You might be under the false impression that because someone owns a medical practice they are very wealthy. It might be true, but just as easily it might not. If a physician isn’t making the kind of money he should it might be because he doesn’t have the skills necessary to take care of the […]
When was the last time:
You went out to a restaurant and ordered the food you truly wanted?
Ate corn on the cob?
Sank your teeth into a mouth watering 16 oz. steak?
Enjoyed a juicy crisp apple?
If it’s been a while since you’ve done any of these things because of tooth loss or ill-fitting dentures, maybe its time […]
Let’s face it. Dentists are busy people. Very busy. They often have a case load that keeps them working all day long. They don’t always have time to tell you everything you should know about your teeth and gums or how to care for them.
Yet, gum disease appears to be the cause of the majority […]
Are you afraid of going to the dentist? If so, you are far from alone. People often list going to the dentist as one of their top fears. As a matter of fact, some people fear going to the dentist so much that they skip the procedure altogether and neglect their dental care. This can […]
No surgery is ever a risk-free procedure. But in the hands of a skilled surgeon, the risks are minimal, or even non-existent.
Possible Dangers of Surgery
Some of the complications that arise from a tummy tuck operation are necrosis (loss of skin), asymmetrical or irregular tucks, or improper healing.
Tummy tucks always produce a permanent scar, and this […]
Humans are vulnerable creatures. Any day, any time, anyone can fall ill if we do not take care of our health properly. Whether it is a minor condition like the common flu, a serious condition like cancer or some other long-term ailment, both the young and old cannot escape from such unfortunate works of nature. […]
Many people believe that just because a person owns a medical practice they have a lot of money. In some instances this can be true however, many times a physician can own a medical practice and still have very little money to show for it. This is not because he or she is not a […]
Drooping eyelids are an early sign of advancing years. Blepharoplasty, or Eyelid Surgery, is fast becoming a popular among older people who do not want to lose the charms of their good looks to old age.
Eyelid surgery, to ‘lift’ eyelids can add shape to the eyes, and assist in the removal of under-eye bags. Wrinkles […]
Cosmetic surgery has a long span of history in human mankind. A hundred years have passed since the first face lift was performed. Are you surprised? Face lifts are still the most popular cosmetic surgeries that people rush into at the first mention of aging symptoms. A wrinkle here, an extra fold of the skin […]
Finding the right LASIK surgeon is one of the major problems that a prospective LASIK patient will have. An ethical LASIK doctor will pay more attention to gauging your eligibility and your health issues instead of focusing on how to take your hard earned money. The doctor you choose should already have extensive experience in […]
A nose job is an everyday occurrence now. Open a magazine, and gracing the pages there will be at least a couple of celebrities who have had their noses ‘done’ in an effort to look better. For some, it’s almost as natural as changing their hairstyles. But the truth about nose jobs are not that […]
Throughout the country, busy medical practices are turning more and more toward medical billing companies because of the level of service they provide.
Any type of medical practice can use medical billing. It is a cost effective way to run the business end of your medical practice.
Small medical practices often take on the task of medical […]
This might sound like a crazy joke but sadly the truth is that it can happen and it has to many people resulting in deaths due to a simple tooth infection that was left without treatment. The jaw is rich in nerves and blood vessels that any infection/s can easily pass through the rest of […]
A New York University student from the Department of Endodontics, a medical term that describes the procedure of retaining the original teeth of the patient, conducted a study for his medical research. The University student gathered pieces of information, primarily through a survey, of the different perceptions of the dentistry faculty and dental students in […]
Root Resorption is the breakdown of the root structure of the tooth. A subsequent loss of the structure follows because that part of the tooth is being attacked by living body cells. After it extends to the whole tooth structure, it is then called tooth resorption.
The normal causes of root resorption include the wearing of […]
Flossing is probably the best way to keep your teeth totally clean particularly in between. When food particles are left in between teeth, cavities will likely form because bacteria will breed easily and quickly there. Hence, it is important that the areas in between teeth are kept clean and free of food residues all the […]
Gaps between your teeth or missing a permanent tooth, or wearing dentures but experiencing some of these problems – dentures clicking and slipping while talking; pain when chewing and gum irritation; looking older than your real age? These scenarios may mean that you may be lining up for dental implants. They use your jaw to […]
In a completely edentulous case, one replacement method that can be built upon the dental implant is the ball-and-socket removable denture. Overall, the ball-and-socket removable denture is said to be the simplest method that can be used to replace an ill-fitting denture. This may usually need 2-4 implants, depending on the quantity and quality of […]
Removable braces are more attractive to patients because they can remove them. The problem with that premise is that they won’t work if they’re removed from teeth. Unlike the conventional braces, removable appliances influences jaw growth to affect facial structure changes. The said appliances may also be used to retain teeth in corrected lines. It […]
Kiss My Face and Eco Lips are two brands offering organic alternatives to your regular ChapStick and Blistex. These alternatives aren’t too pricey at less under $4. Looking at their product descriptions closely, it is worth mentioning that the lip balms with sun protection are not fully organic. Kiss My Face lip balms are 72 […]
It won’t matter how white or perfectly aligned your teeth are if you have halitosis, or better known as bad breath. A new remedy from an old Chinese medicine, called the magnolia bark extract has been proven not only to make your breath smell better, but to totally take out the source bacteria altogether.
The halitosis […]