Oral Health
Dry Socket: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
After a dentist removes a tooth, a blood clot normally forms in the empty socket. This clot acts as a protective covering for the …
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Oral Health
Impacted Canine Teeth: Causes, Treatment & Recovery
Canine teeth — also called “eye teeth” or “cuspids” — are the slightly pointed teeth on either side of your four front teeth.
Oral Health
Dental Anaesthesia: Pain Relief Options Explained
For many Canadians, a trip to the dentist brings feelings of anxiety or fear — especially when it comes to pain.
Skin Conditions
Plant Skin Reactions: Rashes, Allergies & How to Stay Safe
Plants can affect your skin in several different ways. Understanding the cause helps you choose the right treatment and take the …
Women's Health
Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal for Canadian Women
Your menstrual cycle is your body’s monthly process of preparing for a possible pregnancy. It involves hormonal changes, uterine …
Pregnancy Complications
Irregular Periods: Causes, Treatment & Fertility
There is no single cause of irregular periods. A wide range of health conditions, lifestyle factors, and hormonal changes can all …
Skin Conditions
Itchy Skin: Causes, Relief & When to See a Doctor
Itchy skin happens when nerves in your skin send signals to your brain. Interestingly, pain and itching share many of the same …
Skin Conditions
Swimmer’s Itch: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Swimmer’s itch is the common name for a condition doctors call cercarial dermatitis. It happens when microscopic parasites — …
Skin Conditions
Neurodermatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Neurodermatitis is a form of chronic dermatitis. It begins with an itch — often triggered by something simple, like a insect bite, …
Skin Conditions
Eczema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Eczema — also called dermatitis — is an inflammatory skin condition. It weakens the skin’s natural protective barrier, making it …