Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

In this article, the Healthsoothe team provides 25 amalgam tray set-up and 9 operative instruments – amalgam. These are the tools used during the procedure. OVERVIEW OF SILVER COLORED FILLINGS AND Amalgam tray set-up Dental amalgam is formed by combining mercury, copper, silver, and tin to made up of metal. Usually termed as “silver-colored” fillings, dental amalgam as been in existence more than a decade years ago and is used by dentists because it lasts longer and inexpensive compared to other fillings materials used for cavities like tooth-colored composites or gold fillings. According to mouthhealthy.org, dental amalgam has been used by dentists…

Causes of Pain in the Lower Jaw Bone It can be a sign of a common mouth problem like toothache, Tmj disorder or a more serious condition like a heart attack. Here are some of the possible causes for your jaw pain. Overview of the jaw In everyone’s jaw, we have two bones called the maxilla (upper jaw) and mandible (lower jaw). Pain in the lower jaw can occur due to many reasons and can be mild or severe. Pain may also occur due to disease inside the jaw bone or problem may arise from the nearby regions of the mouth or neck that…

There is no shortage of crazy ways people will try to lose weight, and whiten teeth. We are suckers for diets and DIY teeth whitening. This article will try and help sift through the harmful garbage from Do It Yourself Teeth Whitening, but the weight loss you are on your own with. We are going to go down the top ten list of the most popular options for teeth whitening. Not all options are equal however, so pay close attention to the commentary. Let’s begin… 10. Baking Soda and Lemon For this list we will go from the worst option…

Dental tray setup provides an area-specific for instruments, and it comes in different designs for various procedures, e.g. composite tray set-up, operative tray, and dental hygiene tray. Basic Dental tray setup  2×2 Gauzes: Absorbent cloth, aid in homeostasis, clean instruments, used in all aspects of dentistry Cotton Rolls: It is used to isolate teeth and absorb saliva. Also, it acts as a protective tissue barrier; aid in endodontic diagnostics Mouth mirror: It is used to provide indirect vision and To retract lips, cheeks, and tongue. Also, you can use it to reflect light into the mouth Explorer: It is used…

Once there is a plan for orthodontic treatment, you can choose from types of bands, braces, or other orthodontic appliances, removable and some non-removable appliances, for shaping the teeth and jaws. Typical orthodontics appliances may include small curved Strips of metal cemented to the surfaces of the teeth as anchors for arch wires which pass around the dental arch. Springs and specially designed rubber bands called elastics are sometimes used to bring about an alignment of the two jaws or to align teeth within a dental arch. 8 Types of Orthodontic Appliances orthodontics is one of the…