Medical

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States. It is an outpatient procedure which normally takes about 15 minutes to perform.At Helm Vision Group, state-of-the-art cataract removal is performed through a procedure called phacoemulsification. In this...

Healthy hearing means a healthier you! Check out this list of five common health conditions related to hearing loss to see if you could be at-risk.1. Obesity. Studies show that people who are overweight have an increased likelihood of developing hearing loss. In fact, obesity can increase this...

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes or you were diagnosed with it as a child, you must be managing healthy blood sugar levels to prevent complications. As your doctor will tell you, untreated or uncontrolled diabetes can wreak havoc on various systems and organs in the body....

Many cosmetic procedures might require an x-ray to have a better idea of the damage to your existing teeth or their current health. A mold of your current teeth might also be made depending on the procedure you having done. The following is a brief overview of some of our most popular cosmetic...

At May Conte D.D.S. we are proponents of prevention rather than treating dental disease after it develops. One of our essential preventive measures is combatting the effects of dental plaque on your smile.Dental plaque is a thin, sticky film that houses millions of bacteria & constantly...

When it comes to hearing loss, people are often confused because silence is easy to ignore. It is also easy to dismiss an inability to hear on a phone or in a crowded restaurant as being an isolated incident.May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, a time to raise awareness about communication...

If you are in need of braces that are effective but discreet, Invisalign might be a great option for you. One of the great things about utilizing Invisalign for straightening your teeth is that it works well for most ages and can help prevent anxiety about the appearance of having braces.An...

  The human brain is a marvel of complexity and adaptability, capable of changing and growing throughout our lives. This process, called neuroplasticity, means that all of us, no matter how old or what kind of experiences we’ve had, can learn and create new neural pathways that impact how...

Ketamine therapy is a relatively new and potentially life-changing treatment for tough-to-treat depression. Several scientific studies, including those conducted at Yale Uni-versity and the National Institute of Mental Health, have shown that low dose intrave-nously administered ketamine can...

Heel/Arch pain is one of the most common foot ailments affecting millions of people on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this affliction is left untreated by a majority of the population, figuring that it will go away, or accepting that the pain is typical with excessive standing or walking....

Recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows body lift surgeries are the fastest growing procedure performed by its member surgeons. Buttock lifts, lower body lifts and upper arm lifts were the fastest growing procedures last year. Breast augmentation continues to be the most...

Abdominal fat can sometimes be hard to lose with just diet and exercise.Dr. Howard Hu of Valencia Plastic Surgery performs among the best abdominoplasty procedures he is meticulously detailed and customizes each treatment to the client’s anatomy, lifestyle and personal wishes.When you choose...

Bad breath or halitosis is an embarrassing problem most people don’t care to talk about. It can certainly affect one’s self-confidence and ability to socialize. There can be many factors involving bad breath. Some are odor-causing foods, tooth decay, gum disease, bacteria growing on the tongue,...

Oh, if only getting a hearing aid was as easy as slipping it in your ear and stepping out of the audiologist’s office. Typically, there’s a few more steps involved: Your hearing care provider will want to confirm you understand how to use your new hearing aids, and that they’re properly...

Working, schooling and social relationships can become overwhelming at times, resulting in stress. For most people who are stressed, a visit to the dentist is the last thing on their mind. However, stress can lead to a number of issues including oral health problems. Although, dental care may...