Description and Possible Medical Problems
We all get common but minor oral irritations such as canker sores, abrasions, and cold sores. They’re an annoyance, and we have to avoid certain foods for a few days, but usually they disappear on their own within a week to 10 days. These sores are usually painful.
But what if the [...]
Thanks to water fluoridation and a conscientious dental campaign by the American Dental Association, many children today will go through life cavity free. The rest of us weren’t so lucky. Although Americans as a whole practice better oral hygiene today, years of neglect and regular childhood visits to the dentist for another round of cavities [...]
If you suspect you have otitis externa, it’s important to get treatment for it right away. Applying a heating pad and taking aspirin or acetaminophen will help ease the pain before you can get to your doctor. Your physician will clean the canal and remove excess water with suction or a special cotton swab before [...]
Presbyopia most often starts to appear in your mid-40s. You may find it also takes longer for your vision to adjust when you switch from looking at a faraway object to one that is up close—and vice versa. And the amount of time it takes for your eyes to adjust to the dark may also [...]
In the old days, it seemed as if people who are prone to allergies experienced flare-ups only in the summer, when ragweed is in full bloom. Today, however, it seems as if allergies occur all year round. The chemicals that we use both at home and at work are frequently the culprits, from pollutants, cosmetics, [...]