By Dr. Shelia Shah Do you suffer from persistent headaches? Do you ever experience facial pain, perhaps have difficulty with chewing, or have soreness or sounds coming from around the jaw joint near or in front of your ear? If so, you are not alone. Some studies estimate that 20-30% of people complain of Temporomandibular …
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By Dr. Sheila Shah Is there a snorer in your house? Have you been looking for an answer to your sleepless nights? Are you tired of your family complaining that you keep them awake “sawing logs”? There are real solutions to your snoring problems. Snoring is a sign of the upper airway being partially obstructed …
Guest post by Dr. Shelia Shah Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic treatment. But often, patients aren’t sure what the care and maintenance procedures are after getting veneers. In case you are considering veneers or already have them and were wondering, we thought we’d offer some helpful information. First, let’s get one thing on the …
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Guest post by Dr. Shelia Shah How long HAS it been? Do you avoid this important part of your family’s health? Let’s face it. You know you should. But often you don’t. Yet there’s no need to feel guilty. A large percentage of the rest of the population sometimes falls short here too, despite the …
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Remember that old playground saying? It may have been a way to make bullies stop taunting you when you were younger, but when it comes to the law, it’s rarely true. Words often hurt us, in a legal context. Most of my …
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Guest article by Shelia Shah If you notice some discoloration in your teeth, the likelihood is you’re not alone. Discoloration and staining are extremely common, since many foods and drinks have pigment that can stain our teeth. Our teeth also naturally become discolored over time. Despite it being a natural process, we can’t help but …
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My family recently went on a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando. We decided to stay at a moderately-priced Disney World resort and purchase their meal plan, but we also considered more budget-friendly options. It is easy to spend several thousand dollars on a family-of-four trip to Disney, but you don’t have to. The …
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Guest article by Shelia Shah, DMD There are several conditions and circumstances that may require seeing your dentist more frequently than one time per year. Below is a bit of information on who should speak with a dentist about scheduling appointments more often. Diabetics – Because diabetics are at higher risk for developing problems like …
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Guest post by Greg Williams The much ballyhooed (or maligned, depending on your perspective) Tax Reform bill has been signed into law and with it comes significant changes in deductions used to lower your taxable income. We will examine a couple of mortgage-related items in this column and dispel some misconceptions about the subject of …
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Dear Andrea, My son is approaching 10 years old, and has girl problems. Most of his friends at school are girls, and he is teased and bullied about it…from other girls! The behavior ranges from teasing that so-and-so is his “girlfriend”, to taunting from other girls that he is “annoying,” “ugly,” and obnoxious; to groups …
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Guest article by Mista Martel, a local actor, writer, producer, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast. Health and fitness are two of the most common New Year’s goals. But these days, life moves at a very fast speed, and best laid plans are quickly left behind. The rush of modern life has already given rise to many …
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Halloween has come and gone, and in a few short weeks, Thanksgiving will be here, with Christmas and winter holidays scooting right on in behind it. Many children will be shuttled back and forth between homes for the holiday season, visiting with their non-custodial parents (the parent that they don’t live with most of the …
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Middle Georgia schools will be closing their doors for the summer soon, and students will be going home for summer vacation. Many children will spend the next few months visiting with their non-custodial parents (the parent that they don’t live with most of the time). Parenting plans vary: some children will keep their regular schedule …
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