If your dentist has suggested the need for a root canal, you may be wondering if you’d be better off having the tooth extracted instead. Extraction is usually an option for a problematic tooth, but there are several reasons why a root canal may be a better option. Here’s a look at a few reasons why your dentist may recommend a root canal rather than extraction for your tooth. Protecting Your Jawbone…
Read More »In recent news, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that over 90 percent of kids living in the United States consume too much salt or sodium. If your child eats a diet high in salt, keep reading. A high intake of sodium is one of the leading causes of heart disease in America. There are many types of heart disease, including coronary heart disease and congestive heart failure. If your child continues to eat a high sodium diet, they may be at risk for one of these heart conditions.…
Read More »Do you experience intense pain when moving your wrist or thumb? Your first thought might be carpal tunnel, but it’s also possible that you have a condition called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. What is De Quervain’s tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a common but painful condition where the tendons connecting the thumb to the wrist become inflamed. As the tendons swell, the surrounding sheath compresses the tendons, causing pain from the thumb to the wrist.…
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