Tag: Pregnancy

Effects of Smoking on Health and Appearance

Health Facts, Health Solutions

Tobacco smoke harms the body in various ways, and a person does not see it immediately and does not notice it. Other safer alternatives can also be used, such as buying Snus on the site snus24.com, smokeless tobacco that can completely replace cigarettes. Tobacco chemists harm all organs without exception. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco use is associated with at least 25 diseases. Tobacco use is considered the most important cause of death in the world. Tobacco has a terminal effect, causing cancer in at least 12 different parts of the body: in the lungs, mouth, nose, paranasal sinus, larynx, throat, esophagus, pancreas, stomach, liver, renal pelvis, gallbladder. Tobacco also causes myeloid leukemia, that is, a blood cancer. Tobacco is also a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (40% of cases), chronic obstructive lung disease (80% of cases), malignant tumors (30% of cases, including 90% of lung cancer). With abstinence, 40% of these diseases can be prevented. Health risks of tobacco use: Airways – bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer. Circulatory organs – blood pressure increase, pulse acceleration, arterial narrowing (gangrene), damage to the inner arterial shell (stroke, heart attack). Digestive organs – disorders of the stomach, […]

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Expecting A Baby? Visit A Dentist!!

Dental Health, Healthy Living
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Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman’s life and care should be taken to make it as healthy as possible. If one is preparing for pregnancy or has already conceived, our goal is to provide a healthy disease free mouth, ensuring a healthy mother and baby. Planning Stage If you are in the pregnancy planning stages, now is the time to visit your dentist. An oral check-up and a thorough cleaning is a must. Any cavities and X-rays that need to be taken should be done at this stage. No Silver Amalgam (Containing Mercury) are to be done. The “amalgam fillings” contain mercury, which could cause toxic effects; hence the removal is done either before pregnancy or after. Any teeth to be extracted or any impacted teeth like the ‘wisdom teeth–molars’ should be attended to at this stage. Mouth should be bought to ‘Free From Infection’ phase at this stage. During Pregnancy There is a belief that the teeth get harmed during pregnancy. This is not entirely true but the gums are more susceptible to infections during pregnancy. This is due to the increased hormone levels in a women’s body during the entire period of pregnancy. General belief […]

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