Safe and Savvy Seniors June 15 2012 Greensboro Workshop
A great workshop takes place June 15, 2012 from 8:30am-12:30pm, in Greensboro, at Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church, 314 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. It is called Safe and Savvy Seniors ~ A Workshop for Greensboro Seniors: Awareness and Self-Protection. Informative talks will be presented by Greensboro Police Department Senior Police Officer P.D. Nix, and by...
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Radiation & Chemotherapy - the Effects on Your Mouth
Written By: Matthew Norman, DDS and Michelle Phillips, RDH With the prevalence of cancer becoming more widespread, it is important to be aware of and know how to manage side effects that cancer treatment can cause in your mouth. Radiation and chemotherapy are two different types of treatments for...
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At Hearthside Home Care we continually strive to better our serve in exceeding the expectations of those that we serve. Hearthside provides in-home aide and companion services. For more information about Hearthside’s services, please call 336-808-1351, or toll free, 866-808-1351, if you are calling from outside of the 336 calling area....
Your teeth, gums, tongue, and overall oral health are a reliable indicator of other overall health issues. Heart disease, diabetes, HIV, osteoporosis and eating disorders are examples of health issues which have symptoms visible in the mouth. Teaming with your Dental Office for regular checkups can help identify these conditions....
Basic Practices for Excellent Dental Health
Basic Practices for Excellent Dental Health Matthew Norman, DDS and Michelle Phillips, RDH Caregivers are responsible for the oral and overall health of those they care for. As a caregiver, many questions may come to mind regarding your responsibilities for one’s oral health: How should I go about caring for...
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Dry Mouth - Xerostomia - and its Effects on the Oral Environment
Dry Mouth and its Effects on the Oral Environment Matthew Norman, DDS and Michelle Phillips, RDH Xerostomia is the dental term for dry mouth. One out of every four adults suffers from some form of dry mouth. Several factors can contribute to the presence of dry mouth such as: diabetes,...
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Good Oral Hygiene with Dexterity Difficulties
Good Oral Hygiene with Dexterity Difficulties Michelle Phillips, RDH With one who has dexterity difficulties such as arthritis, there are several oral hygiene aids that can help. There are things such as electric toothbrushes and flossers out on the market now to aid in good oral hygiene.
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Optimal Oral Health for Optimal Overall Health
Optimal Oral Health for Optimal Overall Health Matthew Norman, DDS and Michelle Phillips, RDH Many correlations exist between periodontal (gum) disease and systemic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and even pregnancy. The mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, and it is becoming...
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The Dangers of Tobacco and Smoking
By Carissa Stella It has been well documented that smoking presents health hazards in many different forms, but the biggest issue with smoking is the damage it can do to a person’s lungs. The tar and approx. 4,000 carcinogens present in tobacco smoke can decrease the ability of the lungs...
By Carissa Stella The heart is an amazing muscle in that it provides nourishing blood and oxygen to the entire body and if something is wrong, it can almost seem to talk to you, provided you know what to listen for. A heart attack is a life-threatening emergency during which...
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