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The question that goes through the mind of most every person considering LASIK eye correction surgery is whether or not it is safe. For those who don’t know, LASIK or “Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis” is a type of vision correction surgery in which surgery is performed on the cornea of the eye using a laser.
Many who consider this surgery often have concerns of whether or not it is safe. Only through thoroughly understanding the procedure and the possible consequences can one make such a determination. LASIK surgery is most definitely not for everyone and knowing what makes you a good candidate can help you make that decision.
The first thing to remember is that LASIK surgery is a biological procedure and as with any biological procedure the human body may or may not accept it. This means that there is no one hundred percent surefire way to know that it will work or not. Needless to say, we as a society take these kinds of risks every day and may not even know it. For example, we drive to work every day and leave ourselves open to unsafe drivers yet we outweigh the dangers because it is important for us to get to work everyday to support ourselves.
Commonly, LASIK surgery is very successful. The amount of long term complications is less than half a percent. These odds are fairly great of a successful procedure compared to many other types of surgeries. The most common problems associated with LASIK surgery are as follows:
• Blurred Vision (temporary or long term)
• Loss of eyesight (or may be worse than before)
• Over correction or under correction
• Inability to drive at night due to night blindness
Most of the complications listed above may be treated with additional surgical procedures and are fairly uncommon for the most part. LASIK surgery on the other hand have given people eyesight with as good as 20/20 vision and given people a chance to see without the help of contacts or glasses. Who seems to make a good candidate for Lasik Eye Surgery are those who’s vision have impaired them from normal day-to-day functions. This often justifies the reason for getting such a surgery. Many surgeons usually recommend these types of patients over the ones strictly wanting a type of cosmetic surgery in which they no longer have to wear glasses. Knowing this can help you decide whether or not the risks are greater than or less than the value of a successful LASIK procedure.
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Tuesday, 8 November 2016
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
I love dental floss - dentists love dental floss and why you should too
Everytime I go in to see the dentist for that annual cleaning I hear the same thing. "You only need to floss the ones that you want to keep" I think it's the joke of the industry and everyone uses it. Still, there's something very important in the statement. You see, I'm the guy that simply loves to floss my teeth. In the car, at home watching television, and of course every evening after a good and thorough brushing.
If you're not in love with dental floss, then you probably don't realize not only how important it is for good oral hygiene but also how great it makes your teeth feel. Consider teeth like boxes stacked up against each other. Two sides show while two sides are against each other. Now imagine how much a tooth brush can clean those two sides of your teeth that are against one another. Not much, right?
Brushing alone simply isn't enough to reach the plaque from the inside surface between your teeth. The Interproximal areas or places between your teeth and below the gum line are two spots where the toothbrush simply can't reach and old food particles get stuck, becoming a perfect growth environment for plaque. These are the places where cavities are also likely to develop. Once plaque hardens, it needs removed at that regular visit to the dentist I was telling you about above. Daily flossing however, cleans out the plaque before it completely hardens, keeping your teeth looking better, and healthier, and removing a major cause of bad breath.
Drumroll please......So Enter Dental Floss and the act of flossing. Dental floss looks simply like thread, usually made of inorganic material such as nylon. Dental floss comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes including waxed, non-waxed, flat, round and textured, with baking soda, with fluoride and even with it's own dental floss holders. These items can be found at drug stores, grocery stores or through medical supply stores.
So when flossing, find one that you like. My personal favorite is mint flavored waxed. Boy, you just can't beat the ease of use and minty flavor. Anyway....Dental floss comes on a roll in a plastic container. Pull off a couple of feet of floss. Hey, it's cheap and it makes the job much easier.
Next, wind one end around your index finger a couple of times. The trick here is to wind it around enough that you can pull the long end and it won't slip off your finger. Now grasp the long end, wrap it once or twice around your other index finger leaving about 1-2 inches of floss between both fingers and prepare for a wonderful experience.
Simply open your mouth, place one finger against the 1-2 inch piece of floss and push between two teeth. When just starting out, use any teeth that you're comfortable reaching. Now once the floss is between your teeth, use it like a little brush and pull it against one tooth and move it up and down between the teeth then do the other tooth surface.
Finally pull the dental floss out from between those two teeth. You should feel a little tug and a snap as the floss frees itself from between the two teeth. Sometimes with a good build up of plaque, this snap will release little pieces of white like goo. This is good.
Next, wrap another two inches of floss around your index finger, grab the long end again with another inch or two of clean dental floss and you're ready for the next teeth. Repeat with another two teeth until you go around and clean between all of them. personally, I can do several teeth before I need to "freshen" my floss. Flossing leaves your mouth feeling clean and fresh without the need to artificial breath fresheners.
If done right with healthy teeth and gums, flossing will not by itself cause your mouth or gums to bleed. Bleeding can happen however if you accidentally push the floss into your gums to hard. Not to worry though, a quick rinse with cold water will usually take care of everything.
One final word of caution. Flossing can be addictive
Sunday, 14 February 2016
Why dental insurance is a must
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The need for Dental insurance is very crucial as people are becoming aware of the fact that the costs involved in taking care of the teeth and gums are very expensive. In order to be healthy and to take good care of the teeth, dental insurance can be very reasonable and levelheaded precaution. Dental insurance normally covers the examination of the teeth, checkups and dental fillings. Dental insurance is as important as the life insurance coverage plans, home insurance and car insurance since every one needs good teeth for speaking and eating. Doctors are now emphasizing the need to keep the mouth and teeth clean and healthy as they may lead to heart disease.
Types of dental insurance:
There are several kinds of dental care plans and dental insurance that can be availed as a private dental insurance or individual dental insurance plan or offered as benefit to the employee by the employer called the corporate dental insurance. Some may only provide coverage to dental cleanings and examinations while some provide insurance coverage to dental procedures too. Some dental insurance policies can also be availed as family dental insurance plans. The costs of these dental insurance policies are low, yet effective and vital to all.
Capitation dental insurance type involves paying the dentist a fixed amount for each patient registered. In turn the dentist will give a free routine dental care, but then the clients need to pay a certain amount for every visit and the coverage of non-routine work will depend on the kind of dental insurance policy taken by them. This type of dental insurance coverage is quite affordable and can be paid as monthly premium.
If a person opts for an indemnity dental insurance plan, he is free to select his own dentist which means that the cost of any dental work carried out will be reimbursed by the insurance provider. Normally 50 percent – 80 percent of the cost will be covered by the dental insurance policy and the remaining amount has to be paid by the policyholder. The main disadvantage of the indemnity dental insurance policy is that they only cover certain procedures that have been mentioned in the policy document and deductibles for non-preventive work can be very high.
Greater extent of reduced rates on dental care is possible through the preferred provider dental insurance policy that will provide dental care from the participating dentists. If the policyholder uses the service of non-participating dentists the benefits can be reduced to a greater extent. The employers provide corporate dental insurance policies to their employees as additional benefit. The extent of the coverage depends on the policy and can differ from employer to employer. There is also an annual limit for claiming the amount for such insurance policies.
Private dental insurance policies allow the policy holder to choose the dentist from whom he would like to get treated, also the premium of such policies do not rise with aging. Before utilizing the dental services the policyholder should have registered before 3-6 months depending on the plan. The premium can be paid monthly, quarterly or annually. Lots of insurance companies have sprung due to the demand for dental insurance by people who are not covered by their companies.
The need for Dental insurance is very crucial as people are becoming aware of the fact that the costs involved in taking care of the teeth and gums are very expensive. In order to be healthy and to take good care of the teeth, dental insurance can be very reasonable and levelheaded precaution. Dental insurance normally covers the examination of the teeth, checkups and dental fillings. Dental insurance is as important as the life insurance coverage plans, home insurance and car insurance since every one needs good teeth for speaking and eating. Doctors are now emphasizing the need to keep the mouth and teeth clean and healthy as they may lead to heart disease.
Types of dental insurance:
There are several kinds of dental care plans and dental insurance that can be availed as a private dental insurance or individual dental insurance plan or offered as benefit to the employee by the employer called the corporate dental insurance. Some may only provide coverage to dental cleanings and examinations while some provide insurance coverage to dental procedures too. Some dental insurance policies can also be availed as family dental insurance plans. The costs of these dental insurance policies are low, yet effective and vital to all.
Capitation dental insurance type involves paying the dentist a fixed amount for each patient registered. In turn the dentist will give a free routine dental care, but then the clients need to pay a certain amount for every visit and the coverage of non-routine work will depend on the kind of dental insurance policy taken by them. This type of dental insurance coverage is quite affordable and can be paid as monthly premium.
If a person opts for an indemnity dental insurance plan, he is free to select his own dentist which means that the cost of any dental work carried out will be reimbursed by the insurance provider. Normally 50 percent – 80 percent of the cost will be covered by the dental insurance policy and the remaining amount has to be paid by the policyholder. The main disadvantage of the indemnity dental insurance policy is that they only cover certain procedures that have been mentioned in the policy document and deductibles for non-preventive work can be very high.
Greater extent of reduced rates on dental care is possible through the preferred provider dental insurance policy that will provide dental care from the participating dentists. If the policyholder uses the service of non-participating dentists the benefits can be reduced to a greater extent. The employers provide corporate dental insurance policies to their employees as additional benefit. The extent of the coverage depends on the policy and can differ from employer to employer. There is also an annual limit for claiming the amount for such insurance policies.
Private dental insurance policies allow the policy holder to choose the dentist from whom he would like to get treated, also the premium of such policies do not rise with aging. Before utilizing the dental services the policyholder should have registered before 3-6 months depending on the plan. The premium can be paid monthly, quarterly or annually. Lots of insurance companies have sprung due to the demand for dental insurance by people who are not covered by their companies.
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