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#17 full coverage crown prep
#11 veneer prep
#32– #41 3 unit bridge prep
#46 MOD CAD CAM inlay prep
What type of provisional coverage would you choose for each?
There’s more than one way to approach this depending on the case, materials, and workflow.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
05/18/2026
Dental Assisting is hard enough! Laugh more! đź¤đź¦·
Until next time,
Your friendly RDA, Sam 🦷
Why you need to see your dentist Part 3
To check your tongue.
Your tongue is not just for taste. Dentists look for changes in texture, color, and any unusual spots.
Small changes can be early signs of bigger issues if ignored.
A dental exam is about your entire mouth, not just your teeth.
05/17/2026
It’s not just about “checking your teeth.”
Every appointment is a full assessment of your oral health—from your gums and bite to your jaw, soft tissues, and what X-rays reveal beneath the surface.
That’s how we catch things early, prevent bigger issues, and keep your whole system healthy.
Did you know this about Tom Cruise’s smile?
One of his front teeth sits almost directly in the center of his face.
Typically, your midline is between your two central incisors (your “front teeth”), not through one of them.
It’s a small detail—but once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
Smile symmetry is unique to everyone, and perfection isn’t what makes a smile stand out.
Have you ever noticed this?
05/16/2026
What we’re actually looking at during your appointment 👇
It’s not just your teeth—we’re also assessing your jaw and muscles.
We look for signs like clicking, tension, and grinding patterns that can point to underlying issues with your bite or TMJ.
Catching this early can help prevent pain, wear, and long-term damage.
Dental question 👇
What kind of denture is placed right after extractions?
Immediate dentures.
They’re placed the same day teeth are removed so patients don’t have to go without teeth during healing.
Healing changes the gums over time, so adjustments are usually needed later.
05/15/2026
What we’re actually looking at during your appointment 👇
X-rays show us what we can’t see clinically.
They help us detect hidden decay, evaluate bone levels, and identify infections before they become painful or more serious.
This is how we catch problems early—before you even notice them.
Why you need to see your dentist Part 2
Prevent gum disease.
Bleeding gums are not normal. Swelling is not normal.
These are early signs of inflammation.
If ignored, gum disease can progress into periodontitis and lead to bone loss.
Routine cleanings and exams help control inflammation and protect your smile long term.
Do not wait for pain. Stay ahead of it.
05/14/2026
What we’re actually looking at during your appointment 👇
Your tongue and soft tissues give us important clues about your oral health.
We’re checking for changes in color, texture, and any unusual spots—because even small changes can be early signs of bigger concerns.
This is a key part of early detection.
Why you need to see your dentist Part 1
Your bite matters more than you think.
If your bite is off, it can affect your teeth, your jaw, and even your muscles.
Grinding, tension, headaches, worn enamel. It all connects.
Routine exams help catch small problems before they turn into bigger ones.
Book the appointment. Stay ahead of it.
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