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28 August

Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Beautiful Thing

Today more and more Americans are expected to live healthfully into their 70s, 80s and beyond.With an increased life expectancy and great improvements in health, many women and men have turned their attention to looking as young as they feel.Billions of dollars are spent annually in the United States on anti-aging creams and cosmetics. Plastic surgery and Botox injections have moved out of the realm of the rich and famous and are increasingly used as a routine first line of defense for anyone looking to take a few years off their face.

There are many people, however, who find the invasive nature and risks associated with surgery or injections more than what they are willing to undergo to look younger.For those who are looking for a safer and more natural alternative, an ancient treatment is taking on a new spin.Lately, aging baby boomers have been turning to cosmetic acupuncture to look younger and improve their health at the same time.

In China, Cosmetic acupuncture was used as long ago as the Sung Dynasty, (960 AD-1270 AD) and was used by the Emperors concubines and the Empress herself. It involves the insertion of tiny needles on acupuncture points in the grappling and on points of the body. Based on the ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, cosmetic acupuncture works to increase the circulation of energy and blood to the face.This increase in circulation causes more nutrients, collagen and elastin moving to the facial area.Cosmetic acupuncture also works to decrease stress and improve health, which also benefits the appearance of the face.

The effects of cosmetic acupuncture can vary, but may include a more even, glowing complexion, a decrease in fine lines and softening of wrinkles, diminished puffiness around the eyes, and a general lifting of the face, including jowls. In fact, in a 1996 study reported by the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, 90% of the 300 participants reported improvements, such as better - Click here to read more ...

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27 August

Cosmetic Dentistry - An Overview

Teeth Whitening Generally speaking, teeth whitening/bleaching can be achieved in a variety of ways. It is used to correct discoloration of he teeth and a number of techniques can be used for this procedure including: chemical whitening, mild acid whitening, material teeth brightening and the newest technique, laser teeth whitening. A basic teeth whitening procedure can be done in the surgery or at home, with the patient being given materials and instructions to complete the procedure themselves. Either way, you will find good results from both in surgery and at home techniques.

Bonding If your teeth are cracked, chipped, broken and showing signs of staining, then bonding (resin fillings) is a very good procedure to consider. With bonding, tooth colored materials are bonded to the tooth surface. It does a similar thing to porcelain veneers but is cheaper and does not take as long. However, resin is not as strong as porcelain and requires repairs within a few years. Also, over time, resin can discolor.

Enamel Shaping This process normally combined with bonding involves modifying teeth by removing or contouring enamel. This is a very quick procedure and has immediate effects.

Veneers Veneers are like custom prefabricated shells that are used to cover the front side of the tooth. They are prefabricated from tooth colored materials in most cases porcelain and are used on chipped, worn, permanently stained, poorly shaped or crooked teeth. The dentist uses a wafer like piece of porcelain that is placed over the tooth for repair as well as cosmetic appearance. If you are after the look of that “Hollywood smile” then veneers are what you need. They are expensive though and a full procedure will cost many thousands of dollars.

Tooth Shaping In this procedure, a small amount of the enamel on the tooth is removed. Tooth shaping can shorten and round off teeth, creating a nice even contour. The procedure is very quick and painless, being done - Click here to read more ...

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