Thursday 17 June 2010
What to Expect From a Family Dentist?
Since teeth are very important for the functioning of our body, it is very important to maintain proper oral health. If our teeth are not healthy, they can affect our eating habits and lead to malnutrition. Moreover, if the body doesn’t receive proper supply of vitamins and nutrients, it can lead to various deficiency disease s and this of course will affect the overall health. In other to maintain proper oral health, it is essential to see a family dentist at least twice a year. Family dentist caters to the needs of all members of the family and plays a very important role in maintaining the overall health.
Family dentists perform a number of dental procedures such as cleanings, general checkups, and tooth fillings. Many can also perform some simple cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening, crowns, bridges and veneers. The qualifications and abilities of a family dentist are similar to that of general dentists except a family dental professional can accommodate all members of the family (e.g. children). Family dentistry and general dentistry can overlap in procedures they perform and techniques they use to treat their patients.
If you’re looking for a family dentist, it is essential to do your homework thoroughly because you will be dealing with your him/her on a regular basis, once every 4-6 month or so. Therefore, it is essential that your dentist has the right attitude and overall characteristics so you and your family feel comfortable. The dentist-patient relationship is an important aspect to consider when looking for a dental specialist and you should always consider dentists who show genuine affection and care towards you.
One of the best ways to locate a good family dentist is to ask your friends or coworkers for recommendations, because this way you will be able to get first-hand information about the dentist’s qualifications, skills and attitude – word-of-mouth often provides useful information. Another way to locate a dentist is to search in online databases. Just run a search in Google or Yahoo for keywords like “dentist” or “family dentist” with a name of the city and you will find a number of websites.
Once you locate your dentist, pay a preliminary visit and find out more about him/her. Choose a dentist only after doing all of your research and weighing all the options. It is an important decision and you should try to get maximum out of the investment you’re making.
Tuesday 27 October 2009
Asbestos is the prime cause in cancers like mesothelioma.
Few studies have been carried out to evaluate the respiratory effects of asbestos exposure of custodian and maintenance workers. Nearly everyone is exposed to asbestos at some time during their life. However, most people do not become ill from their exposure. This risk is thought to result from exposure to asbestos dust brought into the home on the shoes, clothing, skin, and hair of workers. Smokers who are also exposed to asbestos have a greatly increased risk of lung cancer. However, smoking combined with asbestos exposure does not appear to increase the risk.
Sunday 25 October 2009
What are the permissible exposure limits for asbestos?
Malignant mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. The incidence of mesothelioma rises with the intensity and duration of exposure to asbestos. The amount and duration of exposure to asbestos determine the risk for adverse health effects. Less severe, but important in assessing exposure to asbestos are changes in the lining of the lung which are quite common in workers heavily exposed to asbestos.
Friday 23 October 2009
Asbestos exposure has been link to life-threatening disease
Mesothelioma is a disease that is almost 100% preventable; the only known cause is via exposure to the deadly mineral Asbestos. It comes from inhaling the particles of dust as the asbestos degrades; eating away at the lining of your lungs and developing into a deadly cancer. The highest risks of asbestos exposure occur through job sites and occupations, primarily in the shipyard, construction, automotive, and manufacturing.
Wednesday 21 October 2009
For more than 50 years, products containing asbestos
Although the harm caused by asbestos is not apparent at first, asbestos exposure can lead to serious, debilitating, and often fatal diseases. Exposure to asbestos and related asbestos diseases pose serious risks to your health. Asbestos exposure can cause benign disease (pleural plaques, pleural thickening, benign pleural effusions), malignant disease (mesothelioma, lung cancer). People exposed to asbestos often develop lung disease in later life; manifestations include benign, malignant, or diffuse interstitial lung disease.
Monday 19 October 2009
Malignant mesothelioma is a type of deadly lung cancer
Advice on what to do if you have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace as part of health and safety. If you believe you have been exposed to asbestos, you are advised to write to your employer expressing concern that you have been exposed to asbestos in your workplace. State when you started working at that establishment, your job title, the location of the asbestos and the date(s) during which exposure occurred.
