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Ear Piercings and Kids: What You Need to Know

What should you consider before getting your child’s ears (or anything else) pierced? We get straight to the, er, point.

Seven Ways to Ruin Cosmetic Dentistry Work

Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of medicine that is quite trending these days, and people are becoming more and more conscious of the fact that good oral health is important. However, after you have gone through a treatment such as dental implants or cosmetic veneers you need to protect your teeth from hazards.

Top 5 Foods Known to Cause Bad Breath

Some foods cause such bad breath it seems almost impossible to alleviate. Here are the top five foods known to cause unpleasant breath and the reasons why.

How Important Is Flossing? 3 Reasons To Not Skip It

Just like brushing twice a day and using the right kind of mouthwash, flossing also plays an important role in ensuring good oral hygiene, according to dental experts.

How Your Dentist Knows You’re Not Flossing

How Your Dentist Knows You’re Not Flossing<br>©Cheryl Casey/Shutterstock.com<br>A recent survey by the American Dental Association found that just under half of all Americans floss their teeth daily<br>What about the other half?<br>My guess is that they’re the ones who floss twice a year — right before their dental checkups. They think they can pull a fast one on us, buy but here’s a little secret: dentists can tell when you’ve been flossing and when you haven’t.<br>How Dentists Can Tell…

Dental checkups: How often are they needed?

Checkups. Cleanings. X-rays. Just how often should Canadians be seen by a dentist to keep their teeth and gums in optimal health?

Do DIY Teeth Whitening Methods Really Work?

Some "natural" ways of whitening teeth, such as brushing them with a strawberry and baking-soda mixture, do not actually whiten teeth, and may even weaken them, new research finds.

What are the indications that my toddler needs a speech therapist?

See what our expert says about deciding whether your toddler should be evaluated by a speech therapist.

What Does a Holistic Health Practitioner Do?

Learn everything you need to know about the roles and responsibilities of a holistic health practitioner.

5 Things You Didn’t Know a Speech Therapist Could Do

Speech therapists, those are the people who spend their time teaching children how to articulate their sounds, but what can they do for adults? Many people know us as the charismatic, children-lov…

5 Early Signs Your Child Might Need A Speech Therapist

A speech therapist is a person who provides speech therapy to patients or individuals. Speech therapy is the process of providing treatment for an individual’s speech and vocal capabilities. These personnel assess, conclude and treat – speech, swallowing, communication and language problems in an affected user, with an aim to restore their capabilities<br>Speech therapy also extends to providing assistance for people who have trouble swallowing…

A Virtual Speech Therapist? It's In the Works

Everyone who has ever tried to master a skill knows the value of “practice makes perfect.” But for people living with aphasia, a communication disorder caused by damage to parts of the brain that contain language centers, practicing language skills is not enough to make real improvements – achieving success also requires feedback. Researchers at Temple …

How one medical center fought off an emerging infectious disease threat

A rapid response centered on quick identification enabled OU Medical Center to successfully contain a deadly infectious drug-resistant threat.

Find a Surgical Hospital With OakBend Medical Center

OakBend Medical Center’s Surgical Services team is committed to providing surgical care to patients and their families in a comfortable and compassionate setting.

Trouble swallowing? It may be time to see a Speech Therapist

The normal process of swallowing our food and drink is a complex and highly coordinated process that usually takes less than three seconds. Individuals who experience a sudden change in their medical condition are often aware that their ability to swallow has changed. For others, changes may occur slowly over time, making it more difficult to recognize symptoms.

Does Your Medical Center Have a Contract With ICE? These Do.

A Medscape analysis found that several major medical centers have contracts with CBP or ICE to provide services they say will improve conditions for migrants at the border; opponents are outraged that these institutions are supporting a system they believe abuses detainees.

North Shore Medical Center Host Maternal Health and Wellness Fair

North Shore Medical Center hosted a Maternal Health and Wellness Fair so that members of the community were able to speak to nurses and physicians and get important information regarding nutrition,…

Speech tips for kids with speech delays (from a very creative speech therapist)