Dental Hygienist Research Paper

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The view to the smell to the feeling of the dentist. Not too many people are satisfied about going there because they either had bad experiences or they do not take care of their teeth very well. Striving and passionate to become a Dental Hygienist at Salt Lake Community College. There are many interesting facts that I am interested in such as different types of dental problems build inside the mouth what could happen, preventing the germs before the buildup, prevent the fear that people have when they go to the dentist and more specific details. Let’s first start off with different types of dental problems that build up inside the mouth and that causes you to go to the dentist. For example Periodontal Disease well known as Gum Disease. What …show more content…

If not treated right away after eating snacks and drinks that are high in sugar, it can cause you to have a mixture of acids that build up inside the mouth that attacks tooth enamel and the second layer of the tooth named Dentin, and third layer Pulp. Enamel is the outer layer of the tooth. It is the hardest tissue of the human body. Dentin is harder than bone but softer than Enamel. It has apatite crystals of calcium and phosphate. Pulp is underneath the enamel and dentin. It carries blood vessels, connective tissue, and large nerves. Which can and will in fact cause tooth loss if all layers are attacked and …show more content…

Oral Cancer is the growth of uncontrollable cells that conquers and causes damages to any surrounding tissue. It all begins as a growth of rough spots, lumps or bumps, thickenings and swellings, and weak areas on the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft parts of the roof of the mouth, ear pain, the sinuses (nose) which have four different stages, the throat which can be sore or chronic sore throat called Hoarseness, bleeding in the gums, numbness, loss of feeling or pain of the face, mouth, or neck. This can be life threatening and can cause death. People who mostly get Mouth Cancer are smokers and nonsmokers, family history of cancer, heavy drinkers, and being in the sun too much, especially at a young age. Regular smokers that smoke cigarettes, cigars or pipes are six times more likely to get oral cancer than nonsmokers. Nonsmokers such as chewing tobacco are 50 times more likely to get Oral Cancer in the cheeks, gums, and the lining of the lips. 25% of Oral Cancer also occurs to people who drink occasionally and people who do not smoke at all. If you notice these symptoms and don’t know what it is or don’t know what it is at all, you should visit your local dentist. When you go to the dentist he or she will feel for any lumps or irregular tissue like sores or disclosed tissue. They will also look for changes in your neck, head, and face or for any oral cavity. After feeling

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