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Pain Management: Arachnoiditis

Treatment options for arachnoiditis are similar to those for other chronic pain conditions. Arachnoiditis is a pain disorder that develops when the...

Pain Management: Alternative Therapy

Although the World Health Organization currently recognizes more than 30 diseases or conditions that can be helped by acupuncture treatment, one of...

What is Ovarian Cancer? what Causes It?

Another set of gene mutations that raises your ovarian cancer risk is one that causes Lynch syndrome, also called hereditary nonpolyposis colorecta...

Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Treatment

Once you know you have osteoporosis, you have many options for treating the condition and strengthening your bones to prevent fractures. Bisphospho...

Whats Knee Replacement Surgery?

During surgery, an orthopedic surgeon removes the damaged part of the knee and replaces it with an artificial joint made of metal and plastic. A co...

What is Oral Thrush?

If you notice a strange white rash inside your mouth, you may have a condition called thrush. If you smoke or wear dentures that don’t fit right mi...

Preventing Tooth Decay

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left...

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD, TMJ)

Your temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ear. Your dentist ma...

Salivary Gland Problems

There are also several hundred minor salivary glands throughout the mouth and throat. Salivary gland infection, or sialadenitis. Bacterial infectio...

Plaque and Your Teeth

Gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, allowing the bacteria to destroy the underlying bone supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease, marked by inf...

Oral Cancer: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention

As part of your routine dental exam, your dentist will conduct an oral cancer screening exam. Your dentist knows what a healthy mouth should look l...

Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease)

Periodontitis, also generally called gum disease or periodontal disease, begins with bacterial growth in your mouth and may end -- if not properly ...