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… Your Risk Prevention What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Condition … can lead to the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque (say "plak") in artery walls. This can increase your …
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… Your arteries can get narrowed by a substance called plaque. Plaque is a buildup of fats in your arteries. You will be … the narrowed area and inflates it. The balloon presses the plaque against the walls of the artery. This makes more room …
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… this page: Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery What … alert for signs of infection if you have recently had any dental, diagnostic, or surgical procedure. Irregular …
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… Earwax On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … bobby pins, or other objects to clean the ear. Do not use a dental irrigation device , such as a Water Pik, to remove … Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Ear Examination Using Cold and Heat Therapies Preparing For Your …
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… of cleft lip. It's important to take good care of yourself before and during your pregnancy so that your baby will … birth. Shortly after birth, the baby will have a physical examination. The doctor will look inside your baby's mouth … Before surgery, a baby may wear a mouth support (such as a dental splint) or a soft dental moulding insert along with …
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… include throat or mouth infections (such as strep throat), dental problems (such as cavities), and gum disease. Bad … tobacco, such as snus or chewing tobacco. Bacteria and plaque buildup in the mouth from food caught between teeth, … such as an infection or cancer. How can you care for yourself? Mouth care Gargle with water. Floss your teeth once …
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… hangs down from the soft palate (uvula). It may appear by itself or along with other birth defects of the face and … A doctor can diagnose a cleft palate by doing a physical examination of the baby's mouth shortly after birth. Fetal … Your baby may also wear a mouth support (such as a dental splint) or a soft dental molding insert along with …
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… and physical activity for kids Breastfeeding your toddler Dental care Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Brushing and …