
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What type of orthodontic retainer should I choose?

2010-05-15T22:15:00.000-07:00

My braces are coming off in 3 weeks (yay!!!!) and my ortho asked what type of retainer would I prefer - clear plastic one or the one with a wire. If you ever had one or another, can you comment on how comfortable they are? It seems to me that the clear plastic one is better looking, and that the wired one may be very uncomfortable (since it touches the roof of your mouth), but I would like to hear from people who actually wore them.

Also, if you are an orthodontics specialist, can you briefly outline advantages and disadvantages of each one?

What type of orthodontic retainer should I choose?
well, i had both. the wires were on the first front teeth on top and bottom, and i wear my plastic one at night. the wires bothered me for the first few days, and it's kind of a pain to floss normally, but it might be different with your orthodontist. i'd say that you'd probably want the plastic one because it won't be as uncomfortable and it's easy to take care of. my orthodontist said that the wires would last longer though, but i still think the plastic is better in your case.
Reply:i would choose the clear ones. I have the wired ones first of all they look ugly and they are hard to talk with i dont know about the clear ones but they might be better looking then the wire ones. and the wired ones are really uncomfortable i wish i could have choosen which retainers i wanted
Reply:hey. your orthodontist is probably talking about an Invisalign-like retainer. I've been wearing these clear plastic things for about a year. I really like them but you just have to take good care of them because if you don't, they could get a little icky.

they are comfortable to wear and people can't notice them unless you tell them.
Reply:The clear retainers are usually temporary because they stretch and distort over time. They look nice, but if your case was difficult and there is concern your teeth will shift easily, get the Hawley (wire) retainer. You were it all the time for the first year, then only at night.
Reply:I still have and wear my retainer from 1968! It is plastic and metal and is the original. This is what I recommend as it is so durable, comfortable, and keeps my pearly whites in place. Congratulations! to you on getting your braces off. You won't believe how smooth your teeth feel. I know I kept checking them since they felt so different. Best wishes.
Reply:clear plastic one is much better than wired.
Reply:I wore the clear retainer. It's not too bad and my doctor had me wear it every day and only take it off when I ate. Then, he told me to only wear it at night before I went to bed until he eventually told me to not use it any more. At first, it might be a bit uncomfortable, but compared to braces, it's nothing. Then, once you're used to the retainer, you won't even feel it.

Good for you and take care of that beautiful smile!!

In New Jersey can your dentist also be your orthodontist?

2010-05-15T22:14:00.003-07:00

Someone told me that in the State of New Jersey, your general dentist cannot also practice Orthodontics? Is this true? Thanks!

In New Jersey can your dentist also be your orthodontist?
This is not true at all. A dentist in NJ is licensed to perform ANY aspect of dentistry that he/she is qualified by education or experience to perform. This would include orthodontitia. By performing in a discipline that also offers a specialty license, however, the general dentist will be held to the same standard of care as a dentist who has declared a specialty and has a specialty permit. The specialty permit allows the dentist to set himself/herself before the public as a specialist by stating, "Practice Limited to Orthodntics" or "Board Certified in Orthodnotics," for instance.
Reply:False! If they have the education and schooling to do it yes they can.

However the licencing is more strict in new jersey u may have misinterpreted the fact.

;)

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What can I do about this?

2010-05-15T22:14:00.002-07:00

I went to the orthodontics today and they took off my bottom braces. the dentist was taking the cement off with some mechanism and she cut that string on the bottom of my tongue(I dont know what it's called) by accident. It hurts reallyy bad. I can barely talk because it hurts so much. Is there anything I can do or put on it so it doesnt hurt so much?

What can I do about this?
I am surprised they did not give you any type of rinse like chlohexidine or something it will be ok be care not to put to much of anything on it the more you do the more problems but because it happens to be under you tounge it will take a little longer to heal try 1 cap of hydrogen perioxide to 1/2cup warm water every 4 hrs you can use motrin if not allergic you dont reall want to put any oragel or anything on ot it will burn if you do put it on with a q tip so you dont put bacteria in you mouth from your hands also try having popcyciles sherbert anything cold to eat you ca stay on this or eat this before you eat other food so it makes your mouth cold also drink throgh a straw becarful with alt and stuff like that
Reply:i think that string that you are talking about is your lingual frenum. it attaches from the bottom of your tongue to the floor of your mouth. you will just have to let it heal on its own. it will hurt for a day or and it may turn white, but you will be feeling better before you know it.
Reply:You can try putting on some orajel it numbs, but it doesnt for as long as it advertises. Try taking some advil if your not allergic to ibuprofen. Your just gonna have to wait for it heal.
Reply:If you have spray for sore throats you can use that or rinse with salt water. I cut there one time when i bit down on a sucker and yes it does hurt but the good news is that it will heal pretty quickly.

Dont know if i should do it ?!?

2010-05-15T22:14:00.001-07:00

a dentist adviced me to make a teeth bridge, or what orthodontics do whatever the name is i dont know it lol

i'm a 24 yrs old guy, and i'm not sure if i should go for it .. so anyone who can tell me anything that might help me make the right decision?!

Dont know if i should do it ?!?
If your teeth are in good health, and you can maintain them easily, then why do it?

What is there to stop you from doing something about it at a later time?

Do YOU feel the need to change things? If you're not sure, then don't.

Ask your friends and relatives for their opinions. Maybe get a 2nd opinion from another dentist.

I'm a dentist, and as a matter of principle, I don't see it as my place to tell people that they NEED to do something to improve their appearance. I will tell them if they need something for their HEALTH. I am primarily a health professional, not a beautician. There's enough people in this world with self-image problems already without me making them feel worse about themselves.

However if someone is concerned about their looks and ASKS me about available treatment, then I discuss it with them.
Reply:do it do it do it
Reply:i would do it, the bridge will keep your teeth the correct amount of space apart, if you dont do it your teeth will shift and possibly end up crooked
Reply:The most effective time for that, stars from 6 to 18. But its never late, go for it.
Reply:i think u should not make a bridge but an express highway between ur teeth
Reply:If you have doubts get a second opinion. But you should get the gap filled or the other teeth will get crooked and you will lose more.
Reply:Go for it...it will keep your teeth straight and in line. You won't notice it now but will make a big difference as the years go by.
Reply:I would got o Bombay in India and do it, njoy a vacation in Bombay, Goa and get the treatment done and still save some moeny comapred to anywhere in UK or Europe :)

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Reply:You should do it. If not then your dental problems will only get worse. The bridge will keep your teeth in the correct position. If you don't get it you'll get crooked teeth and other problems. It's best to nip any dental problems in the bud.
Reply:One should not ignore the advice by his dentist. But Mozomo has offered a very good and cost effective idea. As an extension make a yahoo or google search for Affordable Dental Treatment and Tourism, and pick up one of the most suitable options, check up their prices and board the flight at first opportunity.

Getting braces for the first time?

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what kind of pain will i feel while the orthodontics is putting them on

Getting braces for the first time?
No pain as you get them on.

Just lots of pain afterwards.
Reply:not alot if the hit ur gums itll hurt a lil. all the pain comes after ward. u wont be able to eat anything but like jello! lol
Reply:well when they are putting them you wont feel anything.. but aftwerwards youll start feeling like your teeth are gonna fall but dont worry!! its not a pain..its just unconfortable but then u;ll get used to it.. and it is worth it because afterwards youll have a great smile!! like mine :-D
Reply:When I got them I was sore but really helped me was to take 2-3 tylenol prior to them putting them on and prior to all tightnings. Take it about 1 hour prior so it will kick in right when you get them on. I had to eat soft food for about a week. After the first 2 months I was sore after the adjustments but they were nothing like the first. It will fell like your gums are about to be ripped off so make sure you have a bottle of Tylenol ready for the week afterwards. It does get better after each adjustment and is well worth it in the long run. When the Ortho puts them on you will not feel athing except your mouth will get sore from being help open for so long Best of luck!
Reply:it is uncomfortable but doesn't hurt it is worth it you end up with great teeth all people i know that have great teeth had braces when they were younger.
Reply:Braces are harmless so do not worry. You will feel the most pain the day AFTER you have them put on! The worst part for me was having those little silver jackets cemented on the teeth in the back of my mouth.
Reply:MY COUSIN HAD THEM ON AND SHE WAS IN PAIN UNTIL YOU GET ADJUSTED TO THEM , YOUR DENTIST MIGHT RECOMMEND TAKING ALEVE OR ASPIRIN FOR PAIN , FOR A WHILE , I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND NARCOTICS LIKE VICODIN , DARVOCET , TOO HABIT FORMING
Reply:I didn't feel any pain while my braces were being placed. The pain comes after they come on. The pain could last from one day up to a week. I would take Motrin or other pain relievers to relieve my toothaches.
Reply:When they are putting them on - not much pain. If you are nervous I would suggest taking an asprin or 2 before you go.

About an hour afterwards you may start to feel a little pain. Also, since your mouth is not used to all that metal, you may start to get sores on the inside of your mouth - I'd get wax from your orthodontist just to be on the safe side.

Don't be silly like me and try to eat a big turkey sandwich - wasn't the best idea!
Reply:Very little, if any. Just remember, brush those teeth often, floss, etc. so you won't have problems. And don't eat any foods that will screw up what the braces are doing. You will have a beautiful smile soon!
Reply:When they are put on may be a little face pain from having your mouth opened and stretched while he works on putting them on. After wards a little tightening pain. It wont last long and the rewards are great.
Reply:i got mine when i was 12 and before i went in i took tylenol and i didnt feel any thing and afterwards i took some more and went and ate a big meal at mcdonalds b/c i knew that later i couldnt hardly eat anything but i was able to eat small portions of stuff...you may luck up like my cousin did she got hers on and ate chicken that night haha good luck....By the way i am now practincing in orthodontistry at LSU

Where should I study?

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I am from Colombia, I finishing my high school through the GED program here in the States. I want to be a dentist because my family owns a clinic in Colombia. I want to know where to study my career, here or in Colombia? It is difficult because I love to live there but if for some reason I need to come back here I wouldn't be able to work as a dentist as far as I understand. Can you do a postgraduate program, for example in orthodontics, here in the States and be able to work here in the States? or you have to be a dentist here first? I dont know what to do, I want to do what is best for my future but I know I can be a dentist in Colombia too. What do you think I should do?

Where should I study?
Try these links:

http://www.lacnyc.org/resources/healthli...

http://www.jocobusiness.net/templates/JC...

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/J...

http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US5/REF/dataset.h...

http://www.labelmaster.com/careers/html/...
Reply:Maybe you should do more research about becoming a dentist in both countries. Maybe through the countries dental association?

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Braces for bottom teeth?

2010-05-15T22:13:00.001-07:00

I need to get braces for my bottom teeth..... does anyone know how much ill be paying??? My insurance wont cover orthodontics

Braces for bottom teeth?
I think the range is around $1000-$2000 depending on if you get invisilin or metal braces. If you need a loan, I used centrum funding during my last dental visit and they had really good rates.
Reply:It matters how long your getting the braces for. I had braces (top and bottom) for about 2 and a half years and it turned out to be 4,000 dollars... but....I guess yours will take about 6 months or a year.. it'll be 500? Little bit less.
Reply:because you are only gettin bottom braces they may only cost 2000-4000 dollars but to be sure you would have to find out from your orthodontist.
Reply:i have to get top and bottom and it caost $4000 and the insurens pays $2000 so if it just for bottom probley around $700 to $1500 so o by the way have fun with ur new bottom braces lol

What is the best run country in the world and why....?

2010-05-15T22:13:00.000-07:00

And please....don't mention America...I know there are great countries in Norway/Sweden/Denmark who have amazing social systems...just want to hear more about places who really look after the people.

EG: Did you know that Denmark has dentists in the SCHOOLS. Every child has their teeth, including orthodontics (braces) looked after the entire time they attend school....for free.

What is the best run country in the world and why....?
I haven't done enough research to be able to answer this truthfully, but wherever you go, I'll follow, honey! You got my vote!
Reply:Bermuda...it's laid back
Reply:the uk is the best country ever because...
Reply:Mexico. They just let the US take care of their people for them. How smart is that?
Reply:You are misguided. The USA is the greatest country on earth. Social services are not a measure of a good country. Nothing is free. Someone in Denmark is paying high taxes to support the dentist.

The social service programs are slowly bankrupting the nations you mentioned. The UK has socialized medicine. The service provided is free but awful.

The best measure of a country is the freedom the people have to be all they can be.
Reply:Is amsterdam a country? My vote goes there. haha. And Ireland is an excellent country, and I hear that it's getting better every day.
Reply:I wouldn't put americia so high. there other countries run better. netherlands, germany, switzerland i think most eruopean countries do rather well.
Reply:The answer is Japan, but the Netherlands comes close.

The netherlands because of their social care (including prison) system - like you metioned about Denmark too.

However, the Japanese are the best run society in every angle of progressiveness, if you bear in account that they are an island marked by no natural resourses (such as oil) and have raised a nation to be the most advanced in technology and education. Research a little on the Japanese social structure and you will understand what I mean. They also have the oldest living people in the world.
Reply:Mexico, because if they have a problem they can dump it on the USA, or have the USA pay for it.
Reply:Monaco!

On the southeast French border, next to the Med Sea. What makes it such a great country, probably, is the total population of about 32,000 - they can't cause too much trouble. :)
Reply:each coutry has there grand points and there bad sides also.

englan has a good social system also scandanavia has been reported to have the healthiest living the last few years,but it is also arctic cirlce living also, the inuit have a very healthy make up also, but both suffer from fuel aquiring problems and the expense is high there. the u.s.. has its problems, asia has theres and eastern europe has there own also. so the queastion arisen has to be answered this way what are you looking for in best country to live and what do you not want involved in youur living there. then you can begin to seek what you are asking frm there but a general answer on the question is almost impossible.

other countries have public medical care also and some ven have some of the best care in the world for free. so it is for you to say what you actually seek rather than someone say this is best country to live in
Reply:1) Western Europe. Pick any country. It will have a system that is far better than the rest of the world.

2) Canada, Japan, Isreal, Russia, etc. The rest of the republics in the 'first world'. With the exception of the U.S.

3) And, in dead last among civilized nations, the U.S. with it's antiquated notions about health care, drugs, crime, war and foriegn policy.

I'm embarassed by my fellow countrymen when I go abroad. I find that the least educated, least polite, most overbearing person in the room is usually an American. I wouldn't put America in the top 40 countries on the globe. It's sad, but we brought this on ourselves.
Reply:Denmark has the highest income tax rate, with its top-taxed citizens paying 68% of their hard-earned crowns. The basic tax rate begins at 42%.

Norway and Sweden would be among the best candidates as their tax rates are lower and standard of living as high as Denmark's.

For a list of the top ranked countries....see http://www.heritage.org/research/feature...
Reply:The Kingdom of Bhutan would get my vote. Instead of a "Gross National Product" (GNP), this tiny country has a "Gross National Happiness" index which ensures that all of its citizens are happily content with their society. -RKO- 08/26/07
Reply:I don't know if best run is the greatest criteria for citizenship. Even here in the USA we were free to choose a leader even if he turned out to be a weak choice. The ability to include freedom of expression, self governance, education, and access to health and opportunities I am fond of the Netherlands.
Reply:I would love it if i could sell my house for a profit move to Canada. Goldie Hawn was there when her son played Hockey , she said where you pay $3,00.00 for a mirror etc. in the states Canada charges you about $70.00. I don't know what their new prime Minister is Republican or Democrat but if that one Bush was with last week is the one Condi is after, that is one thing I don't blame her for. Wow, is good looking just everything about him looks mighty fine.
Reply:Definitely not Germany. Between 1994 and 2003 they prosecuted 105,678 people for "thought" crimes.
Reply:I think it has to be Italy and France also Norway, they give alot of incentives for families. Especially Norway they have days off for families and look after the needs of family members. In Italy there and France schools provide at an elementary level cafeterias for young children. I have seen teachers bringing yes pasta and hot food to kindergarten students. There is more values emphasized on the importance and roles of children and family, they don't leave it just up to the parents. Governments encourage families by giving them more support in days off, especially sick days for children.
Reply:Utopia is the 'BEST' country..It,s gotta be-cuz I just invented it.

In this country We have amazing parents,schools,hospitals. Serious Illness does not exsist,Everyone lives and lets others live.The government doesnot make its self prominent in every asspect of ones life-or in any other country.There,s No need to.Everyone cares about their country/home/their neighboring countries,all over the globe,Even space is not governed or fought over.We would be Self-sufficient,non polluting.Wars,senseless crimes,death are non exsisent..

maybe I,m thinking of Heaven not a country.

I give myself 100 pts for that thought/expression..

As for dennmark/dentist:I think this is a good thing.You train others students from that school and other colleges/trade schools in all types of feilds[hands on education] fellowman helping fellowman.

Do you want to live in my country?I,m inviting you~

Bright Blessings from Utopia..and it,s developer Diane =)

Will my cousin b asleep?

2010-05-15T22:12:00.003-07:00

ok she went 2 the orthodontics yesterday morning and in 6 wks he wants 2 scrape her gum 7 times. will he put her 2 sleep? he said she has the choices of numbing,nutrious,or sleeping.

Will my cousin b asleep?
If she just gets numb then she will be fine. She will not feel any pain. It is really up to her though. If she would feel more comfortable being put to sleep then she should do that. I think that she will do fine with whatever option she chooses.
Reply:maby its best to be asleep quick and painless
Reply:i hope she is put to sleep , i know i would .

Cingulum plateau?

2010-05-15T22:12:00.002-07:00

Does anybody know what is the equivalent in Spanish for Cingulum plateau? Do you know at least the definition? It is some part in the mouth but I just can't find what it is!! It is very common in orthodontics texts.

Cingulum plateau?
It's used in the context of incisors, and is a plateau like depression in the inner surface of the incisors where most of the time the lower incisors touch the upper ones at the depression, or at the edge which is like a protruberance; when we close our mouth.

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Why do so many british people have terrible teeth?

2010-05-15T22:12:00.001-07:00

I can only assume they don't value dentistry and orthodontics like americans do. It can't be a coincidence that nearly every brit i see on tv, magazines, etc. have a less than desirable set of chompers.

Why do so many british people have terrible teeth?
Couple of reasons, the biggest being that flouride is not added to their tap water. And it clearly doesn't bother them. for I assume if it did....they would add flouride to it! To each his own.
Reply:The drink tea all the time ,which makes your teeth brown ,and they eat alot of sugar filled pastries.
Reply:Just look at their national health care system for the answers. It is much more expensive to live in GB because your tax dollars are higher to pay for the national health care program. However, the program does not include dentistry or orthodontia, so if you have limited money, it will go towards food and shelter and not your pearly whites. We usually get our dental issues resolved with the help of an employee insurance plan. As a side note, the lack of dental hygiene also causes a dental induced heart disease. The bacteria enter your body by way of the ill pockets of disease in your mouth which then spur the inflammatory response. This inflammatory response wreaks havoc upon the cardiovascular system and can cause major problems. So when a Brit goes into the ER for chest pain, they are automatically put on antibiotics for their rotten gums.