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Need dry eye relief? More than 25 million Americans suffer from dry eye, a chronic, progressive disease that can cause tired, uncomfortable eyes, and blurred or fluctuating vision. In moderate to severe cases, it affects quality newman of life by making it too difficult to keep the eyes open long enough to read, drive, watch a movie, or look at a computer. Dr. Stuart Newman, a board certified ophthalmologist at Thomas Eye Group in Roswell, specializes in dry eye treatment and offers new treatment options that help provide relief to dry eye sufferers. Dr. Newman leads Thomas Eye Group’s Dry Eye Center of Excellence providing patients with state-ofthe-art diagnostic testing and management of dry eye. “Having dealt with dry eye myself, I understand my patients’ struggles and enjoy helping them find the perfect solution for their dry eye issue,” says Dr. Newman. Treatment for dry eye has to be individualized depending on type of
dry eye and severity. One of the new in-office treatment options that Dr. Newman offers for blepharitis is the BlephEx™ procedure. BlephEx eliminates the scurf, bacterial debris, and biofilm that builds up along the lid margin and improves the overall health of the eyelid. Treatments are typically repeated every 4-6 months depending on the severity of the disease. Patients can then begin to produce more of their own tears and reduce or eliminate the chronic and irritating symptoms associated with blepharitis and its subsequent dry eye disease. In addition to BlephEx, Thomas Eye Group also offers BBL, Broad Band Light, as a treatment for Blepharitis induced dry eye. If your eyes are tired and you have symptoms of redness, burning, itching, matting, crusting of lashes, light sensitivity and even watering of the eyes, please contact Thomas Eye Group at 770-475-5515 to schedule an appointment. The Roswell office of Thomas Eye Group is located across from North Fulton Hospital at 11690 Alpharetta Highway. The doctors include Larry Heit, M.D.; Stuart Newman, M.D.; Stephen Lipsky, M.D.; David Sackel, M.D.; and Nhora Abril, O.D.
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Successful orthodontic treatment is a partnership between the orthodontist and the patient. The doctor and staff are dedicated to achieving the best possible result for each patient. As a general rule, informed and cojordan operative patients can achieve excellent orthodontic results. While recognizing the benefits of a beautiful healthy smile, patients should also know that, as with all healing arts, orthodontic treatment has limitations and potential results. These are seldom serious enough to indicate that the patient should not have treatment. However, all patients should seriously consider the option of no orthodontic treatment at all by accepting their present oral condition. Alternatives to orthodontic treatment vary with each individual’s specific problems, and prosthetic solutions or limited orthodontic treatment may be considerations. The patient should discuss alternatives with the orthodontist prior to beginning treatment. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is the dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception and correction of maloc-
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What is Microneedling, and is it right for me? By: Dr. Brent Taylor, Premier Dermatology and MOHS Surgery of Atlanta It’s tough not to cringe when you first think about microneedling: the idea of introducing tiny needles into your skin does not sound desirable at first blush. However, microneedling is an established and respected method for improving scars and rejuvenating skin. Treatment is usually easy to tolerate and is one of the few effective methods for treating facial scars, lax skin, and fine lines and wrinkles. Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that involves creating controlled micro-injuries to the epidermis and dermis. The needles are usually regularly spaced and mounted on either a roller or on a stamping device that resembles an electronic toothbrush. Microneedling is most often used on the face, neck, chest, and hands or for stretch marks elsewhere on the body. These injuries trigger skin’s repair process and collagen production. By creating superficial injuries on the skin, the skin reacts by speeding up collagen production to repair the skin. Most medical-grade microneedling devices have the ability to change the depth of the needles, thus allowing for customized treatments according to one’s individual needs. The scientific basis for microneedling is a principle that is quite remarkable. Researchers discovered that large injuries to the skin result in scarring, just as expected. Interestingly, small enough injuries can heal seamlessly, without a scar. But, most surprisingly, very small injuries to skin that already has scars or laxity can gradually replace scars or laxity with normal skin. A rule of thumb is that no more than 5% of a scar or a zone’s treatment area can be injured with each treatment – otherwise, the injuries will merge and act more like a single large injury than numerous small injuries. Repetitively piercing less than 5% of the skin with spaced tiny injuries once every four to eight weeks gradually replaces a treatment area with more aesthetically and functionally healthy skin. At their most dramatic, the principles of microinjury are used to treat burn victims and injured military heroes and gradually replace large, contracted and restrictive scars with softer, pliable and more comfortable scars that allowed increasingly free range of motion. This application requires large,
expensive lasers and is often performed at a referral hospital. For patients with acne scars or seeking firmer skin, the same principles apply, but large expensive lasers are rarely necessary. This is microneedling’s niche. First, a microneedling assessment beings with evaluation of a client’s skin during which patient goals are discussed. If microneedling is chosen, a treatment plan is crafted. The depth of the treatment will vary over different facial structures such as the forehead vs cheeks. Deep, pitted acne scars require a greater treatment depth than skin being treated to achieve a youthful appearance. Microneedling can be safely performed on all facial structures including around the eyes or lips as long as the practitioner adjusts needle depths ad treatment technique appropriately. Many patients that look into microneedling are concerned about the possible pain during a session. For the most part, microneedling may be uncomfortable but it should always be tolerable. Patients need not worry: generally a prescription strength topical numbing cream is applied and allowed to sit on the area to be treated for at least 15 minutes. During treatments a patient may feel a light prickly sensation, but it is rare that a patient rates this sensation as “pain.” Furthermore, recovery time for microneedling is usually minimal. Patients may feel a sensation similar to a light sunburn post treatment for 24 hrs. In general, microneedling is a procedure that needs to be performed multiple times in order to achieve desired results. After treatment, it can take up to six weeks before visible signs of regeneration and repair are seen, and the healing process can continue over several months. Treatments are best repeated 4-8 weeks apart. Deeper scaring will require more procedures than the number required to plump and rejuvenate skin. As with all procedures, microneedling carries some risks and sideeffects, so be sure to discuss these with your board certified dermatologist. Seek out someone qualified and who you trust will guide you to the procedure that is right for you and your goals. Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta offers medical-grade microneedling in addition to a broad array of surgical, medical and cosmetic services, all performed by board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon Dr. Brent Taylor.
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Aging and oral health By: DR. DAVID REMALEY As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. One common misconception is that losing your teeth is inevitable. This is not true. If cared for properly, your teeth remaley can last a lifetime. Your mouth changes as you age. The nerves in your teeth become smaller, making your teeth less sensitive to cavities or other problems. If you don’t get regular dental exams, this in turn can lead to these problems not being diagnosed until it is too late. If you want to feel good, stay healthy, and look great throughout life, you will be surprised what a difference a healthy mouth makes. Tips for Maintaining and Improving Your Oral Health • Brush twice a day with a toothbrush with soft bristles. You will also benefit from using an electric toothbrush. • Clean between your teeth once a day with floss or another flossing tool. • If you wear full or partial dentures, remember to clean them on a daily basis. Take your dentures out of your mouth for at least four hours every day. It’s best to remove them at night. • Drink tap water. Since most contains fluoride, it helps prevent tooth decay no matter how old you are. • Quit smoking. Besides putting you at greater risk for lung and other cancers, smoking increases problems with gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss.
• Visit your dentist. Visit your dentist regularly for a complete dental check-up. By adopting healthy oral habits at home, making smart choices about diet and lifestyle, and seeking regular dental care, you can help your teeth last a lifetime—whether you have your natural teeth, implants or wear dentures. Many older adults are taking medications that cause dryness of the mouth. There are over 400 medications that will attribute to dry mouth (zerostoma). Dry mouth leads to dental decay and increased oral problems. There are products available that will help combat the problems of dry mouth and will help prevent decay. Roswell Dental Care can help you with these procucts. Caregiving for a Disabled or Elderly Loved One You may have a parent, spouse or friend who has difficulty maintaining a healthy mouth on their own. How can you help? Two things are critical: • Help them keep their mouth clean with reminders to brush and floss daily. • Make sure they get to a dentist regularly. These steps can prevent many problems, but tasks that once seemed so simple can become very challenging. If your loved one is having difficulty with brushing and flossing, talk to a dentist or hygienist who can provide helpful tips or a different approach. Roswell Dental Care is conveniently located in North Atlanta area. We were recently voted as “The Best Dentist in North Atlanta “ and have been treating patients like family for over 30 years. Give our office a call at (470)3759244 to schedule a new patient appointment or a FREE 2nd opinion.
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70% of aging well is 100% within your control What if you could slow or even reverse the decline associated with aging? Residents at Atria North Point in Alpharetta are doing just that. According to research conducted by Dr. Henry Lodge, co-author of The New York Times best-seller Younger Next Year: The New Science of Aging, a surprising 70 percent of how successfully we age is determined by four key lifestyle choices. Exercise – We offer two certified instructor-led opportunities each day including aqua aerobics classes in our heated indoor pool. Connection – Our events calendar is filled with daily social opportunities including happy hours, classes and group discussions. Nutrition – Our culinary team creates menus of fresh, made-from-scratch selections with accommodations for nosalt-added and no-concentrated-sweets diets. Goals – We help identify residents’ goals and support their achievement through our Resident Discovery Survey and Engage Life® program.
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Dental insurance- use it or lose it! By: Dr. Ushma Patel, D.M.D and Dr. Brittany Corbett, D.D.S. Center For Advanced Dentistry At the end of every calendar year, patients tell us they have gotten busy with work, school and holiday activities and have simply run out of time. They haven’t scheduled necessary dental treatment for themPatel selves or their family and haven’t used their entire dental insurance benefit. Those benefits will not roll over to the next year and that means you are wasting your insurance payments. Bottom line: When it comes to dental insurance benefits, USE corbett IT OR LOSE IT! Unlike medical insurance, dental insurance and dental plans provide you with a specific dollar amount to spend on your care each year. This means you may have den-
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Don’t be embarrassed about Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult for children, teens, children even adults to understand. There will be times you grandma doesn’t seem like she used to. Or without warning she may get confused, agitated or even angry to the point of accusing you of stealing. And it may happen when you are out in public, at church, the grocery store, or at a family gathering. Even though you know Alzheimer’s is the cause, it is common to be embarrassed about it. While you can’t stop behavior changes due to Alzheimer’s, there are tips to help you better manage the situation. Think About It from Their Perspective Alzheimer’s progressively destroys brain cells over time, so during the early stages many people living with the disease do recognize something is wrong. They may know they are supposed to recognize you, but they can’t. Imagine how frustrating and scary that would be. It is important to put yourself in their shoes and think about how you might react if your world suddenly didn’t make sense or you were in a position where you realized you should
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where friends become patients and patients become friends.” ds ” North Fulton Smiles, located in the heart of Crabapple in the Silos Shopping Center provides full-service general and cosmetic dentistry for our valued patients and measure our success in our ability to always exceed your expectations. Family Dentistry • General dentistry for all ages • Preventive dental cleanings • Dental sealants & digital x-rays • Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Treatment of Periodontal Disease • Emergency dental care
Restorative Dentistry • Resin (White) Fillings • CEREC® Same-Day Dental Crowns • Bridges & Restoration of Dental Implants • Custom Dentures • Root Canals • Smile Reconstruction
Cosmetic Dentistry • All-Porcelain Crowns • Cosmetic Veneers • Cosmetic Bonding • ZOOM!® Whitening
Feel good about your teeth. Like us on Facebook! E-mail: northfultonsmiles@gmail.com • Tel: 770 569-0613 • www.northfultonsmiles.com
only for yourself, but also for your family and your loved one suffering from memory loss. And don’t forget is human nature to pick up on the emotions of others around you and this is no different for those living with memory loss. Getting embarrassed or anxious when grandma says the wrong thing can even make the situation worse as she picks up on your rising level of anxiety. Sometimes it is just best to whisper a quiet apology, laugh and move on. Don’t Argue Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory. If someone can’t remember, recalls something differently, or is convinced the neighbor stole their favorite pen, don’t spend
time arguing or trying to convince them otherwise. Even if they end up agreeing with you today it is no guarantee they will remember it tomorrow. Instead try reassuring them or even asking questions about the memory they are recalling. For information about assisted living for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, call (678) 4564304 or visit Thememorycenter.com. Located at 12050 Findley Rd., behind Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
SERVICES • 4 to 1 Staff Ratio NOW • 24/7 Nursing on Staff & Medical PRE-LEASING Oversite with Geriatric Physician • Alternative Levels of Care to Meet Specific Needs of Residents • Activities Daily to Enhance Physical Functioning TOWN CENTER: • Designed with Historic Icons of Atlanta • Bank, Library, Peachtree General Store • Chattahoochee Tavern, Bull Dog Café with daily Ice Cream Socials & Fox Movie Theater
Call (678) 456-4304 to Schedule a Tour
12050 Findley Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30097 (Behind Emory Johns Creek Hospital)
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