The sixth stage that Erikson proposed was that of intimacy versus isolation, which is a sub-stage under Freud’s genital stage and takes place during the ages of eighteen and twenty-four (Engler, 2014). Erikson emphasizes intimacy in that one begins to focus on genital coupling and being able to find a close affiliation with another, and that work should not present as a barrier to one developing their love for others (Engler, 2014). The latter trait, associated with this stage, is isolation, which
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Tips For Reversing Your Early Gum Disease If you catch gum disease when it is still in the very early stages, it's often possible to reverse it and restore health to your gums. The early stage of gum disease is gingivitis, which is an inflammation of your gums. Your gums may look red and they might bleed when you brush your teeth. This is caused by tartar buildup that causes irritation and bacteria that can cause infection. Reversing gum disease is a matter of scraping the tartar off of your teeth
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chlamydia worldwide with 5-15% of teens and young adults will be exposed to chlamydia (Caple & Schub, 2014). It is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called the Chlamydia trachomatis, which is then spread primarily through vaginal, anal, or oral sex (Matteucci & Schub, 2014). About 7% of sexually active female adolescents at the ages under 14-19 already have chlamydia (Schub & March, 2014). Though chlamydia can be prevented by having safe sex and properly being tested; along as being treated
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Plaque control counseling has taught me a lot of new information. I learned a few new brushing techniques, how to properly floss, and a few new cleaning aids, one of which I have never seen. I also learned how plaque forms and how quickly it turns into calculus. I feel that I gained a lot of new information and updated the information I already knew. Until plaque control I always flossed using my index fingers instead of my middle fingers. I found the c-wrap to be very effective as well as going
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases spread by sexual intercourse. Teens, especially, should be informed about STIs since they can cause serious long term damage to the body. This essay is about syphilis, a very contagious disease. I have chosen syphilis because I have read a book about it in the past, which I thought was interesting, so I wanted to look into it more. Syphilis is caused by the bacteria treponema pallidum, which can live almost anywhere in the body and spreads rapidly
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Periodontal Disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that destroys bone and gum tissues that support the teeth. Periodontal Disease affects nearly 75% of Americans and is a major cause of adult tooth loss. (Todd C. Snyder, 2014) Periodontal Disease ranges in severity, and there are many different forms. It also doesn’t have a certain age group that it affects; it can be diagnosed in children and adults. Types of Periodontal Disease Gingivitis is the most common and least severe form of Periodontal
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visits are of great importance. With regular maintenance visits. patients find the inflammation is better controlled and there is less risk of further damage to the gums and bone. The Benefits Of Periodontal Maintenance With regular cleanings, the oral cavity remains in good health and gum disease progression is halted. During the cleaning, the dentist removes plaque and tarter that has build up below and above the gum line. This cannot be done at home, as the bacteria, debris and deposits are contained
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Chihuahua Dental Care and Oral Hygiene 101 Chihuahuas are known for having relatively few health problems compared to other dog breeds. Like most small dogs, though, Chihuahuas tend to have oral problems that can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, tooth loss and even stroke. One of the reasons for this is simply due to their small mouths, which generally force teeth to become impacted as they grow in. While some Chihuahuas may live long and happy lives without experiencing dental problems, most will
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Teeth die as a result of trauma (including sometimes, the trauma of a high speed drill creating too much heat or sucking the organic material from the microscopic tubules that assist in keeping it alive), or from microbial invasion from deep decay or gum disease into the pulp that nourishes each tooth. The following video offers key considerations about root canals. A root canal is an embalming procedure dentists perform on a tooth. Root canals are designed to keep a dead tooth mechanically functioning
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and communicating successfully. This paper explains the necessary steps to complete an audience analysis. Focusing on presenting quarterly sales information to managers, salespeople, and customers, all preparations are discussed to ensure proper communication that can be understood by everyone in the audience. To begin an audience analysis, it is necessary to determine what characteristics of the audience must be considered. In this case, it is especially important to first identify the primary differences
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