Welcome to my site! My name is Verity. I work as a receptionist in a dentist office. Every day for the past 20 years, I have come in to the office, worked on paperwork, and greeted patients. I love my job, because it has helped me meet a lot of really wonderful people. I have seen families grow up! But an added benefit from my job is that I have also picked up some small information about dentistry. I'm not one of the dentists, but I do know quite a bit about simple procedures and basic dental hygiene. Hopefully this blog can teach you something, but remember to always consult with your actual dentist for real professional advice!
About Verity Longpar
5 Little Ways You Could Be Harming Your Bone Graft
24 February 2017
If you had to get a bone graft before getting a dental implant, and the graft doesn't seem to be doing too well, check to ensure you're not accidentally causing the problem yourself. Bone grafts are very sensitive right after surgery (of course), and what seems like a little thing to you can be a big problem for the graft. Take a look at this list of things you might have done; if you recognize any of them, change your behavior immediately.
Understanding Some Facts About Oral Sutures
27 January 2017
Oral surgeries sometimes need to be completed and the removal of an impacted wisdom tooth is one that commonly needs to be completed. Some people have a great deal of anxiety about oral operations. This is a natural and normal concern. One of the main concerns that elicits a feeling of fear is the idea that the surgical area can bleed for some time. Bleeding is normal for the first 24 to 48 hours.
What Can You Do For A Broken Tooth?
13 January 2017
No matter how well you care for your teeth, you can still suffer a broken tooth. When your tooth breaks after the dentist's hours, there are several steps you need to take until the office is open. Once your dentist is open, there are a few ways he or she can fix the broken tooth. If you have a broken tooth, here is what you need to know. What Should You Do Immediately Following the Break?
2 Dental Treatment Options For An Infected Lateral Incisor With Pulp Damage
5 January 2017
The lateral incisor teeth located towards the front of the mouth help the central incisors with cutting into the food you are eating. If a lateral incisor becomes severely infected, you will experience painful biting. Leaving the infection untreated can cause the vital pulp material to become damaged, which threatens the life of the tooth. There are a few different treatment options for an infected lateral incisor with pulp damage. Ask your general or family dentist for more information that's more tailored to your particular situation.
Don't Like Your Smile? Problems You May Have And How They Can Be Taken Care Of
28 December 2016
If you do not like the look of your smile, this could be due to many different things, such as a gummy smile and discolored teeth. Below is more information about these two things and how they can be treated. Once you get the right treatment, you will have a dazzling smile that you will be proud of. Gummy Smile If you smile and see more of your gums than your teeth, you should consider having a crown lengthening procedure done.