Questions about Ebola are rampant – here are some answers… Ebola is spread by contact with bodily fluids of an individual with active Ebola symptoms. That means the infected blood, vomit or secretions from an already sick person. Ebola has been around since 1976, and in that time – there has not been a […]
Several factors influence the performance, durability, longevity and cost of dental restorations. These factors include: the patient’s oral and general health, the components used in the filling material; where and how the filling is placed; the chewing load that the tooth will have to bear; and the length and number of visits needed to prepare […]
Thanks to advances in modern dental materials and techniques, dentists have more ways to create pleasing, natural-looking smiles. Dental researchers are continuing their often decades-long work developing materials, such as ceramics and polymer compounds that look more like natural teeth. As a result, dentists and patients today have several choices when it comes to selecting […]
I cannot believe that summer is over and we’ve got to start wearing shoes and socks, much less sweaters. Also, the Flu shot signs are cropping up everywhere and it seems too soon. It’s not, according to the CDC, Flu season runs from October to May, peaking in December, January and February. So […]
The Affordable Care Act will affect you in many ways, some positive and some negative. Mobility is a plus. Since pre-existing conditions are no longer a factor and the availability of affordable health insurance is everywhere, you no longer have to be tied to your job because it’s the only way you can maintain your […]
The Affordable Care Act will affect you in many ways, some positive and some negative but overall it should make healthcare more accessible, and hopefully affordable. Time will tell but for me, optimism prevails. This will be an ongoing aspect of my blog posts and I hope you will find the information both useful and […]
All American Pet Owners – are eligible for discount pet prescriptions – included FREE with the HealthCard4Free and PetsRxCard. There are no deductibles, no waiting periods, and no exclusions for your pet’s pre-existing conditions. The HealthCard4Free and PetsRxCard are available FREE to ease the burden on pet owners on their one-time or regular prescription medications at over […]
Tooth enamel has no nerve fibers? The bacteria normally found in your mouth turn sugar into acid. While acid is attacking tooth enamel, you can’t feel a thing. But once the acid has begun to create a cavity and attacks the dentin under the enamel, the nerve fibers begin to send out a message that […]
Many babies and young children suffer from extensive tooth decay. A baby’s mouth, like yours and mine, is full of bacteria. These bacteria feed on sugars found in the liquids there. Many parents put their baby to sleep with a bottle to soothe and settle them down. Unfortunately the fluid (milk or juices) from the […]
According to a Newsday Business article published on March 24, 2014 – HealthCard4Free provides “a free card that offers discounts not only on vision, hearing, dental and veterinary services but also on prescriptions for people and pets. Cards can be downloaded from one of the sites, HealthCard4Free.com.” The Newsday article vetted HealthCard4Free and found that […]
