Medical

Happy New Year from Snow Orthodontics! At Snow Orthodontics, our mission is to change the world, one smile at a time! And we couldn’t think of a better way to put a smile on your face this year, than by helping you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted, with savings that’ll make you smile....

Unsightly veins only occur as you age?Varicose and spider veins are a common problem found in approximately 25% of the population. A common misconception is that they tend to occur only in older patients and women. In reality, they can be found in men and women of any age. Heredity is another...

One of the most complex and perplexing problems in dentistry today is infection control. The oral cavity is a sea of microorganisms normally living in balance with the entire human body. Under certain conditions pathogenic or disease-causing microorganisms can become the dominant life forms,...

Many who live in the Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys are familiar with the common symptoms of dry eye disease such as redness, irritation, and chronically feeling like something is in the eyes. Other common symptoms, although classic, are not usually associated with having dry eye disease....

Do you share a home with grandparents, parents and kids?Bringing multiple generations of a family under one roof can be rewarding and a good source of support. But during a pandemic, it poses some extra challenges. Grandparents, for instance, may be at higher risk for severe illness from...

Before you buy your first or next set of hearing aids, consider your lifestyle and everyday environments. Are you more active or sedentary? Are you more often outdoors or indoors? Today’s hearing aids have features you may want and some you don’t — make a list of “must have” features you...

It doesn’t matter if you’re one or 101, no one wants to kiss or be kissed by anyone with bad oral hygiene. In fact, you should always keep your mouth healthy and attractive. Here are a few tips: 1. Brush at least twice a day with toothpaste containing fluoride, floss at least once daily, and...

Though you probably expect consideration from others, how often do you consider the feelings of others before you say or do anything? Do you believe you’ll get from others what you refuse to give? People seem to be more likely to prioritize entitlement than consideration. People feel entitled...

UCLA Health System offers Interventional Radiology (IR) services in Santa Clarita. Our interven-tional radiology team brings accessible, convenient, and expedited services to patients and re-ferring physicians in your community. You can now access physician consultation, minimally invasive...

Now that we’ve talked a bit on the blog about what to expect in ketamine therapy and covered some frequently asked questions, it’s time to dive deeper into ketamine treatment. How do you know if ketamine therapy is right for you? There are a lot of treatment options out there for mental health,...

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...

At Aesthetic Dental & Specialty Center, we perform a wide scope of oral surgeries including all kinds of surgical and simple extractions, alveoplasty and allograft bone grafting. We will provide you with a full consultation explaining the diagnosis and treatment options before scheduling...

Periodontal Treatments to Protect the Health of Your Teeth Periodontal disease, such as gingivitis, are serious ailments that can have a great effect on the health of your gums and the rest of your mouth. Some periodontal diseases can result in mild inflammation or cause damage to the gum...

  Full lips are the latest trend in cosmetic procedures. Restylane Kysse was introduced in May and has created all the buzz around achieving the perfect pout. This was mainly due to introducing several new and advanced techniques to beautifully enhance the lips. We now have the power of...

Liposuction is a type of cosmetic procedure in which fat in the body is broken up and suctioned out. To do this, Dr. Hu will use a hollow, thin instrument called a cannula, which is attached to a high-pressure vacuum.This type of procedure can be performed on many different body parts such as...