Can I become a dental hygenist if I have scoliosis?
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I have scoliosis & found out in the 5th grade--I am now 33. I have been able to do anything that I want to. \nYou may want to use a back brace &/or start practicing now for good posture to prevent future complications, but many people have curvature of the spine and most of those who do don't even need medical supervision for it. \nRemember, thru God, all things are possible!
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you can always go to B.Sc microbiology or biochemistry or something like that and become a research scholar or if you are really good at it ,u can go 4 doc or related phisiotherapy or dentistry ,etc...
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Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature to your spine.  It is usually checked for in children and can be corrected by wearing a specially made back brace and/or surgery.  If not corrected, it can become life threatening in severe cases.
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The best idea you cold explore would to have a look at MacMaster Hospital or Henderson in Hamliton. I know it is a long way but they are fantastic hospitals that are closer than travelling to Toronto. You might also want to see if there is an information website about Scoliosis. Also try Telehealth Ontario or contact the Ministry of Health if your doctor cannot provide you with a proper health facility to accomodate your needs. Hope I was helpful
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An orthodontist is a dentist that specializes in braces.  In order to become an orthodontist, you will first need to become a general dentist.  To become a general dentist, first receive a bachelor's degree from an accredited university which takes approx. 4 years ... next get into a dental college and attend for 4 years then take your state dental board exams and pass.  Then procede to go to school for an extra 2 years to specialize as an orthodontist.  All in all, you're looking at about 10 years of schooling.
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I would think so. Most orthodontists can tell what the other is trying to do because they are experienced enough.
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An Orthodontist.. is a specialist for Braces, only. \n\nMost General Dentist, can take them out... He'll take an x'ray to confirm its something he can do. If he cant, he'll refer you to an Oral Surgeon, in your area.
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You need to do a qualifying program.  Here is the website for the one at Western Ontario: http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/Dentistry/QualifyingProgram/
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I have had lots of work done at a Dental college.  I was happy with the work but, it took longer than a normal dental office and required alot more time and visits.  But remember they are getting graded so they are going to do the best they can and the instructors will check all of their work.  My husband and son both had their braces done at the Dental college and their teeth look great.
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Usually they recommend surgery at 40+ degrees.\n\nIn 2003 I had a 12 level spinal fusion for my "S" curve of 56deg thorasic (upper) and 68deg lumbar (lower) scoliosis. Like you, I also had rapidly progressing scoliosis - a stable "S" curve of 40 & 40 for years and then in less than 6 months later it was at 56 & 68.\n\nI would recommend visiting several spinal surgeons (if they specialize in scoliosis its even better) and talking to them about your back. They may or may not opt for surgery as they base the need to not just the spine, but on other things as well.\n\nIf you are in the California area I know many top scoliosis surgeons who's contact info I can give you. I also have family members that work for a spinal & neurological surgical instrumentation supply company that I can get info from as well.\n\nBest of luck!
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No one will be able to tell you for sure over without seeing you. It sounds like more than likely you will not be a good candidate for this.  This type of of orthodontics is to fix less severe cases of orthodontic issues. The first thing you need to do is go for a consultation with an orthodontist that does Invisaline, they don't all do it, and he will be able to tell you if you are a candidate. Good Luck!!!!
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Erm yeh, i'm sure theres a sort of association that you haev to be a apart of to practice as a dentist legally, if he gets reproted to the association and they see it viable to diqualify him as a dentist, then i think they will do so.\n\ne.g. If you would like to be an architect you have to be apart of RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects (UK). If you are not apart of this association or any association for that matter, you cannot practice as an architect.\n\nI think they have these associations, because the work you are doing could be potentially dangerous or hazardous etc. These associations put you on their register and have rules that you abide by for safe and legal practice. If you are doing otherwise you are eligible to be disqualified.
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AS AN ADULT, THIS TOOTH WILL NOT MOVE WITHOUT ORTHODONTICS. W/O BRACES OR W/O INVISALIGN THIS WON'T BE POSSIBLE. MANY ADULTS HAVE BRACES NOWADAYS SO GETTING BRACES OUGHT NOT KEEP YOU FROM WANTING TO GET A JOB. THEREE ARE CERTAIN DENTAL FILLINGS (COMPOSITES) THAT CAN ALSO BE PLACED TO CLOSE A GAP. BY THER WAY ORTHODONTIST NEVER PULL TEETH - - THEY REFER YOU TO YOUR DENTIST FOR BABY TOOTH EXTRACTIONS.
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What is scoliosis?\nScoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, or backbone. The bones that make up the spine are called the vertebrae. The degree of scoliosis ranges from mild to severe. Patients with milder curves may only need to visit their doctor for periodic observation. Persons with more severe scoliosis may require treatment.\n\nWho develops scoliosis?\nPeople of all ages can have scoliosis, but this article focuses on children and adolescents. Of every 1,000 children, 3 to 5 develop spinal curves that are considered large enough to need treatment. Adolescent idiopathic (of unknown cause) scoliosis is the most common type and appears after the age of 10. Girls are more likely than boys to have this type of scoliosis. \n\nSince scoliosis can run in families, a child who has a parent, brother, or sister with idiopathic scoliosis should be checked regularly for this condition by the family doctor.\n\nIdiopathic scoliosis can also affect children younger than 10 years of age, but this is very rare. Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis appears in children between the ages of 3 and 10. Early onset or infantile idiopathic scoliosis, which occurs in children less than 3 years old, is more common in Europe than in the United States.
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Massage and yoga. Both are extremely effective. I have friends that have tried and they had scoliosis before. It is perfect now. Perfect back. I STRONGLY recommend it
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if you have a school of dentistry near your home, try going to them and see if they will allow a senior student to "practice" on you as a volunteer. That is what I do here in the US and so far I have not had much problems. they appear to know what they are doing.
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Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine.  If it gets bad enough, it can change the shape of your chest cavity, and eventually make it hard to breathe right.\n\nHere's a picture of really bad scoliosis:\nhttp://erikdalton.com/newImages/scoliosisgirlback.jpg\n\nAnd here's one of milder scoliosis in an adult:\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/images/ency/fullsize/1728.jpg\n\nIt's too bad that your doctor didn't have time to explain it to you.  Here's a site that will give you more information:\nhttp://www.iscoliosis.com/\n\nHope that helps.