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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Is It Needed?Causes of Periodontal DiseaseTreatmentRisks and BenefitsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Is It Needed? Causes of Periodontal Disease Treatment Risks and Benefits Frequently Asked Questions Teeth scaling and root planning are dental treatments forplaqueandtartar(calculus) buildup above and below the gumline. It is also known as deep cleaning. The buildup of these substances occurs in advanced gum disease orchronic periodontal disease(periodontitis)....

Many people were sad when Oral-B Brush-Ups were discontinued in 2007. These textured teeth wipes were individually wrapped, sugar-free, and very convenient forcleaning your teethwhile traveling or away from home during the day. Unfortunately, Oral-B doesn’t make a similar product, but there are a few comparable alternatives. These include Azdent Deep Cleaning Teeth Wipes and My Dentist’s Choice Tooth Tissues. This article explains the benefits of teeth wipes and why they aren’t a replacement for a toothbrush....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferences & SimilaritiesUnderstanding LamictalUnderstanding TegretolSafety Precautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences & Similarities Understanding Lamictal Understanding Tegretol Safety Precautions Tegretol (carbamazepine) and Lamictal (lamotrigine) are prescription medications used to help control seizures in people with epilepsy. Although both medicines treat seizures, they are also used for other conditions. Not all seizures are the same. They are classified into different types based on where they begin in the brain and the associated movements that may occur during a seizure....

Key Takeaways The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)issued a warningabout weight loss supplements labeled as tejocote root that may actually contain yellow oleander, a toxic plant that can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, cardiovascular issues, and death. Concerns about mislabeled tejocote root first appeared in 2022 when a toddler in New Jersey was poisoned after accidentally taking their mother’s supplements. The New Jersey Poison Information and Education System had a laboratory test products that were labeled as tejocote and marketed as weight loss supplements....

Key Takeaways During the height of the pandemic, non-essential surgeries were postponed for a later date and telehealth worked to fill the need for in-person care. Now, new research shows that telemedicine helped increase access to surgical care, but some disparities remained. From March 2020 to June 2020, all non-essential elective surgical procedures and consultations were limited in Massachusetts, shifting some in-person appointments virtually. To better understand how historically underrepresented surgical patients used telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital dove into the data....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTelehealth OverviewWhat It TreatsAdvantagesDisadvantagesOutlookHow to UsePreparing for an Appointment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Telehealth Overview What It Treats Advantages Disadvantages Outlook How to Use Preparing for an Appointment Telehealth is a way to receive healthcare services remotely through electronic devices like your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Telehealth services come in different forms, such as live video or audio appointments, secured text messaging with your healthcare provider, or remote monitoring devices that allow your healthcare provider to track things like your blood sugar....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow It’s UsedOptionsLimitsHow to Access Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How It’s Used Options Limits How to Access Telemedicine for autism is here to stay, and it’s brought a wealth of options and services to autistic people and their caregivers. From diagnosticians to therapists to skill-building groups and programs, parents and children are finding a wide variety of possibilities that were unavailable only a few years ago....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverlapping SymptomsHow to TellSeeing a DentistTreatmentHealthy Teeth TipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overlapping Symptoms How to Tell Seeing a Dentist Treatment Healthy Teeth Tips Frequently Asked Questions Keeping your teeth healthy is a key part of overall health.Cavitiesand discoloration, or staining, are two common teeth problems. While they can have similar appearances, including brown spots between teeth, there are ways to distinguish a cavity from a stain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment When to Seek Medical Care Temple headache pain or tenderness can have several potential causes. Pain can result from common issues like muscle tension, migraines, andtemporomandibularjoint (TMJ) disorders. Temple headaches can also be linked to more serious conditions, such as a brain tumor. JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Summary Frequently Asked Questions When people think abouterectile dysfunction (ED), they generally think of a persistent condition that tends to get worse with age. But, there are times when ED is only temporary and the ability to achieve anerectioncan be restored. There are many reasons why temporary ED can occur, some of which may be situational, and others may be due to lifestyle factors that can be changed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Nerve Blocks Are UsedTypesAreas of the BodyRisks and Side EffectsWhat to Expect Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Nerve Blocks Are Used Types Areas of the Body Risks and Side Effects What to Expect A nerve block is a procedure done to interrupt nerve signals that cause pain in those withnerve dysfunction or injury. This may be done for diagnostic or treatment purposes, and its effects can be short- or long-lasting, depending on the type of nerve block that is done....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsTypes of SurgeryRecoveryComplicationsAlternative TreatmentsNext in TMJ Disorder (TMD) GuidePhysical Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Types of Surgery Recovery Complications Alternative Treatments Next in TMJ Disorder (TMD) Guide Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)surgery ranges from minimally invasive procedures, like arthrocentesis and arthroscopy, to joint replacement surgery. The temporomandibular joint acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRadiation Burn SymptomsBurn DegreesTreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Radiation Burn Symptoms Burn Degrees Treatments Frequently Asked Questions Radiation burns (radiation dermatitis) affect more than 90% of the approximately 4 million Americans who receiveradiation therapyfor cancer each year. For many, radiation burns are mild and can easily be treated. However, about 20% of people who receive radiation therapy will have more serious burns whose symptoms can interfere with their daily lives....