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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Basic Care Dental care … recommend how often to have routine checkups. Many people should see their dentists once or twice a year. Keep the …
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… Wisdom Teeth: Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Decision Point You … Most people recover in a few days. You continue to take care of your teeth and have regular dental examinations. … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? … be needed, because right now I just want to get on with my life. I know that I might need more treatments, but I'm okay … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… COVID-19: Advice if You're Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnant, Recently Pregnant, or … or have symptoms, like a fever or a cough: Take extra care to avoid passing the infection to your baby. Wear a … or have symptoms, like a fever or a cough: Take extra care to avoid passing the infection to your baby. Wear a …
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… Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Decision Point You may … help? You may be able to relieve your symptoms by making lifestyle changes or trying other treatments, such as: … shots Reasons not to have epidural steroid shots I don't care if the shots don't last. I want to try anything that …
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… Oral care for your baby Last updated March 31, 2014 Babies' teeth … are very important and your baby needs your help taking care of them. Babies and children need their teeth for … teeth grow straight and strong and for smiling! Start oral care before baby teeth appear. Use a clean, soft cloth to …
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Caregiving: Foot and Toenail Care On this page: Overview Overview … the person likes—also helps the person. If the person you care for has diabetes or has foot problems, such as bad … see a podiatrist. This is a doctor who specializes in the care of the feet. Sometimes a podiatrist will come to the …
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… Self-Care for AIDS Caregivers On this page: Overview Overview Providing support for a person who has AIDS can be a stressful and … Call your local AIDS service organization for support. Remember that you are not alone. There are others …
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… you feel depressed or have troubling thoughts. How can you care for yourself when raising multiples? Try to plan ahead. … else that is part of your babies' lives can take over your life and keep you from taking care of yourself, if you let … together or one at a time, ask for help. Consider joining a support group for parents of twins or more. Sharing your …
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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as it heals. Caring for your incision … head. Allow the warm and soapy water to run across your shoulders and down over the incision. Pat the incision dry. …