Tooth decay is a prevalent dental problem. However, there is a procedure that cleans out the tooth. It is known as root canal therapy… What Is Root Canal Therapy? Root canal therapy involves the removal of the pulp, which is the soft center of the tooth. The pulp comprises nerves, connective tissue, and blood…
DetailsIf diabetes is not well controlled; it could lead to severe complications, one of which is Diabetic Ketoacidosis or (DKA). What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)? DKA usually occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones, which is a result of the body breaking down fat as fuel due to the…
DetailsYes. Next to your genes, surgery is your best bet if you want a few more inches. The type of surgery that makes people taller is known as limb lengthening surgery. In this article, we will discuss the procedure in detail. What Is Limb Lengthening? Limb lengthening is a procedure to lengthen…
DetailsOur kidneys act as a blood filter. Blood that flows through this filter is sieved for waste products which are passed out in the urine. Sometimes, useful substances go through the sieve but the kidneys eventually reabsorb it for use. However, this is not always the case. Damage to this sieve means that it…
DetailsA regular tooth cleaning routine is essential for good dental health, and is even more important in children as their teeth grow, to help keep the teeth decay-free. What Is Fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water and helps to reduce tooth decay. It offers the…
DetailsLabour. Hospital. Delivery. Home. That’s the usual sequence in the life of a woman from pregnancy to delivery and then nursing the child. One beautiful aspect of this which has been described to be one of the bonding experiences between mother and child is breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is hence a pleasurable activity for…
DetailsPoor dental hygiene is usually characterized by failure to brush your teeth twice a day or get routine teeth cleanings with your dentist, making the dental plaque formed between your teeth not be removed completely. Over time, the plaque hardens into tartar, and bacteria to the gums eventually leading to early gum disease, or…
DetailsAir in the chest is not always essential to life. Sometimes, it kills… Gladys was worried. She had put several calls through to Donald, her husband who had embarked on a trip early that morning and had to resort to public transportation because his car stubbornly refused to start, and he needed…
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