Why It Matters What Mouthwash You Use

Posted on: 18 September 2015

If you never stopped to read the label on your mouthwash, you may not be aware that they come in different varieties. Along with different colors, flavors, and proclamations, mouthwashes can also serve completely different purposes. How do you know which one is right for you? Here is what you need to know about selecting a mouthwash. The Two Categories of Mouthwashes Mouthwashes can fall into one of two categories. There are cosmetic mouthwashes that are designed specifically for freshening up your breath temporarily.
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How To Make The Day Of A Dental Procedure Go Smoothly For Your Child

Posted on: 18 September 2015

If your child will need to go to the dentist for an operation or procedure, they might be anxious about their upcoming appointment. Anything that you can do to help your child get through a dental procedure with a little fuss as necessary will help. Here are five things that you can do to help your child have a smooth day at the dentist and recovery. 1. Check in With the Dentist
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Another Day, Another Headache: Could Your Head Pain Be Caused By An Arteriovenous Malformation?

Posted on: 15 September 2015

While an occasional headache is usually nothing to worry about, persistent headaches that occur on a regular basis can be a symptom of a more serious disorder such as an arteriovenous malformation. Arteriovenous malformations, also known as AVM's, form when blood vessels in the brain that become tangled. When blood vessels connecting veins and arteries become entangled, the normal flow of blood is disrupted to parts of the brain. If left untreated, and AVM can rupture and cause bleeding in the brain or may lead to a stroke.
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3 Ways Laser Surgery Is Used Everyday

Posted on: 8 September 2015

Laser surgery is a very common procedure. In the past years people have perfected the art of laser surgery so that it can be used for a variety of different procedures. Here are a couple things you might not have known that laser surgery could do. 1. LASIK and Laser Eye Surgery One of the most commonly known laser surgeries is for the eye. In this type of surgery the doctor will take a tiny laser and shave off layers of the person's cornea.
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