Question 1

what do retraction cords do?

Accepted Answer

Gingival retraction : Gingival retraction cord moves the gum away from the tooth when a dental crown impression (or a bridge) is made.

Question 2

why is cobra more expensive?

Accepted Answer

It is unsubsidized.: The consolidated omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1985 (cobra) is a law that allows employer-provided health coverage to continue after leaving the job. Under cobra, individuals often pay the full  premium for coverage, which was previously subsidized by the employer. Under the obama stimulus (arra) of 2009, a 65% subsidy for 15 months was provided.

Question 3

is there anything i can do to strengthen my vocals cords?

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Voice coach?: For a normal person, finding a good voice coach that teaches singing lessons may be the way to go. Practicing public speaking, as in a speech and debate class, make help too. For a person who has lost some speech ability due to a medical problem such as throat surgery, the ENT doctors can refer one to occupational therapy and speech therapy for an evaluation and therapy sessions.

Question 4

is it possible to have a baby if you have corhn's disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is posible.  I would see a high risk ObGyn given the history of Chrons disease

Question 5

help please? what herbs can treat a rattle snake and cobra bite?

Accepted Answer

As much as I : Believe in herbal therapies - i would have to say to skip the herbs in this case. Rapid transport to an emergency room is needed with antivenom use.

Question 6

what is a good way for me to protect my son from commotio cordis?

Accepted Answer

Education/ Prot gear: The risk of commotio cordis could possibly be reduced through educating players of certain sports in tactics to reduce the deadly chest impact. Chest protectors and vests are designed to reduce trauma, but do not offer much protection from commotio cordis. Teaching young batters to turn away from the ball, and encouraging lacrosse/ hockey players to avoid using their chest as a defense is helpful.

Question 7

is the attachment of a child and grandma carried through all their lives?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Child is lucky to have a loving grandma. It makes her secure as she grows up because the attachment gives her a lot of confidence that somebody cares for her aside from her mom and dad.

Question 8

i started taking jinteli and i can't afford the copay. can i quit taking?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor: Prescribed this med for a reason.  Before you quit taking and stop following his advice, talk to him to see if there is a less expensive alternative.

Question 9

can my girlfriend have carried trech for four years and its just now showing up?

Accepted Answer

Trichomonas?: Maybe. Maybe not. Depends on one's life story. The CDC website says... most infected persons (70%–85%) have minimal or no symptoms, and untreated infections might last for months to years. Some infected men have symptoms of urethritis, epididymitis, or prostatitis, and some infected women have vaginal discharge that might be diffuse, malodorous, or yellow-green with or without vulvar irritation.

Question 10

carried or pulled 80 lb plus work backpack for nearly a mile. young and lean but wondered if wise?

Accepted Answer

Backpack: If you are in good shape then should not be a problem.

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Help please? what herbs can treat a rattle snake and cobra bite?

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What is a good way for me to protect my son from commotio cordis?

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Is the attachment of a child and grandma carried through all their lives?

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I started taking jinteli and i can't afford the copay. can i quit taking?

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Can my girlfriend have carried trech for four years and its just now showing up?

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Carried or pulled 80 lb plus work backpack for nearly a mile. young and lean but wondered if wise?

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