Dr. Karen Glerum holds a model of teeth with gum disease/inflammation. (Photo by Chantal Lawrie) Dentists agree that dental deep cleanings are the best way to treat patients with chronic gum disease. But some patients and dentists say doctors are recommending the costly procedure when it isn't necessary. The treatment, also called scaling and root planing, removes plaque and bacteria below the gums to prevent bone loss that can loosen teeth and complicate medical conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Record breaker: World's tallest woman Siddiqa Parveen. The world's tallest woman has been saved from being paralysed and going blind after doctors removed a huge tumour from her brain. Siddiqa Parveen, who is estimated to be 7ft 8in tall, had a spine on the 'verge of breaking' and was feared to be losing her sight. The 28-year-old suffered from gigantism brought on by a tumour on the pituitary gland, producing excess growth hormone.
Meet Amazon Eve, the Worldâs Tallest Female Model. Amazon Eve, also known as Erika Ervini, born in Turlock California, is one of the tallest models in the world. An American actresss, TV host, fitness trainer and model, she stands over 6 feet 8 inches tall. She has headlined in over 30 countries from all over the world, been a feature of almost 200+ media posts (newspapers and magazines) and has millions of hits on her websites.