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… Basic Dental Care On this page: Overview Common Concerns Routine Checkups … gum tissue and the bones that support teeth and, in the long term, it can lead to the loss of teeth. Shortens time … visits to a dentist start within 6 months after the first primary teeth appear or by 12 months of age. Babies with …
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… Eye Care Specialists On this page: Overview … Perform surgery on the eye. Optometrists (ODs) are primary eye care providers, who have at least 3 years of … Perform surgery on the eye. Optometrists (ODs) are primary eye care providers, who have at least 3 years of …
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Care at the End of Life On this page: Overview Health Tools … is given to cure your disease or to try to help you live longer. Hospice palliative care , which helps to provide … illness progresses, especially if you have a large support network of family and friends who can help with your care. …
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Caregiving: Fingernail Care On this page: Overview Related … scratch themself (or you) if their fingernails are too long. Nails that are dirty or too long—especially for someone who usually cared for their own …
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… Hospice Palliative Care On this page: Considering Hospice … care programs also offer services in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, or hospitals. Some people think … of your life instead of on continuing with treatment to prolong your life. Why choose hospice palliative care? During …
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… Choosing Child Care On this page: Overview Beginning Your Search Individual … or are otherwise highly experienced. Also, find out how long staff members have worked there. It can be upsetting … the references of your top choices. Ask each reference how long he or she has known the provider, specifics of the …
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… Suprapubic Catheter Care On this page: Overview Overview A … disease that weakens your muscles. Having a catheter for a long time increases the risk of getting a urinary tract … disease that weakens your muscles. Having a catheter for a long time increases the risk of getting a urinary tract …
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… Surgical Abortion Care On this page: Overview Overview A … often occur include: Irregular bleeding or spotting for as long as the first few weeks. Cramping for up to a few weeks. … out (lost consciousness). You have severe vaginal bleeding along with light-headedness or nausea. You have chest pain, …
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… Umbilical Cord Care On this page: Overview Overview … black. This is normal. Usually no problems will develop as long as you keep the area clean and dry. The umbilical cord … off before the first week. Other times, the stump may stay longer. You may notice a red, raw-looking spot right after …
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… Medical Abortion Care On this page: Overview Overview A … often occur include: Irregular bleeding or spotting for as long as the first few weeks. Cramping for up to a few weeks. … out (lost consciousness). You have severe vaginal bleeding along with light-headedness or nausea. You have chest pain, …