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Posted: March 20, 2023 by Mickela Olson

How to Care for Your Mouth When You Are Sick

#4 Stay Hydrated to Avoid Dry Mouth When you’re sick, you need plenty of fluids for many reasons. One is to prevent dry mouth. Not only is it uncomfortable—dry mouth can also put you at greater risk for cavities. The medications you might be taking for a cold or flu—such as antihistamines, decongestants or pain relievers—can …

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Posted: March 18, 2023 by Mickela Olson

Kidney Awareness Month

Schedule Your Test Your doctor will use two quick tests to check for kidney disease—a urine test to check for damage and a blood test to check how well your kidneys are removing wastes from your blood. If your kidneys show signs of damage, your doctor may refer you to a kidney specialist, called a …

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Posted: March 13, 2023 by Mickela Olson

How to Care for Your Mouth When You Are Sick

#3 Swish and Spit After Vomiting One unfortunate side effect of a stomach flu, among other illnesses, is vomiting. You might be tempted to brush your teeth right away, but Dr. Romo says it’s actually better to wait. “When you vomit, stomach acids are coming in contact with your teeth and coating them,” he says. …

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Posted: March 11, 2023 by Mickela Olson

Kidney Awareness Month

Know Your Risk Even if you feel healthy, if you are over 60 or have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, consider talking with your doctor about getting tested for kidney disease. Your doctor can use your test results to work with you to develop a kidney care plan. Having a …

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