Medical

While studying about shoulder aches, I discovered that TMJ plays a large role in health overall.  An unbalanced TMJ causes pain in many different body parts, including the shoulders.  With the knowledge of TMJ’s importance in keeping a healthy and pain-free body, I went to Korea to learn how to fix the problems that have to do with the unbalanced TMJ.

Although teeth straightening and extraction to improve alignment of remaining teeth has been practiced since early times, orthodontics as a science of its own did not really exits until the 1880s. The history of dental braces or the science of orthodontics is very complex. Many different inventors helped to create braces, as we know them today.

Few people associate sugar with heart disease.  But, in fact, sugar consumption (in the form of refined carbohydrates/simple sugars) is a leading cause of heart attack and stroke.
A condition we’re hearing more about these days is Syndrome X. 

If you feel tired and drained, you’re not alone.  According to Oriental medicine, the cold months of winter are the perfect time to recharge your battery and generate vital energy – Qi, in order to live, look, and feel your best.
The ancient Chinese believed that humans should live in harmony with the natural cycles of their environment.  The cold and darkness of winter urges us to slow down.

Everyone has (or has had) teeth, right?  Although that much is obvious, it may not have occurred to you that the ‘fairer’ sex has some unique dental health concerns.  It is my Valentine’s gift to all of the women readers to help raise their awareness of these conditions.
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently stated that women’s oral health depends on their different stages of life.  These are directly related to surges in sex hormone levels, such as puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause. 

Everything starts with our mind.  Our thoughts affect our feelings which affects our behavior, which affects our actions (or lack thereof), which in turn affects our lives.  Whatever our thoughts, positive or negative, they carry weight.  They stimulate our passions, desires, goals, confidence, anger, stress, worries, fears – the list goes on and on.

Love is beautiful and painful. 
In childhood, our best friend moves away.  How did we spend our last moments together?
As a teen, our first love moves on, continuing his/her search for self-discovery. 

When a tooth is severely broken down, there may not be enough tooth structure to securely hold a crown.  We use a cast post and core to replace the missing portion of the tooth.
A cast post and core is a one-piece unit.  The post section is placed into the inner part of the tooth, and the core provides a foundation for a crown.  It is precision-crafted in a dental laboratory, so the procedure may take two or more appointments.

When are dentures necessary? Your dentist will recommend dentures as an option for replacing missing teeth or if the current state of your natural teeth are beyond restoration. Situations that result in the removal of your remaining teeth are from:

I have torn meniscus and severe arthritis in both of my knees, making every step very painful.  I had orthoscopic surgery in 2003 to repair the torn meniscus, but it didn’t last!  Then the arthritis kicked in also. 

By definition, dentistry is a branch of medicine that involves diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any disease concern about teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures.
Toothbrush – Natural bristle brushes were invented by the ancient Chinese who made toothbrushes with bristles from the necks of cold climate pigs.  French dentists were the first Europeans to promote the use of toothbrushes in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.

The liver is the most important organ we have when it comes to detoxification.  Although it is a very resilient organ, we burden it daily with toxins from fast food, processed foods, alcohols, sugars, processed fats, prescription drugs and over the counter medications.  The liver works in conjunction with the other organs and systems in the body to keep it working optimally.

Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, is often added to drinking water and is commonly found in toothpaste. Research has shown that the rate of cavities decreases in areas where fluoride is added to the water supply.

Webster’s Dictionary defines plastic surgery as: surgery concerned with the repair, restoration, or improvement of lost, injured, defective, or misshapen body parts. Some people are put off by the use of the word “plastic,” as it is sometimes considered to be synonymous with “fake” or “superficial,” while others object because they believe that it implies the implantation or grafting of actual plastic parts into or onto human beings.

Sugar free candy alternatives that contain xylitol are a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and benefit your teeth at the same time. Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet will help to reduce the instance of tooth decay for not only yourself, but also your loved one’s.
The festive holiday season is a time to offer your gift of thanks.

The use of lasers in medicine has led to major advancements in the treatment of disease over the last 25 years and especially over the last decade.  “Laser” is an acronym that stands for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.”  Lasers work by exciting molecules to a high energy state.  The excited molecules then release energy which is then focused into a beam. 

Lisa dialed 911 and could barely breathe.  “What’s the problem ma’am?”  “I can’t, I can’t…” and there was a pause.  “Ma’am…ma’am?”
Lisa, a 19 year old college student asked her dad to meet her in the mall parking lot.  She parked her car and met her dad at the other end of the lot.  She was getting money from dad to pay for a skiing trip.  “Where’s your car, hun?”  “Over there.”  “Let me walk you back.”  “No, it’s ok dad.”

A lot of people have anxiety about going to the dentist. These facts can help put you on the right path to good oral health and avoid having dental problems in the future.
1. Dental Check Ups Include Oral Cancer Screenings
When you go for your regular dental check up, your dentist and hygienist are also screening you for any signs of oral cancer. Every hour of every day, someone dies of oral cancer in the United States. This serious dental disease which pertains to the mouth, lips or throat is often highly curable if diagnosed and treated in the early stages. Visiting your dentist for regular check ups and avoiding tobacco are the key factors in preventing oral cancer.