According to the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), up to 40 percent of all oral and dental injuries in the United States happen during sports or recreational activities. Even so, many sports organizations – including high school sports leagues – do not require protective mouth gear in order to play. Even contact sports […]
In recent years, the general public has become more aware of sleep apnea’s prevalence and symptoms. However, even though many people are more educated about the basics of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), many misconceptions are still common – even among those who have been diagnosed with OSA. In this week’s post, we will take a […]
John Hopkins Medical Center reported a small study showing that injecting filler, specifically hyaluronic acid, can ease facial paralysis around the mouth. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/cosmetic_ lip_surgery_may_ease_facial_paralysis_small_study_suggests Hyaluronic acid is a common filler injected into the face to replace lost volume and soften wrinkle lines. Juvaderm, Restalyn and Perlane are a all HA fillers on the market. HA is […]
Medical tourism is the practice of traveling to another country to obtain medical or dental treatment. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 750,000 Americans travel to other countries each year to receive medical care. Why Travel for Health Care? Why would anyone consider traveling to another country to obtain medical care? The […]
