There are certain oral health conditions that go unnoticed and others that produce uncomfortable and even embarrassing symptoms. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, plagues many patients, especially diabetics and senior adults who may be on several prescription medications. While it is hard to swallow and even speak with a dry mouth, it can also be a…
Most individuals do not expect to suffer a dental emergency, especially one requiring immediate care. Yet, accidents happen, even to those with the very best oral care. Thus, it’s important to learn about your oral health, and when emergency dental care is necessary. After all—it could mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth.…
Few things frustrate an athlete more than runner’s knee. While you might not feel “out of commission”, whenever you try to perform, you are quickly reminded that you are very limited. Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, causes pain to radiate around the knee cap particularly where the thigh bone connects with the knee. One…
When women reach their mid-40 and early 50’s, their bodies undergo dramatic changes. Sometimes these inner biological alterations go on without many outward sign, but more times than not, the average woman experiences multiple symptoms. Some of these are mild or short lived, but many times these alterations are severe or awkwardly hard to pin…
Up to 20% of infants have a skin condition called eczema, a group of medical conditions that cause red inflammation of the skin. This skin malady can be uncomfortable for the child and difficult to control for the parents. If you have an infant that has begun having itchy skin areas, you may have a…
Vitiligo is a loss of pigment in the skin, often resulting in white patches of skin, changes in hair or eye color and other tissues. This disease can affect anyone and is thought to have several possible causes. Although there is no cure for vitiligo, it is treatable, especially if you catch the disease in…
If you are a woman in your thirties or older, you most likely have already began to lose bone density. At some point during their thirties, most women begin to start losing bone mass, making them more likely to fracture bones and eventually be prone to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones…
Do you have a daughter that is approaching puberty? One of the decisions you will need to make is how to discuss the changes that she will physically be undergoing over the next few years. This can be uncomfortable for some parents but it is necessary to prepare your daughter for the next stage of…
You just found out your pregnant – congratulations! If your pregnancy has been confirmed by a doctor and you are at least eight weeks pregnant, you will need to schedule your first doctor appointment to discuss your pregnancy plan. This is the most important and lengthy appointment that most pregnant women go through during their…
The cleft lip is the 2nd most common congenital birth defect in children, occurring in an estimated 1 out of 750-1000 births. This deformity causes the lip to not join together and can be as simple as a small grove in an upper lip to a large groove extending to the bottom of the nostril.…
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