Erin Gregory

Sutures are sterile surgical threads that are also known as stitches. They are commonly used to repair minor and severe cuts. They are also used to close incisions that were created during a surgical procedure. When a deep wound is created during an operation, the surgeon may need to sew the two wound edges together, layer by layer. Sutures may be set underneath the skin […]

A CPAP mask is worn over the mouth, nose, both the nose and mouth, or at the base of each nostril. When the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine is operational, it sends air from the machine through a hose and into the patient’s throat to assist breathing during sleep. There are 3 different types of CPAP masks available: A nasal mask is placed on […]

Dental abscesses form due to a harmful bacterial infection. It is characterized by a small pocket of pus that may appear white or yellow in colour. Most dental abscesses are caused by a cavity that has been untreated for a prolonged period of time. If a dental abscess is not treated, then the infection will spread to other parts of the body, including possibly the […]

Plaque is a sticky and thin film that begins coating the teeth after a person has eaten. It needs to be removed via flossing and brushing. However, if you do not floss and brush regularly, then plaque will harden and become what is known as tartar. Another word for tartar is dental calculus. When dental calculus spreads to adjacent teeth, it forms a calculus bridge. […]