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Inside your teeth is a soft material called pulp that contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. If this pulp becomes infected, it can cause severe tooth pain. In some cases, that infection will require root canal therapy.   Why Might I Need Root Canal Therapy?                                                                                                             Injury or trauma to a tooth may cause the pulp to become inflamed or infected; eventually, the pulp may die. … [Read more...] about The Root of the Problem

Arizona Senate Bill 1225 requiring dense breast notification became law on Oct. 1, which also marks the beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise money for research. The new Arizona law requires health care facilities performing mammography to include a woman’s breast density classification in the summary report for mammograms that are negative. For women who are considered to have “dense breasts” according to … [Read more...] about Changes in Breast Notification Law

You have seen advertisements about the Commonwealth Accountable Care Organization that has been joined by many local primary care physicians. We are unifying to serve the Northern Arizona Community, including Medicare and third party payer patients providing essential health care needs. What is an ACO? Simply stated, an accountable care organization (ACO) is a group of health care providers who agree to share responsibility for the quality, cost and coordination of care for a defined … [Read more...] about Commonwealth ACO Flagstaff

When lighting a home, we usually think of providing illumination to get safely into and through our homes or to create light in a specific area to perform a task such as preparing a meal or shaving. But lighting can be created to do much more. Not only can it perform the functions just mentioned, but by using three types of lighting, it can transform a space, creating an atmosphere that appears more welcoming, relaxing, or even romantic. Moments later, the lighting can be intensified in order to … [Read more...] about Types of Lighting for Your Home

The Benefits of Hiring a Realtor You’ve seen the For Sale By Owner signs in the neighborhood, and the “Check us out on Zillow” ads as well. Could it be that easy? Could you pound a sign in your yard and have qualified buyers line up at your door? Not likely. Just like anything in life, of course you can do it yourself, but should you? Like doing your own taxes or coloring your own hair, it’s absolutely possible. Some folks have been very successful with the process, but like many things in … [Read more...] about Listing or Selling?

“How many dollars to bid?” People in the crowd stand around eyeing one another. They want the kit and caboodle, but they don’t want to show their hand too early. The man with the gavel stands poised. “How ‘bout a 20 dolla bill? Yup, 20 on her now, 30 there it is, I’m ‘a bid 30 now 40 dolla, 40 dolla, 40 dolla, where now, who ‘a bid that 40 dolla?” The cadenced voice is unmistakable to just about everybody. That voice signals that the auction and excitement has begun. “People often … [Read more...] about Need to Sell Your Stuff? Try an Auction

The weather is changing, and without proper care, it can have damaging effects on your skin. Colder weather translates to drier skin, which leaves your skin more prone to damage. With these helpful and preventative tips, you can keep your skin healthy and hydrated. Sunscreen: Just because the weather is colder, it does not mean the sun is less likely to cause sunburns and the risk of skin cancer does not decrease. Wearing long pants and shirts may give you a false sense of security, but the … [Read more...] about Skincare Tips for Dry Months