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Comme la popularité de la chirurgie esthétique se développe et la gamme de procédures augmente, la formation chirurgicale esthétique spécialisée est une nécessité. La formation de la chirurgie esthétique et la certification du conseil examen traditionnel se concentre principalement sur la chirurgie reconstructive avec une relativement faible accent sur les procédures cosmétiques. Pour les chirurgiens sur le chemin d'accès à bord certification en chirurgie plastique, bourses offrant une formation de chirurgie esthétique sont disponibles, mais ce niveau plus élevé de formation de procédure cosmétique est pas une exigence pour la certification du conseil en chirurgie plastique. Une alternative pour de nombreux chirurgiens est une formation officielle de chirurgie esthétique chez Medesoir de la communion avec la certification du conseil subséquente par l'American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCs). Les candidats doivent d'abord prouver la certification du conseil avant dans l'une des sept spécialités chirurgicales approuvées, puis compléter un vaste un à deux ans la chirurgie esthétique de formation bourse. Ensuite, les ABCS exige que les candidats à passer par un conseil de certification du processus d'examen rigoureux et seulement des subventions pour les chirurgiens esthétiques qui peuvent passer avec succès toutes ces marques. "Qu'est-ce que peut-être embrouillé au public est que les chirurgiens disent:« Vous ne doivent nous faire confiance et personne d'autre, »souligne Dr.Pancholi. "Ce que le ABCS croit est que si vous avez un médecin bien formé en chirurgie esthétique, vous êtes plus susceptibles d'avoir un meilleur résultat."

  I aspire to start my day with a warm, strong cup of quality coffee. I don’t feel guilty about it…because according to the evidence, coffee is highly beneficial for health.    Do you know coffee might save your life?    There are lots of health benefits coffee provides to us. I would like to share some of those  with my readers.    8. Improves Energy Levels and Makes its lovers smarter   Do you need energy?   Coffee is the best choice. Research highlights that coffee is a stimulant that makes you more vigilant. You will be more cognitive during your job.     7. Enhances the Physical Performance   Coffee increases your physical performance. It contains polyphenols and antioxidants. Polyphenols reduce the risks of diabetes, depression, cardiovascular issues. Antioxidants fight against the obesity.     6. Protects from Alzheimer disease and Dementia   Most of the nutritionists agree that regular usage of coffee reduces the risks of Alzheimer’s disease,   especially in an elderly stage. The studies on human beings and animals also indicate that regular caffeine usage lowers down the risks of dementia.   5. Liver Protective agent   Coffee prevents the risks of Liver diseases especially liver cancer. The research highlights that drinking two cups of coffee reduces the risks of liver cancer.     4. Reduces the risks of Parkinson’s disease   Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease and is very common in the western nations. Mostly, 60+ years old people can be the victims of this disease. Different studies are evident that caffeine lessens the risks of Parkinson’s disease.   3. Lowers the Cardiovascular diseases   Cardiovascular diseases occur due to the production of diterpenes. Unfiltered, brewed coffee removes all the diterpenes.   2. Reduces Post works muscular pain   Do you feel pain in your muscles after the long work day?   Coffee relaxes down the work stress in its users. So, the research highlights that people who take two cups of coffee daily, have lower post work muscular pain than non-coffee users.   1. Coffee burns the calories   Although I don’t have the weight problem, I found one study very interesting. Overweight research participants with green coffee beans extract lose significantly more weight than those who didn’t get the extract. This reveals that coffee helps losing the weight.   Coffee is good for health but its addiction may harm you.  The research reveals that coffee addiction causes multiple issues like sleep problems and anxiety issues.     In short, the integration of health beneficial bioactive compounds with the lower risks of multiple diseases and disorders – coffee is truly considered as a nutritious drink.       References:   http://www.healthyway.com/content/how-your-coffee-habit-could-save-your-life   http://www.wordsiseek.com/espresso-machines/   http://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/16/health/coffee-reduced-death-rate-study/

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The staining and discoloration of teeth is something that affects everybody at some point, especially is you drink coffee. Besides causing bad breath or halitosis, coffee can cause your teeth to become thin and brittle because helps the bacteria in your mouth create acids that can lead to tooth enamel erosion. If you like to indulge a cup (or two) of coffee in the morning, here are some tips that can help you protect your teeth while doing so:  1) Use a Straw. When drinking a staining drink, then through using a straw you will reduce the amount of the drink that washes over your teeth and stains them. (We appreciate that you may look strange with your red wine) 2) Floss. The main cause for stain on the edges of teeth is due to the lack of flossing. Not flossing causes plaque to build up in between teeth. 3) Brush your teeth right after drinking coffee. Brush your teeth within half an hour of drinking a cup of coffee could ensure your teeth suffer worse damage. Even though our love/hate relationship with coffee is pretty much just love, it is important to remember that we should minimize the amount of coffee intake per day to one cup. Not only will this help our teeth … By minimizing the amount of coffee, we will reduce the effects of stains on our teeth and will be able to remove them easier.

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Do you have sensitive teeth? How’s that working out for you? There are countless individuals around the world who are experiencing the same tooth sensitivities. Unfortunately, this can be more than just a random annoyance for some. As with any issue involving teeth, it needs to be managed on a daily basis. Dealing effectively with tooth sensitivity involves maintaining a proper diet and understanding your genetic predisposition to tooth decay. The foods you eat are directly related to the sensitivities you have, and unfortunately you may know it also affects your enjoyment of being able to eat at all. To combat the problem let’s go over a few tips for healthy management. Keep in mind that there are multiple factors involved for reducing sensitivity. In fact, there have been a few exceptional discoveries made over the last few decades regarding the root of the problem - the loss of tooth enamel. One of the most notable discoveries over the last few decades is how trace minerals and other dietary influences, if administered properly, will help to decrease tooth sensitivity by rebuilding the enamel. Essentially, the strength of your enamel and tooth sensitivity are an inverse relationship. Alongside rebuilding your teeth, there’s a few other basic habits you should be employing if not doing so already. The first and biggest is self-evident. You must take care your teeth every day. If you’ve heard it once, then you’ve heard it a thousand times. Consistently brushing and flossing can help to prevent bacteria from building up where it doesn’t belong. The sooner you brush and floss after eating the better off your teeth are going to be. Combine this with a dentist-recommended mouthwash, another proven way to reduce the amount of time the bacteria has to form. Even traditional fluoride treatments can help strengthen teeth, and taken together they can play a synergistic role in decreasing sensitivity. In the meantime, be careful with hot and cold foods until your enamel starts growing back. As you may have already experienced, a hot cup of coffee or a spoonful of ice cream can easily send you through the roof with pain.  Please note that this situation is not a permanent one; only if you allow it. With the creative use of a dental night guard or custom night guard you may further reduce sensitivities. As for other dietary methods that can build up enamel, coral calcium has been the subject of great discussion. Originating off the coasts of Japan near the coral reefs and unbeknownst to the residents, they were drinking this water infused with the coral calcium. As a result, they all had very healthy teeth and noticeably increased lifespans. While trace minerals are the real key here, it’s equally important to consider Japan’s recent radiation concerns so make sure to do the proper research before you buy.

Do you feel tired or sense acute headaches when you wake up in the morning? Has your bed partner ever shifted to the next room during night, exhausted by listening to your snores, choke or gasp? If your response to these questions is positive, then you may have sleep apnea. It is a condition in which the upper passages of your airway close off, thus interrupting the process of smooth breathing and depriving you of getting enough oxygen until you wake up and start breathing again. The only way to check whether you have sleep apnea or not, is to have a sleep study. It is a test which records what happens while you sleep. The main warning signs of Sleep Apnea include: 1.       Loud and chronic (ongoing) snoring. 2.       Excessive sleepiness during the day, at work, or while driving (hypersomnia) 3.       Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia) 4.       Sudden awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath 5.       Pauses in breathing, along with gasping episodes while sleeping 6.       Morning headaches 7.       Dry mouth and sore throat when you wake up 8.       Memory or learning problems 9.       Irritability 10.    Depression 11.    Concentration difficulties 12.    Waking up frequently to urinate In kids, sleep apnea can cause hyperactivity, angry or hostile behavior and poor school performance. Youngsters who have sleep apnea may also feel breathing difficulty and may breathe through their mouths instead of their noses throughout the day. If you are doubtful that you may have sleep apnea, then do the following: ·         See a doctor. ·         Take with you a record of your sleep, fatigue levels during the whole day, and other symptoms that you might be having. ·         Enquire from your bed partner if he or she has noticed you snoring heavily during sleep. ·         Take an updated list of medications which you are taking presently, along with you. HOW A DENTIST CAN HELP IN SLEEP APNEA? Dentists recommend an oral appliance for sleep apnea. This appliance supports the jaw in a forward position to help retain an open upper airway. Visit to a dental clinic: First Visit: Dentist will conduct a full clinical evaluation. This will include the examination of your teeth, tongue, jaw and airway and probably an X-ray of the mouth. Making and fitting the oral appliance: The oral appliances are customized by using digital or physical impressions. These models or impressions are then sent to a dental lab where the appliance is made. Once the oral appliance is ready, you are called by the dentist to the dental office for adjustment or fitting of the appliance. After fitting, your sleep doctor may plan a sleep study for you to verify the treatment success. Follow-Up: Effective oral appliances are always custom fit and needs adjustment over time to ensure maximum effectiveness. These routine visits are very crucial for the long-term treatment success. Treating sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy will enhance the quality of your life. It can work great when you stay committed to your treatment and use it every night. You will sleep better, feel sharper throughout the day and feel more energetic. You will find that your bed partner begins to sleep healthier, too! Irresistible clinic is providing treatment for Sleep Apnea in San Diego. With the dentist’s help, you can improve your sleep as well as your health!

Restorative treatment is the preventive treatment for diseases of teeth to restore them back to their best. It is ideally a part of the comprehensive treatment plan. In case of children, it is the parents who can help dentists in preparing the best possible treatment plan. One question always blocks every parent’s mind is that what is the need of restoring a child’s tooth if it is to fallout? Yes, it is true that a baby’s teeth have to fall out at some point but this is also true that they are very important to a child for the time being. Primary teeth hold space for permanent teeth to grow in. When one temporary tooth is lost, the others start shifting to the empty space and this prevents permanent tooth from erupting. In addition, a decayed tooth causes significant pain, discomfort and functional impairment that may interrupt with the school performance, growth and development of the child. Here are few restorative dentistry treatment choices for young ones: 1.       Preventive resins: It is an excellent choice for a cavity ridden tooth. This treatment is preferred when there is a minute cavity on the chewing surface of the baby teeth or permanent teeth. It has an added benefit of being virtually invisible. Procedure involves: ·         Removal of tooth decay ·         Filling of tooth with a tooth colored resin ·         Coating with a sealant It is considered as a great preventive measure involving smaller investment. 2.       Tooth-colored fillings: This is good for smaller cavities in the back teeth. In this treatment, durable plastics called composite resins are filled into cavities. This material is less noticeable and more attractive than other types of fillings. Certain filling materials even release fluoride, resulting into a more resistant tooth. Resin filling is not for every cavity. It works best for those having small decay in low-stress areas. Amalgam fillings are less expensive than resin fillings. Also, the metal fillings are much more durable than plastic fillings. 3.       Amalgam fillings: It is a durable and practical option for children. These are silver colored fillings made of a mixture of metals including copper, silver, mercury and tin. They are relatively less costly, easy to maintain and more durable than other options but lacks the aesthetic appeal of composite resins. 4.       Stainless Steel Crowns: It is a very cost effective choice for severe decays. It saves teeth when other treatments fail. It is one of the strongest and durable services in dentistry. They cost less than other types of crowns and lasts longer than fillings. Advantage associated with it is that they are not appealing because of its silver color. 5.       Tooth colored crowns: Tooth colored crowns serves the same purpose as stainless steel crowns and they are preferred over stainless steel crowns because they are natural looking. These are recommended to treat severe decays and restore teeth with fractures or developmental defects. Parents have the responsibility to work with the dentist to help restore their child’s teeth. They can decide the best treatment plan with dentist to give their child an attractive and happy smile. Dr. Shahin Safarian, a brilliant Dentist in Vista, CA can aid parents in knowing the options and choosing the finest plan for their kids.    

Every parent wants to give their baby the best start in life.  One of the ways in which parents of babies can do this is to ensure they are preventing tooth decay from an early age. Parents need to be properly informed about the link between baby bottles and tooth decay and how to prevent it. This is a bigger problem than most parents understand. It stems from bottles not being properly sanitized before being given to children. They can spread bacteria in the child's mouth, increase the development of sugars and create chewing habits. By taking your time to not only wash, but sanitize your child's bottles and nipples, you will have the greatest likelihood of eliminating tooth decay in your baby.   Spreading bacteria in your child's mouth The first thing to understand is how the decay happens in the first place. This is a result of bacteria being harbored in the nipple or the bottle themselves. As the child sucks on the bottle, the bacteria are transferred to the mount of the baby. Because the average child has a bottle for 5-10 minutes, according to Parenting Magazine, you increase the likelihood of bacteria transfer. This is 10 times longer than the exposure an adult has to even the dirtiest utensil. Worse, the nipple is right against the teeth, which makes it impossible for your child not to pick up bacteria from the bottle if it is present.   Develop sugars Another concern to parents and someone like a dentist in aurora, Colorado is the fact that having a nipple in your baby's mouth for an extended period of time can develop sugars in the mouth. This is more common in children that use the bottle like a pacifier. They chew at a nipple that had milk in it. Milk has sugars in it that make it sweet and enjoyable to most people. If these sugars stay on the teeth for extended periods of time they weaken the teeth and make it more likely that the child will have some problems with decay over time.   Create chewing habits Chewing habits all by themselves can create tooth decay. If you allow your child to have extended periods of time with a bottle, you're increasing the likelihood they will develop chewing habits. This is a problem, because your baby will end up putting more things in its mouth than is normal. This includes items that are loaded with bacteria. You will result in having to see the experts at SummerBrook Dental Group more often and still run the risk of permanent tooth decay and loss.   The time which babies use bottles is a brief, but important time in their young lives. This is why it is important to start with good health practices for bottle feeding as soon as possible. Your little one is relying on you to make the best decisions to ensure their health now and in the future.    

DMDstudent.com This should be your first stop in finding help and support in your dental studies. There are many well-written articles as well as a forum to connect with other students. The Student Doctor Network Also known as SDN, this site will help you prepare for all of those nerve-wracking exams as well as getting your first job and experience. University of the Pacific Dental Student Blog Even if you are not currently enrolled in this dental school, the articles posted on this site will help you with your general field and studies. The Dental Student You will find everything you need to know about dental studies including product reviews and the state of the dental industry. DoctorCPR Even though DoctorCPR is a more general medical blog it still offers plenty of great tips and lots of advice that dentists can put into play. There is also a comprehensive jobs board and it’s well worth a look for those working in this area. Mouthing Off Check out this incredible resource brought to you by the American Student Dental Association. This blog will introduce you to the many perks of being a dental student as well as help in getting work after school. The Junior Dentist An excellent blog from a young dental student who shares all their thoughts on schooling as well as what you should be expecting once you finish school. The New Dentist Clinical Buzz If you have just recently graduated from school, this blog will enrich your life with much in the latest to regards to clinical research as well as how to improve your own work. About.com Dentistry About is an invaluable resource in understanding the basics of dentistry and helps you to understand various dental issues. WorldDental An online magazine that is devoted to helping students learn a wide range of topics that are designed to help them in life as well as their careers. One can find information about environmentally-friendly dentistry and new implant technology. Dr. Bicuspid  This blog is centered towards dental professional and offers advice on not only becoming the best dentist possible but understanding how technology can improve your trade.

The procedure for correcting dental problems with dental implants is a common, yet sometimes serious procedure with several significant steps in the process. Dental implants are created by drilling out a space in the jaw bone, inserting a titanium implant directly into the jaw bone and letting the jaw bone fuse with the implant.  Once the implant has fused to the jaw, a connecting ceramic crown is secured in place to the dental implant. A variety of special techniques can be utilized depending on the state of the tooth implant site. Some methods can be completed in one single day if the current tooth site has healthy gum over good bone. More complex implants include grafting or growing new bone.  This grafting procedure is considered very complex and can take up to half a year or longer to do. If a tooth needs to be extracted because it is decayed or damaged, as long as the surrounding gum is not damaged, the dental implant may be installed on the same day during the same dental visit when the tooth is removed. If a tooth is placed during the same day as the extraction, a temporary crown is typically placed on the implant and is later replaced with a permanent crown once the bone fusion is complete. During the healing process, it is best only eat soft foods until the dental implants have completely healed. Most dental implants are completed over a few months, requiring a few visits to the dental office.  After an implant is installed into the jaw bone, it will need to fuse for roughly 3-6 months. Once the fusing stage is complete, a post, known as an abutment, is inserted in the implant. The next step is to remove the cast from the teeth and a crown made to match the existing tooth.  These new teeth are adhered to the abutment. A complicated dental implant process occurs when the bone structure is weak.  Weak jaw bones can lead to one of the most complicated dental implant procedures. In some cases a bone graft may be needed to help the jaw support the implant.  Bone grafts stimulate bone growth in the jaw and must be allowed to heal before the dental implant is installed. Bone grafts can make the process very lengthy. Another option for weak jaw bones is a custom fit plate placed between the jaw and the gum.  This plate is installed if the bone structure is not in good condition for a dental implant. In order to determine accurate jaw bone health, measurements using a CAT scan may be utilized or a cast cane be made by exposing the jaw. Consult with your dentist to discuss which dental implant procedure is right for you. Your dentist could possibly perform the surgery at their office, or in more complex cases, you may be referred to a specialist such as a periodontist.    

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