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Question: Should I whiten my teeth if I'm under 16 or have pregnancy issues?
Answer: Bleaching is not recommended in children under the age of 16. This is because the pulp chamber, or nerve of the tooth, is enlarged until this age. Teeth whitening under this condition could irritate the pulp or cause it to become sensitive. Teeth whitening is also not recommended in pregnant or lactating women.
Question: What are some teeth whitening product safety warnings?
Answer: Some whitening products you get through dentists' offices as well as professionally applied (in-office) bleaching products have the American Dental Association ( ADA) Seal of Acceptance, which tells you that the product meets ADA guidelines for safety and effectiveness. Currently, only dentist-dispensed home-use products containing 10% carbamide peroxide and office-applied products containing 35% hydrogen peroxide have this seal. Over-the-counter bleaching products are not endorsed by the ADA, because the organization believes that professional consultation is important to ensuring safe and effective use. No whitening products using lasers are on the ADA's list of accepted products. Several whitening toothpastes available in drugstores have received the seal, too. You can find a list at www.ada.org. Not all manufacturers seek the ADA's Seal of Acceptance. This is a voluntary program that requires considerable expense and time on the part of a manufacturer. Just because a product doesn't have the seal does not necessarily mean that the product isn't safe and effective. Teeth whiteners are not drugs and therefore aren't regulated by the FDA.
Question: Should I whiten my teeth if I have sensitive teeth and allergies?
Answer: Individuals with sensitive teeth and gums, receding gums, and/or defective restorations should consult with their dentist prior to using a tooth-whitening system. Anyone allergic to peroxide (the whitening agent) should not use a bleaching product.
Question: How do over-the-counter whitening strips and gels work?
Answer: Over-the- Counter Whitening Strips and Gels Whitening gels are clear, peroxide-based gels applied with a small brush directly to the surface of your teeth. Instructions vary depending on the strength of the peroxide. Follow the directions on the product carefully. Initial results are seen in a few days and final results are sustained for about four months. Whitening strips are very thin, virtually invisible strips that are coated with a peroxide-based whitening gel. The strips should be applied according to the instructions on the label. Initial results are seen in a few days and final results are sustained for about four months.
Question: How do teeth whitening processes vary?
Answer: First, your dentist can perform an oral exam and consider your complete medical history, which can be helpful in determining if bleaching is an appropriate course of treatment based on the type and extent of stains, and the number and location of restorations. Your dentist can then better match the type of stain with the best treatment, if appropriate, to lighten those stains. When your dentist does it, he'll likely want to see you a couple of times to clear up any questions about the directions, to make sure the customized tray fits properly, to check your gums for signs of irritation, and to generally see how the process is working. With over-the-counter bleaching products, you're on your own.
Question: What teeth whitening systems are available?
Answer: Over-the- Counter Whitening Strips and Gels Whitening gels are clear, peroxide-based gels applied with a small brush directly to the surface of your teeth.
Question: How do teeth whitening costs vary?
Answer: Over-the-counter bleaching systems are the least expensive option, with in-office whitening being the costliest.
Question: How do whitening rinses work?
Answer: Like most mouthwashes, they freshen breath and help reduce dental plaque and gum disease. But these products also include ingredients, such as hydrogen peroxide in some, which whiten teeth. Manufacturers say it may take 12 weeks to see results. You just swish them around in your mouth for 60 seconds twice a day before brushing your teeth. However, some experts say that rinses may not be as effective as other over-the-counter whitening products. Because a whitening rinse is only in contact with the teeth for such a short time -- just two minutes a day compared to 30 minutes for many strips -- it may have less of an effect.
Question: How do whitening toothpastes work?
Answer: Whitening Toothpastes All toothpastes help remove surface stains, because they contain mild abrasives. Some whitening toothpastes contain gentle polishing or chemical agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness. Whitening toothpastes can help remove surface stains only and do not contain bleach; over-the-counter and professional whitening products contain carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide that helps lighten the color deep in the tooth. Whitening toothpastes can lighten the tooth's color by about one shade. In contrast, prescription strength whitening conducted in your dentist's office can make your teeth three to eight shades lighter.
Question: What are some risks associated with teeth whitening?
Answer: The two side effects that occur most often with teeth whitening are a temporary increase in tooth sensitivity and mild irritation of the soft tissues of the mouth, particularly the gums. Tooth sensitivity often occurs during early stages of the bleaching treatment. Tissue irritation most commonly results from an ill-fitting mouthpiece tray rather than the tooth-bleaching agent. Both of these conditions usually are temporary and disappear within 1 to 3 days of stopping or completing treatment.
Question: How does the strength of bleaching agents used to whiten teeth vary?
Answer: Do-it-yourself methods aren't the same as getting your teeth whitened by a professional. Over-the-counter products and dentist-supervised at-home products usually contain a lower strength bleaching agent, with about a 10% to 22% carbamide peroxide content, which is equivalent to about 3% hydrogen peroxide. In-office, professionally applied tooth whitening products contain hydrogen peroxide in concentrations ranging from 15% to 43%.
Question: Should I whiten my teeth if I have darkly stained teeth?
Answer: Individuals with yellow tones to their teeth respond best. Blue-gray staining caused by the antibiotic tetracycline is more difficult to lighten and may require up to six months of home treatments or several in-office appointments to successfully lighten. Teeth that have dark stains may be better candidates for another lightening option, such as veneers, bonding, or crowns. Your dentist can discuss the options best suited for you.
Question: What is the main focus of chiropractors?
Answer: Chiropractors' expertise is doing adjustments, recommending exercises, and offering nutrition and lifestyle advice. They mainly focus on problems involving the musculoskeletal system, such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Chiropractors cannot prescribe medicine or do surgery. Chiropractors emphasize the alignment of the spine for good health. So they often perform spinal adjustments with their hands or a small tool. DOs and chiropractors share a few similar moves. One example is high-velocity, low-amplitude ( HVLA), which is a thrusting motion to the spine that's meant to help movement.
Question: What is the role of chiropractors?
Answer: Like DOs, chiropractors focus on the entire body and how different bodily systems work with each other. They also use their hands to diagnose and treat people. Chiropractic students get nearly 4 years of undergraduate college coursework before attending a 4- to 5-year chiropractic college. Typically, they spend at least a year of their training working with patients, though it's not in a residency program. After graduation, they must pass a national board exam in order to get a license to practice.
Question: How is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) similar to a medical doctor?
Answer: DOs and MDs are both physicians who can practice in any area of medicine. Many are primary care doctors, but both DOs and MDs can specialize in dermatology, cardiology, psychiatry or any other medical or surgical field. All doctors -- MDs and DOs -- can prescribe medication and train to do surgery. They have similar training, too. After that, MDs and DOs work as interns, residents, and, for some, as fellows in their chosen field for 3-8 more years. DOs and MDs also have to pass state exams to receive a license to practice medicine. Both can practice medicine in all 50 states.
Question: How is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) different from a medical doctor (MD)?
Answer: DOs will likely check on your whole body, not just any symptoms you have. You may hear this called a âholisticâ approach. This knowledge helps them understand how illness or injury can affect another part of the body. DOs also learn something that MDs don't: osteopathic manipulative treatment ( OMT). But when they do, they apply techniques such as gentle pressure, stretching, and resistance to help restore range of motion and encourage good health. Chiropractors get in-depth training, though it's not the same as that of MDs and DOs.
Question: How can a personal fitness schedule help you?
Answer: With strengthening exercise, it's important to write down the number of repetitions you completed also to show progress. However, the number of repetitions is not as important as the ability to perform the exercise correctly and safely without pain. At the end of the week, see how your totals compare to what's recommended by the CDC for a healthy adult. Exercise routines, like all routines, can be modified for variety to keep it interesting as you build this healthy habit.
Question: What is the final word on the Dukan Diet?
Answer: If you have a lot of weight to lose, this phase could go on for months or even years, which could lead to a nutritionally inadequate diet. If you're looking to lose a relatively small amount of weight fast, then this diet may work for you. If you are over 50 or have a condition, like diabetes, or need to lose a lot of weight, talk to your doctor first.
Question: How are eye drops used for LASIK eye surgery?
Answer: LASIK eye surgery: It can help if you're nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. You'll get eye drops before to numb your eye and prevent pain. After surgery, eye drops can help you heal and prevent infection.
Question: How can eye drops help kids?
Answer: Eye drops can help kids with: Allergies. There are two types that treat symptoms: Artificial tears, which are safe and OK for children of all ages. Eye drops with antihistamines alone or antihistamines/mast cell stabilizers. They're OK for kids 3 and older.
Question: How are eye drops used in eye exams?
Answer: Eye exams : During a complete eye exam, the eye doctor may use: Drops to dilate your pupils -- make them bigger so she can see inside your eye Drops to numb your eye while she checks for glaucoma Glaucoma: This condition is often associated with increased fluid pressure inside your eyes.
Question: How can eye drops help with eye allergies?
Answer: Eye allergies: Drops can help with symptoms like itchy eyes, tearing, redness, watery discharge, stinging, and burning. You might try artificial tears, which don't have medication, or drops that contain: Antihistamines: They provide short-term relief.
Question: Are eye drops safe?
Answer: Some over-the-counter products that ease allergy symptoms or get rid of red eyes contain a type of decongestant called a vasoconstrictor. They can cause "rebound" swelling and redness, which may lead to chronic eye redness. The redness may even get worse with continued use. Ask your eye doctor which eye drops are safest for you.
Question: How do eye drops help kids with lazy eye (amblyopia)?
Answer: This means one eye is stronger than the other. It happens most often to kids 6 or younger. Some doctors use medicated drops to blur the strong eye, so the weak one has to work harder. It's easier for kids than the usual treatment -- a patch over the strong eye.
Question: How are eye drops used for dry eye?
Answer: Dry eye: As you get older, your body makes fewer, lower-quality tears. You may have more than you used to -- these are called reflex tears. But they don't stick around long enough to get your eye wet. Other signs of dry eyes are: Sandy or scratchy feeling Burning or stinging Pain Redness Stringy discharge Heavy eyelids Changes in vision Over-the-counter artificial tears can help, but you should use them only during the day. Other treatments can help more severe cases. Eye allergies: Drops can help with symptoms like itchy eyes, tearing, redness, watery discharge, stinging, and burning.
Question: How are eye drops used for corneal transplant surgery?
Answer: Corneal transplant surgery: You'll get drops after this operation, in which the doctor replaces your diseased or scarred cornea with a clear one (usually from an eye bank). The drops help with healing and prevent rejection of the donor tissue.
Question: How are eye drops used for glaucoma?
Answer: Eye exams : During a complete eye exam, the eye doctor may use: Drops to dilate your pupils -- make them bigger so she can see inside your eye Drops to numb your eye while she checks for glaucoma Glaucoma: This condition is often associated with increased fluid pressure inside your eyes. It can cause serious optic nerve damage and vision loss if you don't treat it. In the early stages, eye drops can reduce the amount of fluid your eye makes and help more liquid drain from it. They may also prevent people with high eye pressure from getting glaucoma. If you have glaucoma, don't use eye drops with vasoconstrictors -- decongestants that make blood vessels in your eye smaller. That will boost your eye pressure.
Question: What type of eye drops should I use to treat eye allergies?
Answer: You might try artificial tears, which don't have medication, or drops that contain: Antihistamines: They provide short-term relief. Mast cell stabilizers: They're similar to antihistamines but give longer relief. Some eye drops have both antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers for quick and long-lived relief. Decongestants: You can find them (alone or with antihistamines) in many over-the-counter drops, including ones that reduce redness. Don't use them longer than 2 to 3 days. If you do, they can make your redness and swelling worse. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs): They can help, but they might sting or burn a little when you put them in. Prescription corticosteroids: They can ease severe or chronic symptoms, but you'll use them for only a short time.
Question: Are eye drops addictive?
Answer: It is not possible to become overly dependent on artificial tears without preservatives. Because these eye drops contain harmless moisturizers and no medication, they're very safe no matter how often they are used. Some eye drops contain benzalkonium chloride preservative, which can cause hypersensitivity reactions. Discuss this with your doctor whenever you use any eye drops frequently and for a long time, such as for treatment of glaucoma.
Question: What are some tips for using eye drops?
Answer: All eye drops should be sterile when you use them. Check each bottle you buy to be sure the seal is intact. Don't let the applicator touch your eye's surface or anything else. This is key with preservative-free eye drops. If you use two or more different types, don't apply them together. Use one, wait 5 minutes, and use the other. Use them only as directed by your doctor or the label on the bottle. Throw them out when your doctor or the maker says to. Ask your doctor for dos and don'ts on how to use them.
Question: How are eye drops used for contact lens rewetting?
Answer: Contact lens rewetting : If your eyes feel dry when you wear your contacts, drops can help. Choose a product that says it's made for use with contacts. Other drops could discolor your lenses or temporarily change their fit.
Question: How do eye drops help kids with allergies?
Answer: Eye drops can help kids with: Allergies. There are two types that treat symptoms: Artificial tears, which are safe and OK for children of all ages. Eye drops with antihistamines alone or antihistamines/mast cell stabilizers. They're OK for kids 3 and older.
Question: How do you treat dry eyes?
Answer: Other signs of dry eyes are: Sandy or scratchy feeling Burning or stinging Pain Redness Stringy discharge Heavy eyelids Changes in vision Over-the-counter artificial tears can help, but you should use them only during the day. Other treatments can help more severe cases.
Question: What are eye drops?
Answer: They can keep your eyes wet and get the red out. Sometimes, they're medicine.
Question: Are there new types of eye drops?
Answer: Scientists have come up with a way to get tiny doses of medicine into your eye. These nanoparticles, as they're called, are so small that millions of them could fit onto an ant. You place the particles into your eye just once. They break down over time and release the medication as they dissolve.
Question: How are eye drops used for cataract surgery?
Answer: You might get them for: Cataract surgery: Before this operation, you'll use eye drops to prevent infection, make your pupil larger, and numb the area. After the doctor removes your cloudy lens and replaces it with a man-made model, drops can lower the chances of infection and help you heal.
Question: Are artificial tears safe?
Answer: But check with your doctor if: You're allergic to any type of preservative. You've ever had an unexpected or allergic reaction to the ingredients in artificial tears. Try several brands to find one that works best for you.
Question: Are eye drops safe for kids?
Answer: They can keep your eyes wet and get the red out. But there hasn't been a lot of research to figure out if medicated eye drops are safe and really work for kids. Ask your child's doctor to suggest a dosage, and follow her instructions exactly. Report any side effects right away.
Question: How are eye drops used for eye allergies?
Answer: Eye allergies: Drops can help with symptoms like itchy eyes, tearing, redness, watery discharge, stinging, and burning. You might try artificial tears, which don't have medication, or drops that contain: Antihistamines: They provide short-term relief. Mast cell stabilizers: They're similar to antihistamines but give longer relief. Some eye drops have both antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers for quick and long-lived relief. Decongestants: You can find them (alone or with antihistamines) in many over-the-counter drops, including ones that reduce redness. Don't use them longer than 2 to 3 days. If you do, they can make your redness and swelling worse. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs): They can help, but they might sting or burn a little when you put them in. Prescription corticosteroids: They can ease severe or chronic symptoms, but you'll use them for only a short time. Eye drops with antihistamines alone or antihistamines/mast cell stabilizers.
Question: How can eye drops help?
Answer: Don't use them longer than 2 to 3 days. Lazy eye (amblyopia).
Question: How are eye drops used for an infected cornea (keratitis)?
Answer: Others don't replace the lenses, solutions, and cases as prescribed. It can also happen if you leave them in while you swim. You'll probably get antibacterial eye drops for a minor problem. For a more severe infection, you might need fortified antibiotic drops or more extensive treatments -- maybe even surgery. Take your contacts out right away and call the eye doctor if you think your eyes are infected. Some eye drops have both antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers for quick and long-lived relief. They can cause "rebound" swelling and redness, which may lead to chronic eye redness.
Question: What are symptoms of bipolar depression or major depression?
Answer: 1) Bipolar mania or hypo-mania symptoms include: Euphoria or irritability Increased energy and activity Excessive talk; racing thoughts Inflated self-esteem Unusual energy; less need for sleep Impulsiveness, a reckless pursuit of gratification (shopping sprees, impetuous travel, more and sometimes promiscuous sex, high-risk business investments, fast driving) 2) Bipolar depression/major depression symptoms include: Depressed mood and low self-esteem Low energy levels and apathy Sadness, loneliness, helplessness, guilt Slow speech, fatigue, and poor coordination Insomnia or oversleeping Suicidal thoughts and feelings Poor concentration Lack of interest or pleasure in usual activities
Question: What are the main symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Answer: The primary symptoms of bipolar disorder are periods of elevated or irritable mood accompanied by dramatic increases in energy, activity, and fast thinking. The illness has two (bi) strongly contrasting phases (polar): 1) bipolar mania or hypo-mania and 2) depression.
Question: What are symptoms of bipolar mania or hypo-mania?
Answer: 1) Bipolar mania or hypo-mania symptoms include: Euphoria or irritability Increased energy and activity Excessive talk; racing thoughts Inflated self-esteem Unusual energy; less need for sleep Impulsiveness, a reckless pursuit of gratification (shopping sprees, impetuous travel, more and sometimes promiscuous sex, high-risk business investments, fast driving) 2) Bipolar depression/major depression symptoms include: Depressed mood and low self-esteem Low energy levels and apathy Sadness, loneliness, helplessness, guilt Slow speech, fatigue, and poor coordination Insomnia or oversleeping Suicidal thoughts and feelings Poor concentration Lack of interest or pleasure in usual activities
Question: Can I drink alcohol without going into diabetic shock?
Answer: You can ask your doctor to prescribe a glucagon rescue kit and then teach others how to use it.
Question: What is hypoglycemia?
Answer: Hypoglycemia is a low level of blood sugar. The cells in your body use sugar from carbohydrates for energy. Insulin, which normally is made in the pancreas, is necessary for sugar to enter the cells. It helps keep the levels of sugar in the blood from getting too high.
Question: What treatment is there if I lose consciousness while hypoglycemic?
Answer: You can ask your doctor to prescribe a glucagon rescue kit and then teach others how to use it. Glucagon is a natural hormone that rapidly causes the level of sugar in your blood to rise. If you are unconscious, someone injecting you with glucagon even before emergency help arrives can prevent further complications and help you recover.
Question: What are good snacks to raise sugar levels?
Answer: Other snacks you can use to raise your sugar level include: One-half cup of regular soda -- not diet Cup of milk 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 tablespoon of honey One-quarter cup raisins 2 large or 6 small sugar cubes dissolved in water You can also ask your doctor or dietitian for recommendations for other snack items that can help raise your blood sugar level when you need to.
Question: What can you do if your body does not produce insulin?
Answer: Ordinarily, the production of insulin is regulated inside your body so that you naturally have the amount of insulin you need to help control the level of sugar. But if your body doesn't make its own insulin or if it can't effectively use the insulin it does produce, you need to inject insulin as a medicine or take another medication that will increase the amount of insulin your body does make. So if you need to medicate with insulin, it becomes your responsibility to see that you have the amount of insulin you need when you need it.
Question: Should I tell my family about diabetic shock?
Answer: It's important that not only you, but your family and others around you, learn to recognize the signs of hypoglycemia and know what to do about them.
Question: How can I manage my blood sugar to prevent diabetic shock?
Answer: After you've taken a snack, wait 15 minutes and check your blood sugar level again.