Although you probably understand that poor dental care can lead to cavities, did you know that other, more serious health issues can arise? Learn more here.
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Pregnant women should observe good oral hygiene because hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase their risk for oral infections. Any infection in pregnant women can lead to low birth weight and even premature birth. Regular visits to the dentist can help soon-to-be mothers and the child the...
Bruxism, commonly known as teeth grinding or jaw clenching, can have a significant impact on your dental health, including needing treatment from acosmetic dentist. This condition often occurs unconsciously during sleep, but it can also happen during waking hours due to stress or anxiety. Understand...
Pregnancy doesn’t just affect your body. That adorable tiny baby can have a big impact on your budget. That’s why you may want to add a few financial-related to-dos to your pre-pregnancy checklist. Understand your health insurance coverage for prenatal, inpatient, postnatal, and newborn ...
Are taking medicine that can lower your blood calcium levels Plan to have dental surgery or teeth removed Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant Females who are able to become pregnant: Your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with Prolia®. ...
Eating disorders are a serious health problem in our society today; however, most people suffer in silence. How do eating disorders affect your mouth? Telltale signs will be obvious to a dental professional and can range from slight to severe. Very often the dentist or dental hygienist will ...
Treatment decision-making involvement in adolescents and young adults with Cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2019;46:E22–37. Google Scholar Wijngaarde RO, Hein I, Daams J, Van Goudoever JB, Ubbink DT. Chronically ill children's participation and health outcomes in shared decision-making: a scoping...
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Craniosacral therapy or CST is a non-invasive treatment in which the therapist will gently touch skull bones to affect the flow of the fluid moving around the spinal cord and through the vein. It was originally developed in the 70s to relieve pain and help the soft tissues surrounding ...