If you are going in for an extraction, whether it is a wisdom tooth or otherwise, there are a number of post-surgery complications that might occur. Most of them are rare and minor, and don't require much more than a quick visit to your dentist. The most severe and painful is dry socket. While it does not happen all the time, it is possible, but you can prevent it by taking good care of yourself and following the oral surgeon's instructions.
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Falls and blows to the mouth are frequent events for toddlers and young children. In fact, nearly 50% of children experience some type of mouth injury during their childhood. In most cases, the child recovers quickly and has no need for medical attention. However, there are some instances where an injury to the mouth or teeth requires the attention of skilled pediatric dentist. Find out more about what symptoms should be seen by a pediatric dentist and how the treatments they use to take care of these little mouths.
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After giving birth to a precious bundle of joy, you might be surprised to find that you feel depressed, irritable, or overwhelmed. Many mothers experience these emotions after childbirth, but the feelings often fade away within 2 weeks. If they don't, you may be diagnosed with a condition known as postpartum depression. There isn't an official cure for postpartum depression, but here are 3 effective ways to treat the symptoms associated with this common condition.
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Venous ulcers are painful, itchy, swollen areas in your legs that may also be hard or discoloured. The most common cause is high blood pressure in the veins in the legs that causes the skin to deteriorate to the point a sore is created. Initially, you may notice the veins in your legs are more noticeable, and sticking out. Over time, the high blood pressure will cause some of the fluid to leak from the veins, damaging the skin.
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Senior care options have seen increases in costs since a spike in 2012. This has caused many people to re-evaluate their care options and the savings to cover those options. If one of your parents is facing the rising costs of senior care, and you want to offer some sort of financial help, consider these four methods. Remember, some methods can also be combined to make savings and your financial assistance go further and last as long as they need care.
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