Whelehans Health Blog
Dental Flossing
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Proper dental flossing removes plaque and food particles from areas where your toothbrush cannot reach including under the gum-line and between teeth. Daily flossing is highly recommended.
What is plaque?
Plaque is a “furry” coating that forms on and between teeth and it forms due to starches and sugars reacting with bacteria found in the mouth. Plague requires removal daily (via brushing and...
Dry Mouth
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Dry mouth (medically known as xerostomia) is due to a reduction in saliva produced by salivary glands. Dry mouth is often a side effect of medication and less frequently is caused by a condition that damages or blocks salivary glands. Dry mouth can vary from being a slight nuisance to a major effect on general health and dental health. It affects appetite and taste, hence reducing ability to enjoy...
Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
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Gingivitis (Gum Disease)
Gingivitis is more commonly called gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) and is caused by a build-up of bacteria in the gums. It causes gum irritation, red swollen gums, and bleeding. Gingivitis can be mild and many are not aware they have the condition and only get treatment when it is too late (ie) gum and dental damage is evident. Gingivitis is generally not...
Male (and Female Pattern) Baldness
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Male pattern baldness is a hereditary condition in which fewer new hairs grow to replace those that shed. It is passed down from generation to generation in our genes. Male pattern baldness can be inherited from the father or the mother. The gene that causes male pattern baldness was identified in 2008, raising hopes that a cure may be found in the not too distant future. Drug companies are...
The difference between a Chartered Physiotherapist and a physical or massage therapist
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Since launching our chartered physiotherapy service last year, a question posed to Whelehan’s staff is, what is the difference between and physiotherapist and a “chartered physiotherapist”? There is a difference. Unlike other medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and pharmacists, up until recently there has been no protection in Irish law for the title of physiotherapist in Ireland. This...