Medical

Many patients tell me they would love to have whiter teeth, however, in the past, after a whitening procedure, they experienced quite a bit of tooth sensitivity, which is the main reason why whitening is no longer an option for them.  The question then, “Is there a way to get whiter teeth without the sensitivity?” 

In our modern society more and more emphasis is being placed on looks and appearances.  Constant exposure in the media along with greater health awareness has caused more and more adults to have an interest in orthodontic treatment.

Robert, a 42-year-old diabetic, enjoyed medical care provided through his health insurance for years. His doctor’s visits and medications were provided for a small co-pay. Unfortunately, he was laid off from his job and lost his health insurance. He didn’t know what to do with bills piling up; he worried about his home, providing food for his family and how he would pay for his two boys to attend a sports camp in the summer. His health became the lowest priority and his glucose skyrocketed to 400 by the time he came to Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. (SDFHC).

Urogynecology Subspecialist Now Available at Multiple Locations

According to the federal government, an approximate 15 million Americans have a health problem that most don’t want to talk about. That problem is urinary incontinence.

Patients with headaches also commonly complain of neck pain.  This relationship is the rule, not the exception and therefore, treatment for headaches must include treatment of the neck to achieve optimum results.  The term, “cervicogenic headaches” has been an accepted term because of the intimate connection between the neck and head for many years.  There are many anatomical reasons why neck problems result in headaches.  Some of these include:

Ask any physical therapist the most common complaint they hear from patients and it will be “my back hurts” with the implication that the therapist should fix it.  My first response is to examine the patient and then educate them.  There’s no point in treating the patient’s pain without educating them on how to avoid it in the future.  The patient needs to understand the spine, what will hurt it and what will keep it healthy and pain free.

Back injuries are one of the leading causes of doctors’ visits every year.  In fact back injuries account for about one in every five job-related injuries in California.  Disabling back injuries are no laughing matter, due to lost time from work and from personal activities.

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. Some of the variables discussed in Part I of this article included implant size, shape, and surface texture.  Some additional choices will be discussed here, along with my thoughts based on an experience of more than 1,000 augmentation procedures.

 Five Tips for Hearing and Looking Your Best

You walk into the job interview.  Your hair is groomed.  Your skin is smooth.  You’re wearing your best interview suit.  Dahhling, you look fabulous, right?

Why is it that whenever someone mentions the possibility of upcoming back surgery, there’s always someone in the crowd who states loud and clear, “Don’t do it!  Back surgery is not the answer!”  Why?  Because the incidence of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBBS) is extremely high.

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.  Eventually, this ailment becomes chronic in nature, often manifesting with “first-step pain” when getting out of bed or after a period of rest, usually dissipating after a few minutes of walking, then eventually returning later in the day.

Cellulite is among the most disturbing and challenging skin disorders known in aesthetic medicine.  Despite multidisciplinary physical or mechanical treatments, pharmacological agents, exercise and diet regimens, cellulite signs and symptoms are and, in most cases remain, unaffected. 

1. You may be injured and not know it.  Most individuals mistakenly believe that they will be in significant pain if they have an injury.  This is not always true.  Some damage can be minor enough to cause minimal to no pain.  After a car accident you should have an in-depth medical history and examination, along with any necessary x-rays.  Getting diagnosed will help to establish the proper course of treatment.  Chiropractic is an excellent resource for creating a care plan to help you throughout the healing process.  This treatment can include ice and heat therapy, adjustments, physical therapy, therapeutic massage, and rehabilitative exercises.

Headaches are a sign that something is wrong!  It is not wise to accept headaches as normal and then let them persist.  Get your headache evaluated as soon as possible.  Headaches occur in nearly all ages and walks of life and can be simple to deal with or even life threatening.  There are many types of headaches from sinus to migraines to toxic to the most common type, the tension or “stress” headache, which accounts for about 90 percent of all headaches. 

What criteria do you use to determine if I am a candidate?  It is important to ask this question because there are very specific criteria to determine how effective the treatment will be.  If the doctor does not have an established system for the inclusion or exclusion of patients for treatment, then you may want to re-think doing the procedure at that office.  There must be a comprehensive health history, examination, and a review of all diagnostic tests to determine if you are a candidate.  The doctor and patient should take this procedure as serious as he or she would surgery.

The SCV Senior Center Rummage Sale sponsored by the Center’s Advisory Council will take place on June 2 and 3.  The sale will be held on the first consecutive Tuesday and Wednesday of even numbered months only, i.e., April, June, August, October, December, and February.  The Rummage Sale hours will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on both days.

Imagine waking up and discovering that your dental appointment is over—and all the corrections are in place, painlessly.  Believe me, that’s just how Sedation “Sleep” Dentistry works.