Medical

National health studies estimate that up to 57 percent of people in the U.S. don’t see a dentist regularly. What is the cost of untreated dental disease — and how can it be fixed?The Washington Department of Health states that 164 million hours of work are lost each year in the U.S. due to...

We need to sweat, there are two to four million sweat glands throughout the human body helping us to perspire. There are about two percent of these glands in the underarms. Excessive sweating can be treated by medication (Abrexza) but so many patients with medical conditions such as glaucoma,...

  While we are used to depending on our vision as our number one sense, dogs use sight and smell to assess their surroundings as well as communicating. The dog’s sense of smell is so adept that a blind dog has much less difficulty adjusting to a loss of vision than we do. Dogs actually...

Routine dental care is an essential part of keeping your teeth healthy and fighting against plaque and cavities. You can receive necessary cleanings, x-rays, and other services that are designed to protect your teeth and ensure the health of your gums and tongue. At Santa Clarita Valley Dental...

At Aesthetic Dental & Specialty Center of Santa Clarita & Valencia, we are proud to bring the latest technology in cosmetic dentistry to our patients. Our oral health experts are highly trained advanced dentists in Santa Clarita California. We spare no expense when it comes to the care,...

  It’s no secret that childhood trauma can have lasting effects into adulthood. Breaking free from the debilitating cycle is one thing – but it takes becoming aware of trauma’s lingering effects, which aren’t always easy to see.Understanding Childhood TraumaChildhood trauma is a term that...

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

Smoking is detrimental to your oral health. It significantly increases the risk of oral cancer, gum disease, bad breath, & stains your teeth. So is vaping any better? New research demonstrates that vaping may be just as bad for your smile as smoking traditional cigarettes.Vaping involves...

When you find yourself mulling over the “cost” of hearing aids and searching for “cheap” devices, consider the investment you are willing to make in improving your life and the lives of those around you. Research has shown that treating hearing loss with hearing aids has a direct positive...

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...

Do you know what is the most common cause of tooth loss?The most common cause of tooth loss for adults in the United States is gum disease, also known as gingivitis or periodontitis. The cause of gum disease is a bacterial infection that has grown in the mouth over time.Each day, thousands of...

Frown lines and wrinkles on your face can add years to your appearance. Now can soften forehead lines and crow’s feet for a more youthful appearance with BOTOX from Dr. Hu at Valencia Plastic Surgery.The application of BOTOX cannot be left to just anyone. At Valencia Plastic Surgery you will...

Researchers found that hearing loss effects how quickly and severely dementia progresses. Fortunately, correcting hearing loss with hearing aids can possibly prevent the effects of cognitive decline. Learn more about the role hearing aids have in maintaining optimal brain function.Improved...

A lot of our patients have come to the realization that they are close to getting a knee or hip replacement surgery. Many years of suffering, injections, swelling and pain have cornered patients into thinking surgery is their last and final option. Valencia Medical Center pursue FDA approved...

About 60% people nation wide say their partner snores. Snoring is the sound of partially obstructed breathing during sleep. While snoring can be harmless, it is more likely a sign of a more serious medical condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). When Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs,...