Question 1

can a rubber dam make you gag?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have a stong gag reflex, yes. Especially of the rubber dam is placed on a posterio tooth.

Question 2

is the rubber dam mandatory during a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Usually: A rubber dam is the standard of care during a root canal to keep reinfection down. If there is no way to keep it in place newer devices such as isodry, isolite and izolation can be tried to isolate the tooth as much as possible.

Question 3

would they need to use a rubber dam for a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Rubber dam: Many dentists use rubber dams, they prevent the accidental swollowing of files or medications (bleach) used in root canal treatment.

Question 4

please help? is the rubber dam obligatory during a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The rubber dam is absolutely necessary for 2 reasons. First, to prevent bacteria, saliva and blood from contaminating the tooth being treated and secondly, to protect the patient from sw ol lowing debris or an instrument.If you are cloister phobic you can request the dr. To use a smaller dam or one that is trimmed around the nose to make it more tolerable!

Question 5

can you explain under what circumstances do dentists use a rubber dam?

Accepted Answer

Rubber Dam: It is considered mandatory for root canal therapy. Some dentists use it for all fillings and other restorations as well. It is used to isolate the tooth being treated, and prevent any debris, files, medicaments from going into your mouth and more importantly from being accidentally swallowed or aspirated during rct.

Question 6

when the dentist applies the rubber dam on you, is it normal that it makes you want to gag?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes very common, more for the back than front teeth. You may ask your dentist to prescribe a sedative like valium to help.

Question 7

how do i fix the bent frame on my glasses?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: You can unbend it by hand or with pliers but the risk is you might break it.  So be cautious and consider have an optical shop take care of it for you.

Question 8

time frame from bug bite to get cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Variable : A skin reaction from an insect bite is most often histamine release by your own immune system causing mild redness, swelling and itching. Cellulitis infection is less common and and typically much more intensely red and painful and often increases in size. It could develop anywhere from 24 hours to days later.

Question 9

can you tell me is body frame and body type the same thing ?

Accepted Answer

You've Been Framed?: You might as well consider them about the same but better to refer to the source of the term and see how it was used within the context of the topic being discussed. Like, was this a scientific article, a mention in a magazine or someone at a bar talking about a lady's figure? Classically 'frame' refers to axial (central) bone structure and 'body type' a more general term for the whole body.

Question 10

what is an ideal weight for a small framed, 5'4 teenage female?

Accepted Answer

About 120 lbs: Although weight can vary for everyone, and different weight is appropriate for different people, for a person about 5'4"  the ideal weight is about 100 lbs for 5 feet and then about 5 lbs per inch, so about 120 lbs give or take 10lbs.

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