It seems like it occurs at least weekly. A patient comes in to have a tooth removed that I diagnosed as needing treatment years before. Unfortunately, the needed treatment wasn't done, because it wasn't convenient, the patient wanted to wait for new insurance, the holidays were coming up, etc. Now the tooth isn't savable and must be removed and replaced at a far higher cost, if it can be replaced at all. We all live busy lives, and it seems as though there's never enough time or a convenient time for anything. The one thing that you can't get back, besides time, is often your health. Take care of small problems when they occur so that they don't become bigger problems later on, or, worse yet, become life long issues. Our primary goal in our practice is to save teeth, hopefully for the life of the patient. Replacing them is a necessary service, but teeth are better then any replacement, so do whatever necessary from a hygiene and treatment standpoint to keep them healthy. Your body and your wallet will both thank you.
I'm 59 years old and female. I was diagnosed a couple of months ago with COPD and I was beyond scared! My lung function test indicated 49% capacity. After having had flu a year ago, the shortness of breath, coughing and chest pains continued even after being treated with antibiotics. I've been smoking two packs a day for 36 years. Being born without a sternum caused my ribs to be curled in just one inch away from my spine, resulting to underdeveloped lungs. At age 34 I had surgery and it was fixed. Unfortunately my smoking just caused more damage to my already under developed lungs. The problem was having is that I enjoy smoking and don't want to give up! Have tried twice before and nearly went crazy and don't want to go through that again. I saw the fear in my husband and children's eyes when I told them about my condition then they start to find solution on their own to help my condition.I am an 59 now who was diagnose COPD emphysema which I know was from my years of smoking. I started smoking in school when smoking was socially acceptable. I remember when smoking was permitted in hospitals. It was not known then how dangerous cigarettes were for us, and it seemed everybody smoked but i was able to get rid of my Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) condition through the help of total cure herbal foundation my husband bought, https://totalcureherbalfoundation.blogspot.com/2020/03/total-cure-herbal-foundation.html#comment-form has the right herbal formula to help you get rid and repair any lung conditions and cure you totally with their natural organic herbs. I wish anybody who starts smoking at a young age would realize what will eventually happen to their bodies if they continue that vile habit throughout their life.
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