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… Choosing a Health Care Provider On this page: Overview Overview Choosing a doctor or other health care provider is very important. The relationship you have with your health care provider greatly influences the health decisions you …
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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Basic Care Dental care for older …
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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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… Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) On this page: Overview Overview What is virtual care? For some health problems, a phone call or video call … nurse can save you time and money. This is called virtual care. It may also be called telemedicine or telehealth. Many …
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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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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related … You will need to keep the area clean, change the bandage according to your doctor's instructions, and watch for signs … You will need to keep the area clean, change the bandage according to your doctor's instructions, and watch for signs …
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… Dental Care During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview It's important to take care of your body when you are pregnant. This includes your … good dental habits—will help you and your baby. Taking care of your teeth while you are pregnant helps prevent …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview … part. The time since the amputation and receiving medical care. The general health of the injured person. Take these … or severe blood loss can cause the person to go into shock. Care for the amputated body part. If the body part was …
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… Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years On this page: Overview Overview Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years— All of a child's 20 … Mouth and Dental Injuries. Basic Dental Care Citations American Dental Association …
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… can help keep your mouth and throat moist. How can you care for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial … or (cimetidine), when needed to reduce heartburn. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. … can help keep your mouth and throat moist. How can you care for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial …