- 1. Impetigo
- (Impetigo)
- ... (dermis). Signs and symptoms include painful fluid- or pus-filled sores that turn into deep ulcers, usually on the legs and feet. The sores break open and scab over with a hard, thick, gray-yellow crust. ...
- 2. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- ... device. Root planing. Root planing smoothes the root surfaces, discouraging further buildup of tartar. Antibiotics. The use of antibiotics to treat periodontitis remains open to debate. Your ...
- 3. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... chronic use of tobacco products can damage your blood vessels. Help prevent infections. Wash any open wounds with a mild soap and water and try to keep them clean and dry until they heal. Watch ...
- 4. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, ...
- 5. Tetanus
- (Tetanus)
- ... unsure of your immunization status. Leave unclean wounds open to avoid trapping bacteria in the wound with a bandage. Your doctor may need to clean the wound, prescribe an antibiotic and give you a booster ...
- 6. TMJ disorders
- (TMJ disorders)
- ... of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth Headache Uncomfortable bite An uneven bite, because one or more teeth are making premature contact TMJ disorders can also cause a ...
- 7. Raynaud's disease
- (Raynaud's disease)
- ... circulation, your doctor may prescribe: Calcium channel blockers. These drugs relax and open up small blood vessels in your hands and feet. They decrease the frequency and severity of attacks ...
- 8. Rabies
- (Rabies)
- ... is spread through the saliva of infected animals. Infected animals can spread the virus by biting another animal or a person. In rare cases, rabies can be spread when infected saliva gets into an open ...
- 9. Tularemia
- (Tularemia)
- ... to skin redness, tenderness or open sores in the affected areas. You're likely to start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner. However, in some cases when you call to set up an ...
- 10. Chickenpox
- (Chickenpox)
- ... that break open and crust over Fever Abdominal pain or loss of appetite Mild headache General feeling of unease and discomfort (malaise) or irritability A dry cough Headache The chickenpox ...
- 11. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... and sealed. A temporary filling will be placed in the crown opening to protect the tooth between dental visits. Your dentist may leave the tooth open for a few days to drain. You might also be given medicine ...
- 12. Braces: How Do They Work?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Dental braces are a device used in orthodontics to align teeth and correct malocclusions such as underbites, overbites, cross bite and open bites, deep bites, or crooked teeth and various other flaws of ...
- 13. What Happens to Your Teeth When They Get Filled?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... whole time, with your mouth open. The first thing that a dentist needs to do is to locate the tooth that needs to be treated. Once the tooth is located, the dentist will make adjustments to make sure ...
- 14. Common warts
- (Common warts)
- ... opens the door for the virus. Groom with care. In order to avoid spreading the virus, don't brush, clip, comb or shave areas that have warts. If you touch a wart, wash your hands carefully afterwards. ...
- 15. Myasthenia gravis
- (Myasthenia gravis)
- ... by using electric appliances, such as toothbrushes, can openers and screwdrivers. Wear an eye patch. If you have double vision, using an eye patch can help relieve this problem. Wear the patch while ...
- 16. Switching To Solid Foods
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... of development. Can he hold his head up? Your baby should be able to sit in a high chair, feeding seat, or infant seat with good head control. Does he open his mouth when food comes his way? Babies ...
- 17. Bite-Sized Milestones: Signs of Solid Food Readiness
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... and reach a minimum of about 13 pounds. Open Wide. As babies become more aware of the world around them, they also tend to become more interested in food—often watching food intently and opening their ...
- 18. Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
- (Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis)
- ... through the catheter to the narrowed area. The balloon is then inflated, compressing the deposits against your artery walls. A mesh tube (stent) is usually left in the artery to help keep the artery open. ...
- 19. Ehrlichiosis
- (Ehrlichiosis)
- ... they attach to your skin: Wear light-colored clothing. Ticks are dark. Light clothing helps you and others notice ticks on your clothing before they can attach themselves to your skin. Avoid open-toed ...
- 20. Broken nose
- (Broken nose )
- ... Opens your nostrils with a nasal speculum Uses special instruments to help realign your broken bones and cartilage Surgery Severe breaks, multiple breaks or breaks that have gone untreated for ...