Surgeon John Scholey crowned best dental specialist in country
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Portland, OR (PRWEB) May 18, 2012
contentAI studios (http://contentAI.com) have released a new children?s mobile application, “My Tooth Fairy Chat” as a year-round companion app to their “My Santa Talk” mobile, tablet and desktop app.
?My Tooth Fairy Chat? is a magical interactive chat and story with a virtual Tooth Fairy.
The initial release is a native Android app found on GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=contentai.toothfairy&feature. Pending releases are on Amazon?s App Store, Kindle Fire and INTEL?s AppUp? Windows Desktop App platform.
CONVERSATIONAL MOBILE MARKETING, ENTERTAINMENT AND MOBILE LEARNING
?MY TOOTH FAIRY CHAT,? features an enhanced mobile and tablet User Interface (Version 1.2) inclusive of HTML5 audio coupled with interactive ?conversational writing,? as a new form of interactive fiction.
contentAI studios produce conversational mobile applications for mobile marketing, entertainment and mLearning. The company designed the platform in anticipation of the need for so-called ?2nd Screen Applications? that extend television content, story and characters, to interactive mobile devices.
Cofounder, Eric Weymueller, describes the future of ?conversational writing? for 2nd Screen applications as: ?The contentAI platform was conceived as a method of extending stories from motion picture and television screens down to smaller, mobile interactive screens. The ability to engage in a personalized, one-to-one conversation with a virtualized version of ?on screen? characters is rich with character and story possibilities.?
The MY TOOTH FAIRY CHAT app is graphically rich, coupled with a personalized interactive narrative. The application is child safe and friendly (no personal data is acquired in the engagement and child-safe filters are applied to all responses).
Weymueller continues, ?Two-way, real-time communication on mobile devices with virtual characters and virtual brand agents will span applications from ?intelligent packaging,? to interactive fiction, to mobile learning. Our analytics show users engaging for up to 32 minutes in chats with virtual characters ? People are delighted by them. The concept of chatting with any number of television characters to discover hidden stories, clues or prizes engages the Audience on an emotional level.. The potential of our platform to create 2nd screen apps fascinates us.?
The apps released to date by contentAI include the conversational mobile English as a Second Language conversational learning apps through eslAI.com, accessed by users in over 50 countries per month.
contentAI studios, eslAI.com are imprints of zyntroPICS Inc., a privately held Company based in Portland, Oregon. zyntroPICS Inc. are engaged in the development of mobile technologies with a focus on interactive, multi-screen story-driven content.
Teeth are the vital ornaments of the face. The sparkling white teeth enhance the beauty of your smile. Hence, it is important that you take care of your teeth preventing tooth decay.
Tooth decay
Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure which can affect both the enamel, the outer coating of the tooth, and the dentin layer of the tooth. It occurs when particles of foods containing carbohydrates, such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth digest these food particles, turning them into acids. All these cling to the teeth and dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, creating holes in the teeth called cavities. This decay causes pain, sometimes unbearable.
Tips to prevent tooth decay
1) Learning good oral habits
Children have to be taught habits of caring teeth from early stage of their life. Parents should help their children fight off tooth decay by teaching them good oral health habits. Parents should be exemplary in teaching tooth habits. Make sure your child brushes and flosses twice a day, especially in the morning and at night before going to bed. They should watch if their children brush the entire surface area of the teeth.
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My implant unscrewed itself last week, and I had a hell of a time finding a specialist with the right tools to put it back in during the Norwegian summer vacation. At least now I know what make it is (Astra Tech) in case it ever happens again.
§ May 17th, 2012§ Filed under Tooth FairyComments Off
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Tooth Decay in dental terminology is known as Dental Caries is one the common dental complaints among us all. Dental caries is nothing but erosion of tooth enamel by the combined effects of bacteria, acids, plaque and tartar.
According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tooth decay is number one Chronic disease among children and primary reason for loss of teeth among 25% seniors.
Tooth decay very much depends on our lifestyle, eating habits & maintaining teeth. It is predominantly common in children and young adults, and rates have been fuelled by an increase in sugars in the diet, and poor dental hygiene.
On contrary the incidence is declining in societies where water is fluorinated or where toothpaste containing fluoride is used.
Cause
This is a fact that Tooth decay is a passive destroyer.Dental cavities are an infection caused by a combination of carbohydrate-containing foods and bacteria that live in our mouths. The bacteria are contained in a film of plaque that continuously forms on and around our teeth. Although there are many different types of bacteria in our mouths, only a few are associated with cavities. Some of the most common include streptococcus mutans, lactobacillus casei and acidophilus, and actinomyces naeslundii. When these bacteria find carbohydrates, they metabolize them and produce acid. Every exposure to these foods allows an acid attack on the teeth for about 20 minutes! As the cavity progresses, it invades the softer dentin directly beneath the enamel, and encroaches on the nerve and blood supply of the tooth contained within the pulp. Cavities attack the teeth in two main ways. The first is through the pits and fissures, which are grooves that are visible on the top biting surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars). The pits and fissures are thin areas of enamel that contain recesses that can trap food and plaque to form a cavity. The cavity starts from a small point of attack, and spreads widely to invade the underlying dentin. The second route of acid attack is from a smooth surface, which is between or on the front or back of teeth. In a smooth-surface cavity, the acid must travel through the entire thickness of the enamel. The area of attack is generally wide, and comes to point or converges as it enters the deeper layers of the tooth.
The types of cavities include:Coronal cavities Its a common type occurring in both children and adults. Occurs on the chewing surfaces or between teeth.Root cavities Due to age the gums recede, leaving the root parts exposed. Roots do not have enamel so are more prone to get decay.Recurrent decay Decay around existing fillings or crowns. These areas have more tendency of accumulating plaque finally leads to decay.
Left untreated, a cavity can destroy your tooth and kill the delicate nerves at its center, which may result in an abscess, an area of infection at the root tip. Once an abscess forms, it can only be treated with a root canal, surgery or by extracting the tooth.
Symptoms:
Generally there are no major considerable symptoms. Common complaints may include toothache or sensitivity to hot or cold food or beverages.
Common Symptoms Serious SymptomsLocalized to the mouth Seek immediate medical careHoles in the surface of a tooth Severe swelling or pain in the jawbonePain when chewing Severe toothache that cannot be controlled by over-the-counter pain relieversSensitivity to hot or cold foods and beverages Toothache
Diagnosis :
Initial stage of cavities can be discovered during routine checkups with dentists. Dentist will diagnose with the help of instruments the soft tooth surface. Pain is usually combined with cavities in advanced stages.Dental X-rays show the hidden cavities.
Expected Duration:
The duration of caries is determined by the stage at which it is diagnosed.White spots may indicate early caries that has not yet eroded through the enamel. Early caries may be reversed if acid damage is stopped and the tooth is given a chance to repair the damage naturally. Caries that has destroyed enamel cannot be reversed. Most caries will continue to get worse and deeper. With time, the tooth may decay down to the root. The amount of time the erosion takes will vary from person to person. Caries can erode to a painful level within months or years.
Treatments :
Dental cavity treatment is simple. Prompt treatment of cavity will prevent further tooth damage and save tooth structure.
There are a number of different treatments for cavities depending on the extent of tooth decay.
Type of treatment Indication ProcedureFillings decay is not extensive Decayed tooth material is removed with help of drill & is replaced with a filling material like Silver, gold, porcelain or composite resin. Composites closely match with natural tooth appearance because of various shades and is preferred filling material for most of patients. These filling material are supported to be safe by American dental association(ADA).Crowns Extensive tooth decay / less tooth structure Tooth with limited structure or large filling area increase the risk of tooth fracture. In this case the decayed or weak area is removed & repaired . Then the crown is fit over the tooth. Crown can be of gold, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal. Aesthetically porcelain crowns are preferred.Root Canals Injury or infection of tooth nerve Due to extensive decay at times tooth nerve dies or get injured for which only recommendation is Root canal treatment. The center of the tooth, including the nerve and blood vessel tissue (pulp), is removed along with decayed portions of the tooth. The roots are filled with a sealing material. The tooth is filled, and a crown may be placed over the tooth.
Outlook / Prognosis:
Treatment often saves the tooth. Early treatment is less painful and less expensive than treatment of extensive decay.
Potential complications:
Unattended dental caries are not life threatening but give many complications :
Dental abscessDifficulty chewingPainTooth abscessTooth damage or lossTooth sensitivity
A timely or routine dental check up or following the treatment plan can actually minimize the related risk of dental cavities.
When to contact Dental Professional
Visit dentist when there is tooth ache.
Six monthly appointments should be fixed for routine cleaning and examination to avoid complications of dental caries, time & money as well.
Prevention:
Good oral hygiene – reducing the amount of plaque & bacteria Professional dental cleaning in every six monthsBrushing twice daily ( before going to bed is important)Flossing at least dailyReducing sugar in the diet which increases the acid in the oral fluids. Chewy & sticky should be best taken with the meals.Dentist can evaluate the risk of caries and then suggest fluoride treatments accordingly which strengthens the teeth. Fluoride has the tendency of incorporating with enamel which further avoids enamel erosions.Dental Sealants are used to prevent the caries. Dentist can apply on the deep grooves of molar which prevent them from erosions.
Alternative Names :
Caries; Tooth decay; Cavities – tooth
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