Medical

Dr. Allan Fine graduated “cum laude” from the University of Southern California in 1972 with B.S. and D.D.S. degrees and entered the U.S. Air Force.  He was stationed at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he completed his two-year commitment as a Captain in the Dental Corps.

On Wednesday, November 4, Audiologist Nola Aaronson of Audiology Associates will speak on “Are You Having Trouble Understanding?” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Activity Rooms 1 and 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street.

We are living in a difficult and uncertain economy.  The rise in unemployment along with the housing market crash has forced many to cut back on spending and make necessary sacrifices.  Unfortunately, countless people are delaying medical or dental care as part of their cutbacks and there is an increasing trend, nationwide, in patients postponing or declining care because of finances.

To begin, let’s first talk about Amalgam fillings.  Sometimes referred to as “silver or metal colored fillings”, an amalgam filling is a stable alloy made by combining elemental mercury, silver, tin, copper and possibly other metallic elements.  Constant pressure from chewing, grinding or clenching can cause dental fillings, or restorations, to wear away, chip or crack.  You may not be able to tell that your filling is wearing down; however it is important to understand if the seal between the tooth enamel and the restoration breaks down, food particles and decay-causing bacteria can work their way under the restoration. 

The word Botox is now a part of our common vocabulary, but just like Kleenex and Xerox, it is a brand name.  And now in the USA, there is finally some competition in the “Neurotoxin” category.  The product is called Dysport.  Here are some basic differences:
Botox and Dysport have similar mechanisms of action (blocking nerve impulses).

If you know about weSPARK Cancer Support Center, you probably already know about Linda Clements Urich’s Guided Imagery Class, which meets the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.  You know that it is a great tool for reducing stress and anxiety, managing fear and finding balance.  But how does it really work?

The recession may be ending but not for many of our seniors in need.  According to AARP, retirees have seen their savings wiped away by market losses while their health care bills continue to climb.  Older Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to pay for essential items such as food, gas and medicine, not to mention utilities such as heating, cooling or phone service.

Aquatic Therapy, also known as pool therapy, has many benefits.  It can be used for pain relief, strengthening, improving flexibility, muscle relaxation and/or a simple, gentle means to get back into exercising.  Water has many qualities that can assist in rehabilitation.  When we are in the pool, the water acts to support us.  The result of this support is less stress on the muscles and joints, which enables us to move more easily and have less impact and compression on our joints.

There have been many exciting and new developments in dentistry that the public may not be aware of.  Some of the more popular and useful advancements include digital radiography, in-office whitening without the use of a light or laser, and mouthguards for the treatment of migraine headaches.

My life has truly been transformed by Dr. Koh’s gift of healing.  I was in pain every day for the past nine years, as a result of a very bad reaction to Prednison.  I went from a super athletic person who free climbed cliffs and hiked in the wilderness, swam and played many spots, to one who had joint, tendon and muscle pain all over my body, limited range of movement especially my neck, sleeping problems, short term memory loss, tremendous weight gain, extreme tiredness, and of course depression. 

It’s two weeks before Christmas and you’re running around trying to finish holiday shopping with even less money to spend than last year?  Well it’s time to sit back and take a breather.  Added stress during the holidays can lead to ill health past the new year.  Many people spend so much time stressing out during the holidays they stop taking care of themselves.  They stop exercising, miss scheduled doctor’s appointments and let stress run their lives. 

Fungal toenails are a common problem in the United States.  Common ways of contracting this disorder are by walking barefoot outdoors, in locker rooms, across carpets, sharing infected nail clippers or even shoes.  These invisible spores get in under the overhanging edge of the nail and travel from the edge of the nail all the way to the cuticle living within the nail bed.

The answer could be “yes!”  Many patients, today, from teenagers to active retired people, enjoy the benefits of dental implants.  Whether you’re missing just one tooth, several teeth, or all of your teeth, you may be a patient who could benefit from the esthetic and functional enjoyment of dental implants.

Want to increase your distance?
Reduce your handicap/shoot lower scores?
Are you in pain as a result of playing golf?

Ask any happy couple what are the secrets to a successful marriage, and chances are that “communication” will be on the list.
That’s because communication allows both partners to convey their thoughts and emotions to each other – a very important aspect of a healthy marriage.  Take away this ability to talk, hear, and respond and the relationship is bound to crumble.

In the past, a patient suffering from disc problems usually was given pain medications, instructed to refrain from physical activities, referred for physical therapy, and when they weren’t progressing they were sent for spinal surgery.  Conservative chiropractic care proved very helpful in many cases, yet there have been some cases when surgery seemed to be the only other option, until now.

Many people experience numbness or a lack of sensation at some point in their life.  It may be an “arm going to sleep” or a “pins and needles” sensation.  This occurs when a sensory nerve becomes impinged leading to a decrease in input from that nerve to the brain.  The impingement must be removed for normal sensation to return.  If the impingement has been longstanding or severe it can cut, tear or damage the nerve, which leads to ongoing or even permanent numbness. 

Much of muscle pain stems from various conditions; strain, lactic acid build up, scar tissue, etc.   The DMS uses percussion, mechanical vibrations that reach deep into the muscle tissue to stimulate proprioceptive functions.  No other device on the market matches the effectiveness of the DMS.