One of the things that new pet owners learn is that healthcare is just as important for the non-humans in the house as the rest of the family. Vet expenses can amount to quite a bit over the course of a year. While you don’t want to avoid taking your pet to the vet when… Read more »
Are you struggling with the ability to walk comfortably and securely? According to the website DisabledWorld.com, you aren’t alone. Nearly 6.8 million Americans “use assistive devices to help them with mobility,” including wheelchairs, scooters, canes, crutches, and walkers. Of these devices, it is canes, crutches, and walkers that support the patient’s ability to remain independent… Read more »
Does the idea of going to the dentist strike fear in your heart? Most American’s don’t exactly look forward to the dentist, but for some patients, that dislike turns into an absolute phobia or severe anxiety. Sadly, patients who experience dental anxiety may avoid the dentist altogether until they’re so unwell they need major procedures… Read more »
Smile! We have good news: it’s possible to gain that pearly-white smile everyone adores, even if you’ve struggled with discolored teeth in the past. As long as your teeth are reasonably healthy (free from oral health diseases like gingivitis or cavities), you can use simple tooth whitening strategies to achieve your whitening goals. We’ve created… Read more »
Have you thanked your Dental Hygienist lately? If you haven’t, there’s no time like the present to express your thanks. After all, October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a time when we celebrate the vital role Hygienists play in America’s oral health. From that first cleaning at age three long into seniorhood, Dental Hygienists are… Read more »
Think about eight women you care about, no matter their relationship to you. They can be friends, family members, wives, sisters, sweethearts, grandmothers, or even daughters. Now, consider that one in eight women will experience breast cancer at some point. It’s extremely likely that at least one of those women will fall victim to this… Read more »
Few experiences are scarier for a child than receiving a vaccination shot. There’s a few different reasons why this happens; some are afraid of the pain, while others fear needles in general. Regardless, making the decision to vaccinate on schedules recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is, in most cases, the right decision.… Read more »
Migraines are a huge roadblock for our patients. Some people experience them infrequently, while others deal with chronic and crippling migraines from their teenage years well into seniorhood. Unfortunately, science still doesn’t fully understand the primary source of migraines, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have ways to prevent or treat them. Prevent migraines from… Read more »
The human knee is one of the most-commonly cited areas of pain and discomfort, especially for aging adults. When you consider just how much use and action your knees get every day, it’s not really surprising! Whether this is your first instance of knee pain or you’ve struggled with chronic pain for years, knowing how… Read more »
It used to be that compression socks were little more than a tool used by the elderly to treat Diabetes and other serious health conditions. Today, science understands that compression can be of immense benefit to people across a broad spectrum of health statuses ranging from healthy and highly active to sedentary and sick. From… Read more »
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