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A beautiful smile can be yours too By Dr. David Remaley Roswell Dental Care Everyone wants a smile makeover! When you see all those beautiful smiles on the TV or in the movies, maybe you wonder if those perfect teeth are real. They are not. Celebrities teeth before and after with veneers and crowns Most celebrities enhance their looks with cosmetic dentistry and they aim for the Hollywood smile! But which celebrity has the most shocking teeth makeover? These before and after pictures do not lie. Some of them needed porcelain veneers, or dental implants or crowns. Both treatments, cosmetic dentistry, and implants can be combined. These celebrities before and after veneers picture gallery will show you the aesthetic improvement in celebrities looks. They changed their smile because they are reaching for success. A white smile can help bring better work opportunities, enhance your self-confidence, and improve your overall appearance See some celebrity makeovers below. Jennifer Garner’s teeth Jennifer Garner’s veneers look amazing. She had a subtle smile makeover. Jennifer’s teeth are beautifully designed and cover all front view of the mouth. Probably she had some gum contouring surgery as well. Which is very simple and can be performed during the preparation of the porcelain veneers. Celine Dion’s teeth Celine Dion’s bad teeth are part of the past. She had major dental work done, she is a very good example of an extreme mouth makeover. She probably has some porcelain crowns instead of veneers. Her canines were probably the major challenge in this case. She looks amazing and younger. Katie Holmes teeth We all know Katie Holmes smile is beautiful. She is super talented, unfortunately, her original teeth had to be changed if she wanted to be part of the Hollywood glamour. She had an extreme smile makeover with probably a mix of porcelain crowns ad veneers and now she has a beautiful Hollywood smile. With this combination of cosmetic dentistry of veneers and crowns, we can create the new smile you always wanted.
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Your guide to understanding breast density Q&A with Dr. Lynn Baxter, Director of Breast Imaging at Northside Hospital On July 1, 2019, a new law took effect in Georgia that mandates that patients with dense breast tissue identified on their mammograms be notified of this finding in the letter they receive explaining their mammogram results. Q: What is breast density? A: Breast density is a measure of how much fibroglandular (dense) tissue is present in a woman’s breast compared to how much fatty tissue is present. Breast density can vary with factors such as age, changes in weight, and hormone usage, but for many women it does not change throughout adulthood. Q: How do I know how dense my breasts are? A: The doctor who reads your mammogram will indicate in their report which of the 4 categories best matches the appearance of your breasts. This information will be sent to your doctor and you will also be notified in your results letter. Q: Can I tell how dense my breasts are based on how they feel? A: Breast density does not relate to how breasts look or how firm they feel. The only way to determine how much dense tissue is present is with an imaging test like a mammogram. Q: Why is breast density important? A: Breast density is important for two reasons. First, dense breast tissue can hide a cancer on mammography. Dense tissue looks white on a mammogram. Cancers also look white on a mammogram, so they may not stand out against the background of dense tissue. Fatty tissue looks dark gray on a mammogram, making cancers much easier to spot. Second, recent research has shown that having dense breasts may also be a risk for getting breast cancer, independent of family history or other risk factors. Though this risk is small, it is significant. For women with heterogeneously dense tissue, the risk is about 1.2 times that of the average woman. For women with extremely dense tissue, the risk is about 2 times that of the average woman. For comparison, the risk for a woman who had no children before age 30 is 1.9 times that of a woman who had children earlier. Q: If I have dense tissue, do I still need a mammogram? A: Yes. Mammography is the only test of any kind proven to save lives from breast cancer. Some of the earliest breast cancers are only visible on mammography, even in patients with dense breasts. Yearly mammography is recommended for all women over the age of 40.
Any other tests should be performed in addition to mammography, not instead of mammography. Q: Should I have a 3D mammogram? A: Breast Tomosynthesis (also known as 3D mammography) has been shown to find additional cancers in women with all types of breast density and has also been shown to reduce the number of women recalled for additional imaging. All women should consider tomosynthesis to maximize the benefits of mammography. Q: If I have dense tissue, do I need other tests in addition to mammography? A: Regardless of your breast density, it can be helpful to speak with your healthcare provider about your individual risk for breast cancer. MRI has been recommended by the American College of Radiology, American Cancer Society, and other organizations for many years as a supplement to mammography for all women with a 20% or greater lifetime risk of breast cancer. This includes women with genetic mutations such as BRCA and their close relatives, women with a history of radiation therapy to the chest between the ages of 10 and 30 (such as those who had Hodgkin’s Disease), and other high risk patients. The American College of Radiology recently updated its guidelines to also recommend yearly MRI for women with a personal history of breast cancer plus dense breasts and women with any breast density who had breast cancer before age 50. MRI is often covered by insurance for women with these types of risk factors. If your breasts are dense, but you do not have other risk factors, you and your provider should discuss additional screening options, which can find some additional cancers, but can also lead to further testing and biopsies for findings that are not cancerous. If you choose to have additional screening, MRI is the test that has been shown to find the most additional cancers while minimizing the number of additional tests needed for findings that are not cancer. The most important large national study that compared mammography, MRI, and ultrasound showed that
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Mouthguards: Add one to your student’s back to school list By Dr. Ushma Patel, D.M.D and Dr. Brittany Corbett, D.D.S Center For Advanced Dentistry In many places around the United States, the 2019-2020 school year is almost underway and, with it, so are fall sports like football and soccer. By now or soon, you will probably take your child in for a sports physical and purchase the gear and equipment they need for fall athletics. Make sure your student athlete heads onto the field with a mouthguard, too. Did you know that 5 million teeth are knocked out each year while participating in sporting events? Tooth damage and other oral trauma can be minimized or avoided completely with the use of a properly fitted mouthguard. Over the counter mouthguards just don’t do the job as well as they could. We’re happy to custom make a sports-
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When is a rash not a rash? By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta During my dermatology residency, our professors loved to talk about “imitators” – the diseases that mimic other diseases and can Dr. Taylor fool the unsuspecting student. Historically, the “Great Imitator” was syphilis because it could affect so many organ systems and manifest on the skin in numerous ways. Syphilis can show up as a sore on the skin, sores in the mouth, a rash, nodules, a collapsed nasal bridge, dementia, deafness and can occur in many other forms. Sir William Osler, one of the four founding physicians of Johns Hopkins Hospital, once said “the physician who knows syphilis knows medicine.” Nowadays, penicillin has suppressed syphilis to a great degree, and family doctors are so expert at diagnosing syphilis that it rarely makes its way to the dermatologist before being caught by someone else. Still, one of the joys of practicing medicine is making a diagnosis that is either challenging or obscure, and dermatologists across the country are ever vigilant for imitators. There are other diseases that qualify as imitators, and for this week’s article, I thought it worth mentioning a few of the common imitators that I see in clinic. For the following diseases, patients often present complaining of a “skin rash,” but what they have turns out to not be rash at all or to not be skin-based. 1. Actinic pupura – This term means sun-induced bruise. Many mature patients have bruises on the backs of their hands and their forearms, and they sometimes present to clinic asking about a rash in these locations. These are actually bruises, and they occur because years of sun-damage causes skin to bruise easily. Actinic purpura is the diagnosis when bruises are occurring only on the sun-damaged dorsal hands and forearms. Actinic purpura is, in general, not a worry. If bruises occur in areas that haven’t seen the sun, then we have to worry about a different diagnosis such as low platelets, leukemias or other blood disorders. 2. Notalgia paraesthetica – Say that word ten times fast (or even just once?!). Patients present to my clinic asking about a rash on their upper back, but there is no rash at all. The skin is completely normal, but patients are itching and uncomfortable. Notalgia paraesthetica is itching of the back caused by varying amounts of arthritis or degenerative changes in the
Patients often present complaining of a “skin rash,” but what they have turns out to not be rash at all or to not be skin-based. cervical or thoracic spine irritating the spinal nerves. These nerves go to the skin on the neck and back, so this neurologic problem is perceived as a skin problem. For really severe cases, nerve dulling medicines are sometimes helpful. 3. Diffuse actinic keratoses – Actinic keratoses or “AK’s” are pre-cancers. Because patients’ sun damage is often over an entire area such as the entire cheek or scalp, patients sometimes present to clinic worried about a rash that turns out to be a field of pre-cancers. Creams and light therapies (PDT) can help eliminate these growths before they turn into skin cancer. 4. Poikiloderma of Civatte – This is another false rash that comes from sun-damage. It occurs as a red-brown mottling of the skin usually on the neck that patients dislike either because of its cosmetic appearance or because it can sometimes be mildly irritated and symptomatic. Laser treatments in combination with sun protection can improve this condition. 5. Stasis dermatitis – In this case, the problem is actually a rash, but I include it on this list because it’s so often misdiagnosed. Patients come to clinic because they keep having “cellulitis” (skin infection) over and over, but they do not have a skin infection. Rather, their veins are not working, and venous reflux leads to inflammation in the skin that mimics a skin infection. True leg skin infections are usually in only one leg and stasis dermatitis often affects both legs repetitively. Very effective modern vein treatments (such as EVLA & ECA) are available to fix the venous system and help with leg pain, swelling or stasis dermatitis. We hope you enjoyed learning about the Great Imitator and a few Lessor Imitators. And if you or a loved one has a spot concerning for skin cancer, vein problems or other skin issues, please consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor is a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, boardcertified dermatologist and vein specialist with his practice located at the corner of North Point Parkway and Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta.
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Benefits of the well woman exam By: Dr. Christy Kenkel Modern OBGYN It’s that time again, time for the well woman exam. The anticipation of this event may not always make our hearts flutter with glee, but this doctor’s visit can be one of the most important days of the year. In truth, well woman exams Dr. kenkel are vital to our health because they help detect problems that can become larger, perhaps dangerous burdens if they go unchecked. A well woman exam, at its least, helps us maintain healthy, vibrant lives, and at its most, can be life-saving. A well woman exam generally consists of pelvic and clinical breast exams in addition to discussing lifestyle habits, safe sexual practices, contraception options, and recommended screening exams and vaccinations that vary based on age, lifestyle habits, and genetic risk factors. Here, I’ll touch on the recommended screening exams you may encounter at your well woman exam. For sexually active women under the age of 25, yearly STI testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis is recommended. This protects future fertility, protects against ectopic pregnancy, and prevents the spread of dangerous diseases. Testing in ages over 25 is certainly recommended if there are symptoms of infection or high-risk sexual practices. Between the ages of 21-65 (with some exceptions after 65), regular pap smears are recommended. Roughly 80% of women have been exposed to high risk HPV by the age
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What are some early menopause symptoms? Menopause is the natural cessation of menstruation (no menstrual period for a year) and usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Perimenopause, also known as the menopausal transition, usually starts between the ages of 40 and 45. Your hormones will begin to change periodically and cause unexpected menopause symptoms.
Menopause is a significant journey during a woman’s life, and here at Emory Women’s Center at Findley, we would love to be there to guide and assist you with any care and or encouragement you may need.
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It is important to know that perimenopause can last between two to eight years. For most women, it can commonly last about four years. Patients should keep in mind that during perimenopause, it is still possible to become pregnant. If your periods are irregular, then it might be impossible to know when you are ovulating. As a precaution, we recommend that you continue to use your regular form of birth control. Learn More. If you have any questions concerning menopause, we encourage you to visit us at Emory Women’s Center at Findley located at 12000 Findley Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30097. To find out more about Emory’s Women Center at Findley or to make an appointment to speak with one of our providers, please contact us at 404-778-3401.
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Density: Continued from Page 19 the most cancers were found with the combination of mammography and MRI. Adding ultrasound to this combination did not find any additional cancers and resulted in recommendations for many more biopsies – more than 92% of which did not show cancer. For these reasons screening breast ultrasound should only be considered for patients who medically cannot have MRI. Recently, a new type of MRI called “Fast MRI” has been developed to provide a quicker, less-costly alternative for women with dense breasts who do not have additional risk factors. This is not usually covered by insurance, but is offered at Northside at an affordable selfpay price. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, affecting as many as one in eight women. Early detection gives women the best chance for successfully fighting breast cancer. Northside Hospital diagnoses and treats more cases of breast cancer than any other community hospital in the country.
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Protecting your eyes this summer The Georgia summer is in full swing which means spending long days at the pool or lake, enjoying foot long hotdogs at a Braves game, hiking in the North Georgia Mountains, or maybe even taking a trip down to the beach. No matter what your summer activity of choice is, all of us will certainly be exposed to a common element: the Sun. What many people do not understand about the Sun is that even though we need the Sun’s light to live, our star also has a dark side (no pun intended). The Sun gives off radiation in the form of ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are invisible to our eyes. While most of us know to protect our skin from the sun, eye protection often gets overlooked. When stinging, hot, pink or red burns begin to appear on our skin after spending even just a few minutes in the sun, we know it’s time to go inside. Radiation from the Sun’s UV rays not only burn our skin, but can actually harm our tissues and DNA. While it’s easy to notice a developing sunburn on our bodies, we often forget how the sun can damage our eyes. Some people’s eyes are so sensitive to sunlight that they cannot bare to go outside without sunglasses, but others are less sensitive to the sun’s brightness and this is when the damage is done. Without wearing 100% UV protection sunglasses, the sun’s UV radiation enters our eyes and can cause a plethora of problems like cataracts, photo-
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Has Your Oncologist Talked to You About Nutrition?
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If you have cancer, you’ve probably discussed various treatment options with your oncologist such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Sadly, many of my oncology peers are telling patients that nutrition doesn’t matter – even though we know from multiple studies that nutrition makes a significant difference. Any physician who claims to practice evidencebased medicine should be discussing nutritional guidelines with his or her patients. So what should cancer patients be eating? A largely plantbased diet is essential, coming from organic sources if possible. The phytonutrients and antioxidants found in these
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Who is caring for the caregiver? By Michelle Wilson Eldercare Attorney, Wilson Legal, PC Research shows that family members who provide care to individuals with chronic or disabling conditions are themselves at risk. Wilson Emotional, mental, and physical health problems arise from complex caregiving situations and the strains of caring for frail or disabled relatives. See Family Caregiver Alliance national Center on Caregiving for details. Due to medical advances, shorter hospital stays, limited discharge planning and options, caregivers are now shouldering the cost and burden of caring for a disabled or elderly relatives for longer periods of time. Caregivers are also more likely to lack health insurance due to being out of the workforce for extended periods of time which results in higher healthcare costs and avoidance of needed care for the
caregiver and therefore a declined quality of life for the caregiver. Spousal caregivers who experience caregiving-related stress have a 63% higher mortality rate than noncaregivers of the same age according to The Caregiver Health Effects Study by Journal of American Medical Association article in 1999. Please do not try to care for a loved one alone. We can help caregivers get help. Wilson Legal, PC, 407 East Maple St., #105, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 205-7861
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Irregular cycles — causes & treatments By Dr. Stacey Pereira Modern OBGYN Many women experience irregular cycle patterns or irregular bleeding. There are a myriad of causes! You gotta get it checked out! Some women have this Dr. pereira from onset of puberty while others may acquire it later in life. Women who are 18 years of age or older should have a baseline evaluation for their irregular cycles. Evaluation generally consists of some blood work to look at hormones and an ultrasound to look at potential structural causes of irregular bleeding. For women who are
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35 years of age or older, it is important to also collect some uterine cells to make sure, however rare, that there is no cancerous cause to the bleeding. Structural causes, for example uterine polyps are generally addressed by removal. Uterine polyps can be re-
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moved in office! It is a quick procedure done vaginally with no cuts and you are back to work the next day. Hormonal causes are usually treated with oral low dose hormones to regulate the cycle. For many women pills aren’t an option. Younger women who plan on having children might pursue other longer term local treatments such Intrauterine devices. Ladies who are done with children may consider an ablation. This is a short procedure again done in office, where the cells that make the uterine lining are burned. Ablations have excellent long term outcomes and only 5-10% of women are unhappy with the outcome and choose to pursue a hysterectomy afterwards. Hysterectomies are almost always done laparoscopically - meaning
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with tiny cameras- and at Modern Ob GYN we use the most up to date approach with the DaVincii Robot. This ensures the safest and quickest hysterectomy for women who are good candidates. Don’t sit at home with your irregular cycles! It’s important to get it checked out-- and as you can see there’s a ton of different ways to get it taken care of, whichever way fits your needs best. Modern OBGYN has three convenient office locations. Visit our newest office at Avalon in Alpharetta located at 2710 Old Milton Parkway Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30009. To schedule an appointment call 404-446-2496 or visit us online at www.reyesobgyn.com.
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