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The feeling of comfort starts the minute patients walk through the door of the white house on Plainsboro Road.

The waiting room is painted with bright, cheerful colors, and the furniture is soft and beckoning. The homey feeling is designed to ease the dread that some patients have about visiting the dentist and make them feel welcome. The comfort factor also was built into the name of the practice, which is intended to bring back the happiest childhood memories about dental care. Tooth Fairy leads a team of professionals, who provide the latest in technology and knowhow, with services that include everything from implants, root canals, orthodontics, and periodontics, to Invisalign, whitening, veneers, and oral cancer screening. The services

come with a personalized approach that treats patients of all ages like family. Researchers have found a relationship between bacteria in the mouth to stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. Dentists are also often the first to see signs of sleep apnea and recommend followup with other specialists.

The practice offers the latest technology, including digital x-ray, intraoral camera, rotary endodontic, electric handpiece, and nitrous oxide. The full range of services may be found online at our web site.

We are a full service dental office that cares for patients of all ages. Some of the services

we provide are; Invisalign, Lumineers (Veneers), Zoom Whitening, Implants, Soft Tissue Management, and Oral Cancer Screening. We are your office for all your general and cosmetic dental needs.

Dr. Habibian who owns the practice, “We invest in technology because it’s the best way to care for our patients. But we also spend time making sure patients know how to take care of their teeth.”

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Be Your Healthiest by Connecting with a Primary Care Doctor e all want to be as healthy as possible. One of the best ways to do that is to build a relationship with a primary care doctor—and not just when you’re sick.

“If you wait until you have a problem, you’ve missed a lot of opportunities to perhaps prevent that problem or catch it early, such as screenings, checkups and advice about lifestyle changes,” says David Skillinge, DO, Vice President

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Hunterdon Medical Group.

“It’s much better to put stock into preventing disease.

That’s really the power of primary care.”

Your primary care doctor truly is your goto person, even if you need specialty care. “You have your own expert to help you navigate the health system and come up with a plan for care,” Dr. Skillinge says.

A primary care doctor the whole treats person with a focus on preventative care. Booking

your annual physical with a family physician is an important way to be proactive in taking better care of yourself.

You should use your annual physical to bring any questions you have about your health or ways to improve it. This is the time to get the answers you are looking for from your physician.

Need a primary care physician? Visit hunterdonhealthcare.org or call 1.800.511.4HMC

The Effects Of UV Rays On The Eyes

he sun can be both friend and foe. A warm, sunny day can improve mood and increase levels of vitamin D in the body. Exposure to sunlight during the day also can help regulate the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. However, overexposure to the sun can be dangerous as well.

Many people recognize that exposure to the sun can lead to sunburn and long-standing skin damage, but they may not realize that the eyes also are susceptible to damage caused by the sun. The eye health resource All About Vision warns that extended exposure to the sun’s UV rays has been linked to significant eye problems, including cataracts, macular degeneration, pinguecula, pterygia, and photokeratitis. UV rays come in three types: A, B and C. The atmosphere’s ozone layer blocks virtually all UVC rays, which are the most potent, but UVA and UVB can be dangerous when exposure to the sun is significant.

Exposure to excessive amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time can cause photokeratitis, which is essentially a sunburn of the eye that can cause pain and redness. Prolonged exposure to UV rays without adequate protection may cause lasting damage, says the American Optometric Association. UV rays come from both the sun itself and tanning beds. Here’s a look at some of the common UV-induced eye conditions.

• Cataracts: A clouding of the eye’s natural lens, or the part of the eye that focuses the light a person sees.

• Macular degeneration: UV rays may lead to macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of vision loss for older people. The macula is the center portion of the retina, essential for vision.

• Pterygium: This is a growth that begins on the white of the eye and may involve the cornea. The growth can eventually impede vision, says the organization Prevent Blindness America.

Sunglasses and other protective lenses are essential to keeping the eyes healthy. AOA says that for sunglasses to be effective, they should: • block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation; • screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light; • have lenses that are perfectly matched in color and free of distortion and imperfection; and • have lenses that are gray for proper color recognition.

In addition, people can wear wide-brimmed hats to protect their eyes from the sun and harmful UV rays. This will shield the eyes and the delicate skin of the face.

Learn more about protecting the eyes at www.allaboutvision.com, www.aoa.org, or www.preventblindnessamerica.org.

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ANIKO PETERSON HELPS PEOPLE ACHIEVE BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY SKIN Aniko Peterson, is the founder and CEO of pH BALANCE SKINCARE. Growing up in Eastern Europe she learned the enduring power of family, giving, and hard work. As her parents worked long hours to provide for her family, her grandmother became her caregiver and mentor.

What motivated and inspired you to start your own business?

“During the time I was running Art of Massage Studio, one of my closest friends was diagnosed with cancer. Her treatments left her skin burned and irritated and I knew I had to help. I was reminded of my grandmother’s lesson: “Giving is the key to happiness.”

Aniko received her nursing degree from Bajza Jozsef Gimna’zium College of Health and shortly after studied Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the Uzsoki Hospital in Budapest.

It was there she became inspired by the scientists and doctors who were researching cancer treatments “After much research, I determined that most traditional skincare failed to address

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the concerns of those undergoing cancer treatments, and some could even hinder healing due to chemicals, irritants, and harsh formulations.

My education in the sciences, experience, inspiration, and persistence led me to develop pH BALANCE SKINCARE products that are free of irritants and chemicals, with naturally nourishing ingredients to promote optimal healing and relief. pH BALANCE SKINCARE products are formulated to hydrate and repair the skin, not only for cancer patients but for individuals experiencing a variety of skin irritations.”

Tell us about your business.

“I have been dedicated to helping people achieve beautiful, healthy skin – a simple, but incredibly important feat for many years.

Having both beautiful and healthy skin has the potential to change your entire life. When you feel beautiful, you can achieve greatness.

After a life-changing event, I decided to dedicate my efforts to making every person feel beautiful. I live by the belief that giving is the key to happiness. After a close friend of mine experienced harsh reactions from chemotherapy, I used my medical background to help any way I could.

Through this help, I came up with a beautiful

idea: pH Balance.

Our skin has a natural pH balance range of about 4.5-6. Balanced pH levels are very important to the outer layer of our skin, stratum corneum, because it contains an acid mantle, which helps protect your skin from irritation and bacteria.

Keeping the stratum corneum pH balanced is the key to healthy skin. The pH Balance Skincare® System ensures that all products have a pH range of 4.5 to 6. This balance can change your dry, irritated, and compromised skin into beautiful, healthy, and moisturized skin.

As our company continues to grow, we will continue to live by this pH balance. Keeping skin moisturized and hydrated is essential to keeping it beautiful; simplicity is beautiful.

The pH Balance Skincare® products are revolutionary.

What were the first few steps you took to get your business up and running?

Listening to and watching successful entrepreneurs. I have been watching Shark Tank since their first season in 2010. When I was literally just getting started, I had the opportunity to pitch my business at a Success Formula conference that Damon John was at. The feedback and advice that I received helped me get to the next level.

How do you keep motivated through difficult times?

Although my Grandmother passed away from cancer when I was 15 years old, her wisdom, positive attitude, and abundant compassion motivated me to dedicate my life to helping people.

What social media outlets do you use?

List them below.

Facebook @phbalanceskincare Instagram @phbalanceskincare Website www.phbalanceskincare.com Email info@phbalanceskincare.com Hashtags #phbalanceskincare

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