The most common form of dystonia is focal dystonia. This disorder mainly affects the muscles of the lower body, especially the muscles of the neck, head, jaw, arms, legs, and trunk. Common symptoms include involuntary twitching and shaking of the hands. Other symptoms include difficulty chewing, changes in facial expressions, eye movement, difficulty swallowing, choking, and involuntary muscle contractions. It can be diagnosed with a medical or neurological examination. Medical tests may include a lumbar puncture, neuropsychological tests, neurological examinations, electromyographic (EMG) testing, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT). Sometimes patients are only treated for the symptoms and not the underlying cause. There are various treatments for dystonia.…

  The common name for lice is insect lice. Lice is the medical term for several species of parasitic wingless insects, with about 5,000 living species. Lice are parasitoids that live outside on warm-blooded hosts, including all species of mammals and birds, with the exception of birds. When a person is infected with lice, they can be found in the hair, on the scalp, or on parts of the body such as the abdomen, legs, armpits, or genitals. Lice can be seen on all people. However, they are most common among people with long hair, as well as among people with allergic conditions. They usually feed on blood, but sometimes…

How to get rid of a cold sore? For most people it is a frustrating problem. They find out there is an effective way to treat them, and they try to use it immediately. Unfortunately, most people do not have a clue about how to take care of them and usually end up having to suffer through another outbreak in just a few days.   Understanding how to treat a cold sore is important if you want to keep them from coming back. Treating and preventing cold sores is a very important skill to master. After you have learned how to treat one, you will be able to keep any…

  Normal body temperature varies greatly, remember that this temperature, whether it is 98.4 or 97.2 degrees, is just average. The body has a very wide range, which is commonly referred to as normal, and each person has their own normal temperature. The body is very stable, has its own temperature within the normal range and withstands all temperatures that are thrown at it. If there are sudden changes in temperature, it will cause the body to work overtime and this can actually burn energy. If you want to lose weight, you need to maintain an optimal state of your body so that it can burn all the energy you…

What is atrial fibrillation or AFib (pronounced ahfib) AFib is an irregular or shaky heartbeat (rhythm) that can lead to blood clots in your arteries, causing a heart attack or heart failure. If left untreated, it can cause stroke, paralysis, and even death. AFib can be classified into several types, depending on the cause of the abnormal heart rhythm. One type of AFib is congenital. It is most common and occurs in infants and children who have not yet reached the age at which electrical impulses from the heart are established. This condition is usually found during routine check-ups or heart scans. In addition to this, if a person has…

Root canal therapy is an oral treatment procedure for an infected tooth that is designed to achieve the removal of decay and infection and the prevention of future dental disease from occurring. For most adults, root canal therapy is the first line of defense against dental decay, periodontal disease, and gum diseases, but it is also a potential source of pain. While most people can endure minor discomfort during the course of the treatment process, this article will provide some tips on how to prevent complications after a root canal treatment has been performed.   Root canals are performed by the dentist on an outpatient basis, although there are some…

Many people with benign tumors have no idea what the symptoms are or even what causes them. Often the root cause is not even known. But some rare cancers, such as a benign tumor, can be associated with: – Exposure to environmental toxins, including air pollution, exposure to lead and other environmental factors. – Genetic abnormalities. – Diet. The first thing you need to know about benign tumors is that they are usually not cancerous. This does not mean that they cannot be removed with surgery. But removing the tumor without removing the cancer cells can lead to an incision, which can eventually become a focus of cancer. Some types…

Insulin is a hormone produced primarily by beta cells in the pancreas; it is also called the master anabolic hormone of the body. It controls the oxidation of fatty acids, carbohydrates and proteins by promoting the uptake of glucose in the bloodstream for use as fuel. Insulin also stimulates the breakdown of glycogen and fatty acids in the liver.   Insulin resistance occurs when the insulin produced to combat the metabolic changes in the bloodstream becomes less effective or becomes deficient. This results in excessive glucose accumulation in the bloodstream and contributes to the development of diabetes. The effects of insulin resistance vary with individual and may be caused by…

Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.

Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us. Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small instrument called a “scaler,” or an…