In this day and age, many would presume that giving birth in a professional medical facility would pose little to no threat for a birthing mother and her soon-to-be newborn. However, statistics show that six to eight out of every 1,000 babies born in the United States are injured at the time of birth. Medical […]
Losing a tooth can be detrimental to our lives. Not only is our tooth uprooted from out gums but so are our confidence and therefore our day-to-day lives. There are many options available for in the event of tooth loss including crowns, bridges, dentures and dental implants. All the options allow you to hide the […]
These days, anyone dissatisfied with their physical appearance has many cosmetic treatments from which to choose. Perhaps you want to tackle those dreaded “laughter lines” or “crow’s feet”, or your teeth are chipped, fractured or even, in places, missing. […]
Whether it’s an irrational fear of the professional performing the examination or panic about the outcome of it, the terror that is attached to medical check-ups is enough to scare a lot of people away from having them. Avoiding such check-ups is not a healthy thing to be doing, however, as having them helps to […]
So, you must have heard the buzz about electronic cigarettes and how excited people are about quitting cigarettes and giving vaping a try. Vaping is pretty new as it was introduced in 2004 and since then, apart from helping people in quitting smoking, they have also garnered a lot of attention as the best topic […]
Dental scaling and planing involves removing tartar, plaque, and calculus build-ups from above and below the gumline and then removing surfaces infested with nasty microorganisms. Here are just five benefits of scheduling dental scaling and planing. […]
There are so many online resources available for people with arthritis that we could never put together a comprehensive list. That said, we’ve done our best to filter those resources down to the best of the best. Whether you want to connect with a larger community to share tips and seek advice or find out […]
Toothbrushes have come on leaps and bounds over the last decade or two. Owning an electric toothbrush used to be something in and of itself – nowadays, electric toothbrushes are available with a wide array of features. Of these, an inbuilt timer is one of the most common. All will vibrate after two minutes are […]
Using a tongue scraper can be just as important as brushing and flossing. After all, your tongue can harbour dead cells, bacteria, and other nasties, and why wouldn’t you want to get rid of that build-up? If you’re not accustomed to using a tongue scraper, keep these tips in mind. […]
Recovering from an addiction to drugs is a long process and not without its ups and downs. Even once you’ve undergone professional treatment to ease you into recovery, there are still things that you should do (and things you should avoid) to help you improve both your physical and mental health. […]