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When to Consider Seeing an Eye Care Specialist
Your eyes are more than simply windows to your soul. They also allow you the luxury of seeing the faces of loved ones, the privilege of driving and even the enjoyment of reading into the late hours of the evening. Without your eyes, your life would be a very different set of circumstances where darkness would rule your every waking moment. It then goes without saying that the vision you have been given is a precious commodity that you should protect at every opportunity because once you lose your vision, life as you know it will change dramatically. Fortunately, even in situations where you face the potential for significant vision loss, seeing an eye care specialist can often provide you with options that will help to mitigate or even eliminate the damage occurring to your eyes. The following situations warrant you seeing an eye care specialist at your earliest convenience.
Patients that Need Frequent Visits
Patients who already exhibit vision abnormalities or are showing signs of potential vision problems, caused by conditions like diabetes mellitus and hypertension, will require more frequent visits to an eye care specialist. This is to monitor these situations and take any action necessary to prevent significant vision loss.
When Children Are School Aged
It is generally a good idea to have a school-aged child routinely checked out by an eye care specialist. These are the years when issues with myopic refractive error begin to work towards stabilization. If stabilization is not achieved in your teen years, then you will likely exhibit some degree of myopia in your 20s.
Age 40 and Beyond
When you turn 40, this is when you start to become at risk for more significant eye disorders and diseases affecting your vision. So, it is recommended to be checked out by an eye care specialist once every three years until you reach age 54. At age 54, you should schedule a regular exam once every two years to ensure that the health of your vision remains intact. It would be tragic to lose your vision to a condition like glaucoma or a detached retina, simply because you refused to go in for a checkup with an eye care specialist. It is easier to preserve vision in these situations when the condition is found out in its early stages, not after significant damage has already had the time to present itself and rob you of varying degrees of vision. Also, it is important to remember that you are more likely to experience a cataract in your older years, so this is one cause of vision loss you will want your eye care specialist to monitor closely if one develops.
Contact us today at Southside Medical Center to schedule your consultation and eye exam with one of our eye care specialists.
Reasons to Choose Our Practice for Your Primary Care
You lead a busy life with a long list of obligations. You often forget to take time out for yourself. You know that you need a primary care physician, but you don’t know when you are going to have a chance to go down the long list of providers in your area. If you are like so many people, you probably don’t even keep annual exams with a doctor. You figure you will make an appointment when there is a problem. That’s the last thing you want to do. You should plan ahead by making regular appointments with a primary care doctor so you can avoid problems down the line. Preventative medicine is the best way to go. That’s why you need a primary care doctor you can count on. Consider the following reasons you should choose Southside Medical Center when you are searching for the right fit for you.
We Put Your Health First
When you walk in the door of our primary care practice, you become our top priority. You can be open about any concerns and ask questions. Our skilled medical staff will be able to meet your needs. You can expect a thorough evaluation with every visit. Take the opportunity to meet our staff and experience the personal attention you deserve.
You Will Receive a Warm Welcome
Our friendly and caring staff is here to put you at ease. We want you to be comfortable in our warm environment. We will do everything possible to roll out the welcome mat each time that you come in for an appointment.
We’re Here for You When You Need Us
Life is unpredictable. No matter how dedicated you are to taking care of yourself, you may still experience unexpected health issues. An illness or injury may throw you for a loop. You may have a chronic condition that needs attention. Our primary care practice is here for you when you experience health issues. We aren’t only a sunny day friend. We’re here for you no matter what is going on inside your body. When you have symptoms that won’t go away or that you don’t understand, we will help you to figure out. If you need to go to a specialist, we will do our homework to find the right doctor for you.
Take a Team Approach to Your Health
Your search for a primary care practice is over. We’re here for you. We’ll team up with you to make sure that your health is on track. See us regularly and make positive choices in your life to feel your best. Rest assured that we will find answers for you when you are not feeling your best. Contact our office in Atlanta, GA today to set up your first appointment. This will give you a chance to get to know us. You will have an initial evaluation that will help our staff to know if you need any additional care. If all is well, plan on coming back for your next annual exam.
Why Routine Dental Care is Important
Taking care of your teeth properly needs more than brushing and flossing morning and evening. If this were all that is needed to keep your teeth in top shape then you would hardly ever need to go to the dentist. However, good oral health requires more attention than that. Many people will wait until some problem comes up such as tooth pain or bleeding gums to go see a dentist. To truly maintain healthy gums and teeth and avoid other oral health problems, regular dental care visits are essential. Poor dental health is also linked to a number of health problems such as diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease. Routine dental checkups are about total health care, not just your teeth.
When you visit our specialist, your gums and teeth will be examined. Some areas to be checked are receding or swelling in the gums, clicking sound in the jawbone and tooth decay. Our specialist may take x-rays to see if there are any problems with the jawbone or tooth roots.
Dental infection can lead to tooth loss that would require costly treatment such as dental implants or a dental bridge. This is why it can save on future expenses to have routine dental care visits.
When our dentist sees tooth decay in the beginning stages, they can remove the decayed portion clean and fill the tooth using a tooth-colored filling and you won’t even be able to see that the tooth was damaged. By doing this on a regular basis and maintaining the health of the teeth such procedures as root canals can be avoided.
Gum disease is a common problem that can cause tooth loss. It is caused by the buildup of plaque on the tooth underneath the gum tissue. By regular visits to the dentist, the plaque on the teeth and around the gum tissue can be removed making it unlikely that gum disease will develop.
The buildup of plaque can be prevented by regular flossing and brushing at home. However, the plaque that is left in tiny corners of the mouth will eventually turn into tartar, which can’t be removed by brushing and flossing. If tartar develops, our dentist will have to remove it with scaling. Dentists have special equipment that can remove all of the built-up plaque and tartar that your brush can’t remove.Browse our partner-sponsored Glasses, with a variety of options to suit every taste and budget, available to buy online
Fluoride treatments can also be beneficial in maintaining your teeth. Fluoride treatments strengthen and clean the teeth within a few minutes. A Dental Extraction sealant is a translucent material that is brushed on the surface of the teeth. This is very helpful for people with deep ridges along the chewing portion of the teeth. Ridges, if not filled, can lead to a collection of food and eventually tooth decay. It’s important to seal the ridges to prevent the trapping of food. It’s never too late to seal the ridges and stop the damage.
With routine dental care, you may be able to prevent small problems from becoming big ones and harming your overall health. Contact us today at Southside Medical Center to schedule your Aspen Dental appointment.
Learn About Healthy Ways to Maintain Your Weight With Our Weight Management Class
Getting to your ideal weight and maintaining it is a challenge. If it wasn’t, there wouldn’t be all those diet products and exercise videos on the market. All too often, people think there is a one-size-fits-all solution to trim away unwanted pounds. It isn’t that simple. If you are struggling to get your weight where you want it to be, you are not alone. You need to take into consideration your metabolism, your age, your lifestyle, and any health conditions that could be affecting your ability to lose weight. The amount of weight you want to lose is also a factor. It is much harder to lose a large amount of weight as compared to just a few pounds. Getting motivated and staying motivated in order to see progress can be tough. Our weight management class is here for you to give you answers about weight loss and maintaining your weight. We can give you tips on healthy ways that you can take care of your body so you can be happy with your results.
It’s All About Finding a Lifestyle that Works
If you are going to lose those extra pounds and keep them off, you need to look at the way you are eating, what you are drinking, and how active you are. You also need to consider if you have any unhealthy habits that may be getting in the way of weight loss. If you have a health condition, this may make it more difficult to lose weight. That doesn’t mean it isn’t impossible.
You might be amazed to find out about the simple changes you can make in your daily routine to see a real difference with your figure. Make healthy choices for eating and drinking. Get enough sleep every night, and get active. Put all of the pieces of the puzzle together and you’ll see positive results.
Learn More About Our Weight Management Class and How it Can Help You
We’re here to offer you solutions with our weight management class. When you sign up for our class, you will be able to learn valuable tips that will help you to be more effective when it comes to keeping your weight under control. We’ll give you the resources you need to be successful. Contact us today at Southside Medical Center and schedule your consultation at our office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Proudly Offering Women’s Health Services in Atlanta
As a woman, you have been on a journey in life that is often misunderstood. It began when you reached puberty and your first menstrual cycle. It continued throughout your childbearing years. As you approach middle-age, you will experience many changes, and the aging process only makes matters worse. The good news is women’s health services can be used in order to prevent, detect, and treat various conditions that are specific to women. Whether you are seeking PAP smears or family planning services, our team at Southside Medical Center in Atlanta can help you!
What are Women’s Health Services?
If you are struggling with certain medical conditions, or if you simply want to make sure everything is in line with your health, you can get help from our team of board-certified providers. Of course, the goal is to prevent any issues before they arise. However, if any problems are on the horizon, detecting them sooner rather than later through our women’s health services can have clear benefits.
Although women’s health services can involve a variety of procedures and treatments, they typically include preventive or diagnostic examinations, such as a cervical cancer screening, a breast exam, or STD testing. During an appointment at our office in Atlanta, you can learn more about the exact services that may be used in your case.
Why Choose Southside Medical Center?
You can’t deal with all of your women’s health issues on your own. You need the support and guidance of a team of qualified and compassionate medical professionals, and for good reason. It is important to see an expert to make sure that your health is in check and that you do not have a serious health condition. Our provider will listen as you voice your concerns, considering your age and your medical history. An evaluation of your current health will be involved as well. From there, we can move forward with optimizing your overall health and wellness.
At Southside Medical Center, we are proud to offer a wide variety of services ranging from adult medicine, pediatrics, weight management, prenatal exams, and so much more, and we don’t just treat women. We warmly invite you to schedule a consultation at our office in Atlanta to learn more about how our services can benefit you. We have additional locations in Jackson, East Point, Forest Park, Griffin, Hampton, Norcross, and Riverdale. Contact us today to book an appointment!
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