Monday, 26 May 2008

Cosmetic Dentristry Procedures

Cosmetic Dentristry Procedures

Cosmetic dentistry is growing in popularity as more and more people realize the amazing effects it can create in a short amount of time. It is also used to assist people who have had accidents and wish to improve the structure of their dentition or have parts to reconstruct. The latter category requires some of these procedures in order to look normal.


One can perform dental bonding or bridges in cases of damaged tooth, and tooth reshaping and tooth contouring if they desire a more nicely shaped set of teeth.


There are some vital steps to remember if you are seeking a specific treatment, such as teeth whitening and always discuss the price and get an exact description of how every procedure will be performed. Tooth whitening, for example will show you how white your teeth can be! The most popular ways to whiten teeth are tray bleaching and laser whitening. There are no dental whitening procedures that does not come free form side-effects.


Teeth whitening procedure makes teeth and gums sensitive. Teeth bleaching has been shown to be highly effective. The discomfort caused by wearing mouth tray will disappear when you see how white your teeth can be. The good news it all these feelings will disappear when the trays are removed. Do not worry if the trays d-your doctor can adjust it. Most patients are satisfied wit the results obtained. If the before and after photos are compared, patients are usually amazed to see the difference.


Sometimes, dental crown is a better idea if teeth whitening is inadvisable, under certain conditions. It is a simple way to improve one's smile.


The other forms of popular cosmetic dentistry procedures are root canals, accelerated orthodontics and cosmetic gum surgery. These are the most commonly utilized techniques. This assures that they are performed with a considerable degree of expertise. It is apparent that the result is often flawless.



Cosmetic Dentristry Procedures

Saturday, 10 May 2008

Using Botox Injections for Wrinkles

Using Botox Injections for Wrinkles

If you are intent on reducing lines associated with aging, the chances are you will use botox; despite how often this treatment is used, few people understand the method it uses. Despite its recent rise to fame, the original research into this product is a few decades old. The substance is derived from Botulinum toxin, discovered nearly five decades ago; originally the purpose of this was to treat neurological disorders.


A few decades later after much research, the FDA granted permission for it to be used medically and the first patients to make use of the drug were those with eye conditions; patients suffering with uncontrollable blinking and crossed eyes were given this and sometimes those who suffered with wrinkles as well. By the new millennium it had been approved for a number of other conditions including cervical dystonia; this helps people with contractions in the upper back and shoulder and neck area, plus other eye disorders. In their research, doctors discovered that Botox softened the frown lines between the eyebrows; it was after this discovery that it officially came into existence and was FDA approved for cosmetic use in 2002.



When Botox is injected into the muscles of the forehead, it blocks nerve impulses which results in the weakening of the muscles that cause frowning; eventually, over a period of several months, given enough of these injections, the frown lines start to soften. If this procedure is continued, in many instances the lines will soften so much they will seem to disappear; now the same procedure is used on other areas of the face where lines form, generally with age. The injections actually contain a purified form of the Botulinum toxin; these treatments are only a fraction of the true strength which, in other forms, could make us seriously unwell.


The problem is that when we laugh, cry or frown for example, lines and wrinkles appear caused by the muscles that have helped create the expression; these injections can help eliminate those lines. The wonderful thing too many people is the treatment can help reduce and often eliminate the signs of aging that have taken years to appear; many ‘skin age reduction cream' manufacturers have tried to produce creams that reduce facial line but this is the only treatment that works, currently. Because botox paralyzes the facial muscles, normal movement, expressions and gestures are almost impossible to make; because facial movement is reduced, it can give a doll like appearance to the user.


A person who has undergone this treatment still has enough movement to provide some expressions but they are limited; because most of the wrinkles and creases have all but disappeared, it appears that the person is younger than their true years. Injections of this very popular cosmetic treatment are still costly; this is why it has been coined as something only celebrities have performed because the least expensive injection can still cost upwards of 300 dollars to in excess of 1,000 dollars. Whether there are any long term effects from continued use of botox is still unknown as the treatment is still to new but for those people who do use it, it doesn't seem to matter.



Using Botox Injections for Wrinkles

Sunday, 4 May 2008

Considering hot wax hair removal?

Hot Wax Hair Removal

We women like our bodies to be sleek and neat so unwanted body hair can be a problem. Unfortunately shaving is only a make-do, or temporary reprieve; what w really need is a longer term method. Hot wax hair removal is the method most used by the stars because of the wonderfully smooth and soft skin it leaves you with. It is because of this finish that it is becoming more and more popular.



It is a wonder with so many new unwanted hair removal systems available why the hot wax hair removal system has lasted so long. It is not a perfect system to remove unwanted hair but there are some great benefits. One reason for using wax removal is that it is less expensive compared too many of the newer systems available. Of course the biggest problem with shaving is cutting yourself and waiting forever for the nick to stop bleeding.


You can almost guarantee that if you cut yourself, it's right before you're going out. Still, a guy has to worry about the dreaded 5 O'clock shadow, not something that concerns you if you have wax removal. Your hair also grows back thinner each time you use a hot wax hair removal process. From that aspect I can't fault it, even when I do have to repeat the process again, there's less hair to remove.


With shaving, the more often I do it, the worse it returns. Some discomfort is the downside to the hot wax hair removal process but believe me it is nothing like many critics (usually manufacturers of other methods) portray it. You will understand exactly where I'm coming from if you compare it the Epilady system. No woman invented this because no-one in their right mind would inflict that sort of torture on themselves. I briefly used the Epilady (and by briefly I mean a second) and tossed the thing away, I wouldn't send it to my worst enemy.


I first tried the hot wax hair removal system after one of my college friend's who was born in India suggested I try it. I was so convinced I haven't used any of the other uncomfortable systems since. It's ironic really when you consider what a poor opinion many people have for wax removal systems. I don't believe it deserves this reputation for causing discomfort when all the other methods are considered.



Hot Wax Hair Removal