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… age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s gums even before the teeth come into the mouth. Keeping your child’s teeth and gums clean is the easiest way to keep them healthy. What is … and mouth every day. Lift the lip so you can see along the gum line when cleaning. Look for white or brown areas, which …
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… and treatment: Anemia during pregnancy Anemia of chronic disease You may be more likely to have anemia if you have a chronic disease such as kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease or …
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… unlikely, felodipine may cause mild swelling of the gums. Massage your gums and brush and floss your teeth regularly to minimize … pain (angina), some people who already have severe heart disease may rarely develop worsening chest pain or a heart …
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… before baby teeth appear. Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe gums and mouth twice each day from birth. Once the first … amount of fluoride toothpaste. Brush where the teeth and gums meet, the top of teeth, the sides, and the tongue. If …
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… cause of RA isn't fully understood. But it's an autoimmune disease . This means that the body's natural defence system … diet, may reduce your risk. Take care of your teeth and gums. People who have RA tend to get gum disease. You can help prevent gum disease through good …
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… substance called plaque is always forming on your teeth and gums. Plaque contains bacteria that feed on the sugars in … which is the most common symptom. Swelling in your gums near a sore tooth. This can be a sign of severe tooth … pulp of your tooth is infected. A root canal removes the diseased pulp of a tooth. Removal (extraction) if the root …
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… out why a peptic ulcer keeps coming back. Check for certain diseases, such as tumours of the pancreas or small intestine … such as coffee, for 12 hours before the test. Do not chew gum or smoke cigarettes for 4 hours before the test. You can … such as coffee, for 12 hours before the test. Do not chew gum or smoke cigarettes for 4 hours before the test. You can …
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… But that can be hard. If you feel thirsty, try chewing gum or sucking on a piece of hard candy, a breath mint, or … relieve thirst without taking in extra water, try chewing gum, sucking on hard candy (sugarless if you have diabetes), … But that can be hard. If you feel thirsty, try chewing gum or sucking on a piece of hard candy, a breath mint, or …
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… Center Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to … information here. Our topics will teach you about the disease and give you some tips on breathing easier. Get the … Chronic Conditions COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) COPD Action Plan COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) …
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… and Prepare for the Worst Health Threats in Your Community Disease Transmission from Humans, Animals, and Insects Get … for the Worst Earthquakes, slides, pandemic flu and other disease outbreaks, and accidents or exposures involving … into the air, for instance. If bacteria or viruses causing diseases such as anthrax , pneumonic plague, smallpox , or …
