Question 1

what is a dental flipper?

Accepted Answer

Removable Appliance: It is a slang term for a small removable appliance that replaces one or two missing teeth.

Question 2

what is dental stabilization?

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?: Are you asking about stabilizing the teeth after trauma that dislodges them from the sockets?  If so, then this is just using dental wire or bonding materials to hold the teeth in place while the bone sockets heal.

Question 3

is dental insurance worth it?

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It is for Free: If you get free insurance or even if you pay a little, it is helpful.
If you allow insurance to dictate or limit your treatment and do not stay current with your care it will be detrimental to dental health as $1, 000 or $1, 500 is not enough to cover what many people need. Waiting can be more costly.
Also i recommend paying to upgrade to white fillings as most downgrade to mercury amalgam fillings.

Question 4

what is traumatized in dental?

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Hit, slapped: Traumatized could be any of a number of factors. Blunt could be from an outside force such as a ball or fist. Trauma from within would be more strongly associated with how your teeth fit together. Trauma from food comes in the form of too hot or too cold. Many others as well, but a limited number of characters available. Hopefully your teeth aren't traumatized!

Question 5

what are dental injections for?

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Anesthesia: A local injection will allow for a painless dentist visit.

Question 6

find cheap retiree dental plan?

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We are clueless: When it comes to dental insurance, too.  We can answer clinical questions rather easilly, but not your question.  Think about your needs before selecting, though.  There are many preventative type benefit plans, covering 2 checkups/yr only.  Sometimes it's more cost effective to pay 2 checkups cash vs. Monthly premiums.  If your needs are greater, should do more research online.  Good luck.

Question 7

what do a dental dams look like?

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Latex: It's a rectangular sheet of latex.

Question 8

what is considered a dental emergency?

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Trauma/Swelling: A true dental emegency requiring immediate care is swelling of the face/neck that threatens to block a persons airway.  There are many things that require urgent dental care, but if treatment is delayed, life is not in danger.  These include pain, broken teeth or fillings, minor swelling, bleeding gums, etc.  Most offices refer to these things as emergencies and will work to see you asap!

Question 9

should you get regular dental checkups?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Every six months on average for most patients, unless advised otherwise by your dentist. There are lots of dental problems that continue to get worse, without pain or other symptoms until you have some big problems!

Question 10

how often should you get a dental exam?

Accepted Answer

Dental Exams: It is recommended that you have a dental exam at least every 6 months.

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