What Is Considered a Dental Emergency?
Pain in the mouth and teeth is hard to bear at the best of times, and it’s hard to watch in a child. But how do you know when it’s actually a true emergency? At Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, we have listed five scenarios that often require emergency dentistry. Scenarios Requiring Emergency Dentistry […]
What Is Weight Management and Why Is It Important?
One of the best things you can do for your well-being is to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. More than half of all US adults are obese or overweight, and this is a serious problem because it leads to a host of issues such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, gall bladder disease, and even […]
Can Optometrists Write Prescriptions?
You may be aware that there are three types of eye doctors, optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians. What you may not be aware of is what exactly an optometrist is and what they can do. Optometry is a health care specialization that involves caring for the eyes and related structures, like the upper eyelids. Today, our […]