Medical

Did you know good hearing helps you focus, assists with balance, and provides positive stimulation to the brain? It’s true. Ignoring even mild hearing loss can lead to unwanted physical consequences. Think you have a good reason for not treating your hearing loss? Your reasons might not be as...

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...

What are cohesive gel aka “Gummy bear” implants? After a long regulatory approval process, cohesive gel implants have finally been available in the United States outside of clinical trials for four years now. The implants are more form stable than silicone gel implants, which allows them to...

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...

It’s no secret that mental health is important. After all, it’s a fundamental part of our overall health and well-being, where the long-term impacts clearly outweigh the costs. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s always easy to prioritize your mental health when you have so many other...

What style of hearing aid you choose has a lot to do with your specific loss and your lifestyle. If you are new to hearing aids, it can be difficult to distinguish between different styles of hearing aids and how they will look in your ears. Check out this quick guide to different hearing aid...

A toothache can cause a great deal of discomfort and have a major impact on your quality of life, especially if it has been something that you have been dealing with for a rolonged amount of time. There is a wide range of symptoms and causes for toothaches and having the insight of a...

Boost self-confidence and improve your appearance with a strategic thigh lift.Many patients feel hopeless when it comes to shaping their thighs. If you’ve tried dieting and exercise but have been unsuccessful at firming and tightening this region, a thigh lift performed by Dr. Howard Hu of...

It’s important to take care of your toenails and keep them trim and cleaned, but sometimes when you cut your nails improperly and leave edges that can curl into the sides of the toe and cause ingrown toenails to grow. Ingrown toenails can cause you pain and can cause other issues to...

More than 30 million men are suffering from impotence or erectile dysfunction in the United States.Many men find it difficult to discuss a sexual health problem such as ED. However, it’s important to discuss your ED openly and honestly with your doctor.Complications resulting from erectile...

A pterygium is a growth that occurs on the surface of the eye. The word comes from the Greek word for “wing”, which characterizes the shape of this growth. It usually occurs on the inner portion of the white part of the eye and extends onto the cornea covering part of the colored part of the...

Treatments with traditional crowns take two or more appointments, but the innovative CEREC technology allows us to design, mill, and outfit a fully customized crown in one visit. With their unmatched results, CEREC crowns will have you smiling in no time!Dental crowns or caps are tooth-shaped...

The holiday season always makes us think about the latest and greatest gadgets. In this digital age, the draw of  hearing aid technology for many consumers is the technology itself. Consider these facts about today’s hearing aids.Sleek, discreet, and virtually  invisible. The latest hearing...

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...

The holidays are upon us, and ‘tis the season for a bit of togetherness (and a lot of indulgence). We don’t all celebrate the same holidays or adhere to the same belief systems, but there is one thing that seems to unite us all: comfort food.Cold weather and sweets go hand-in-hand. What’s a...

  Your decision to undergo cosmetic surgery can be life changing, and choosing a doctor that is caring, compassionate, knowledgeable and experienced is important, so let Paul Tran, MD help you achieve those goals of looking and feeling your best.Paul Tran, MD Plastic Surgery is committed...