Many people think that brushing and flossing is all they need to do to keep a picture perfect smile. That’s a good start, of course, but most of us are not as thorough as we think we are – and the result could be gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an inflammatory condition which, left untreated, can cause serious problems. In advanced stages, … [Read more...]
Can You Avoid the Cold and Flu Season?
Colds and flus have become synonymous with the holiday season. Once the kids are back in school, noses start to sniffle and throats begin to tickle. Getting sick is unavoidable, or is it? In a sea of crumpled Kleenexes and cough-drop wrappers, is there hope for a germ-free season? Some local experts gave their best advice on prevention, vaccinations and … [Read more...]
Pleasant Family Dentistry
From state-of-the-art technology to flexible office hours and all the comfort a patient could ask for, Pleasant Family Dentistry is all about making a trip to the dentist as pleasant an experience as possible. In the reception room, patients find a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere where they can read, use the Wi-Fi or watch a TV that’s usually on the PFD channel … [Read more...]
Dr. Craig Rhyne: Rhyne Oral and Facial Surgery
Amainstay in oral health in East Cooper and beyond, Rhyne Oral and Facial Surgery specializes in everything from jaw and facial surgery to implants and extractions. Much of the practice’s business involves wisdom teeth, which are a challenge for about 95 percent of the population in the United States. In much of the rest of the world, however, they aren’t a problem. “One … [Read more...]
Your Favorite Dentist, Just a Click Away
Perhaps you have just moved to a new neighborhood. Perhaps your last experience at the dentist left a funny taste in your mouth, both literally and figuratively. Whatever the reason might be, you are on the hunt for a new oral health professional in your life, be it a dentist, orthodontist or even an oral surgeon. Where do you turn? You’ve heard, of course, that one … [Read more...]
Dr. Amanda Seay: Park West Dentistry
When Dr. Amanda Seay at Park West Dentistry looks at a treatment plan for a patient, it is more than just reacting to the patient’s current oral health. She envisions optimal conditions and evaluates based on risk factors through a comprehensive exam. Dentistry as a whole has been a reactive model,” Dr. Seay explained. “It’s more than just finding and creating a cavity. … [Read more...]
Dr. Tim Assey & Dr. John Assey: Assey Dental Associates
Assey Dental Associates is a model for the adage: “A person should always choose an old doctor and a young dentist.” Father and son dentists, Drs. Tim and John Assey, are double the experience in their profession. Dr. Tim has been in practice for 30-plus years and has the wisdom and expertise that can only be obtained over time. Dr. John, his son, graduated from the Medical … [Read more...]
Raise the Roof: Don’t Sweat It
Year after year, the gorgeous red silk dress draped aimlessly in her closet. Hidden amidst a surplus of black outfits, the dress only saw the sunlight when an eager child played hide-and-go-seek in the closet. The red dress had no real emotions but couldn’t help wonder why its owner was shunning it. Some days the dress overheard its owner speak about it in a nostalgic tone, “If … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss Can Signal Other Problems
There was a time when hearing loss was simply considered to be an aspect of growing old, not unlike gray hair and wrinkles. That’s no longer the case. Medical professionals now know that when you have trouble hearing, there might be something more serious going on than just missing the sounds of barking dogs and singing birds. According to Dr. Mary Anne Larkin, who has been … [Read more...]
So You Want to Be an Iron Man (or Woman)?
Three years ago, Corky Alexander was a disabled veteran facing a myriad of medical issues. While driving to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Birmingham, Ala., his eyesight left him temporarily. When he finally arrived at the medical facility, after colliding with two cars along the way, he thought he might be having a stroke. Following an MRI, a neurologist informed him … [Read more...]
There’s a Doctor in the House: Home Remedies
Recently, I cast a net and was pleased with my catch. All of my family, friends and friends of family and friends of friends were willing to contribute. Confused? Read on and I promise it will make sense. I asked those closest to me what some of their favorite home remedies are and where they originally heard about them, and the conversation rapidly grew to people I had … [Read more...]