According to the Association for Retired Persons (AARP), half of the 1,174 adult men surveyed said they get regular checkups. And 72 percent said they would rather do household chores (such as cleaning the bathroom) than go to the doctor.
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Inside of a tooth, under the white enamel and a layer called the dentin, is soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue and creates the surrounding hard tissue of the tooth during development.
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In the early 20th century, a few progressive dentists are credited for having promoted the idea of preventative care. Their work help transformed the health of the nation over the next 100 years.
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April was declared Autism Awareness Month in 2007. The goal of the annual event (as well as the society), is to encourage acceptance and appreciation for anyone who is diagnosed as autistic. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a “spectrum” disorder because of the wide variety of type and severity of symptoms patients experience.
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Tooth decay can lead to cavaties, which are tiny openings or holes in the hard surface of teeth. Although the process takes time, the more plaque on the enamel of your teeth, the higher the associated risk of developing a cavity.
If you’re getting tired of hearing about COVID-19, you’re in good company. For the past year, writers, news anchors and talk show hosts have been covering the topic ad nauseum. But, like it or not, the subject probably won’t likely disappear from headlines anytime soon. The most recent data available, on Worldometer, reports 113,824,567 people have been diagnosed with
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With an average 635,000 heart-related deaths each year, experts name cardiac disease as the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
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A misaligned or impacted tooth can put pressure on adjacent teeth leading to a dull, aching, throbbing pain. Like too many people trying to pile into a crowded elevator, the mouth can accommodate only so many teeth. When the number of teeth challenge available space, pain can ensue.
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A root canal is an endodontic term about dental service focused on the root part of the tooth. Specifically, treatment to the canal portion of the root where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue of the tooth reside.
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Most health experts agree that the most important component to a healthy lifestyle is that you make it a habit. If you work out regularly, avoid unhealthy foods and eat lots of lean meats and greens, your body will be fit and far less likely to succumb to disease.
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