Hair, brow and lashes

HAIR, BROWS AND LASHES treat them right!

Neglecting hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows can become all too easy when life is busy but if good grooming is important, then pay attention to these features.

HAIR

No matter how lush your locks, they need regular TLC. After all, in many cases it is our hair which is subjected to some pretty rough treatment such as heat, colouring, bodywaves and straighteningnot to mention pollution, sun, salt water, chlorine, and even harsh winter weather.

Takingcare ofyour crowningglory means appropriate daily care and that care will depend on your hair type and the time ofyear.

Shampoo, conditioner, oils, conditioningtreatments, and detanglingspray are just some of the products which provide hair pampering. Add to this, a cold water rinse plus a bristle hairbrush and your head will be in capillary heaven.

Importantly, ensure your hair is styled to suit your face shape and is regularly cut –even longhair needs trimmingto keep split ends in check. Ifmanagingyour own hair care is difficult, especially when time is always short, booka regular hair appointment. Agood stylist will ensure your hair is kept in tip-top condition.

EYELASHES

These should be treated with care, as they are fragile.

Rule 1: ifyou apply makeup to them in the morning, always remove gently before goingto bed.

Rule 2: after four months, consider your mascara out ofdate and throw it in the garbage –like any brush it can carry bacteria which can result in an eye infection.

Ifyou didn’t inherit that enviable doe-eyed look, invest in an eyelash curler or have your lashes coloured especially ifthey are very fair. You could also try fauxeyelashes or eyelash extensions.

EYEBROWS

Sometimes thick, sometimes sparse, but so often neglected yet eyebrows are such an important part ofthe face, protectingeyes from sweat as well as helpingus to show our feelings with a slight lift or a little frown. That’s why it is so important to take care ofthem.

The key to that is shapingwhich might involve, waxing, threading or plucking; the latter is a lot less painful ifdone immediately after a shower, as the heat dilates the skin’s pores.

To refine them or to create the perfect arch, consult a beauty therapist. Havingbrows and lashes tinted and brows shaped at the same time is not expensive and ifyou have a few hairs around the chin area have them waxed away too –you’ll feel a million dollars afterwards.

Hair, eyelashes, eyebrows need special care but treated well, these features can elevate your look.

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Prosthodontist, JOHN BELL, talks about his dental services post Covid-19 lockdown.

I am often asked to rehabilitate clients’ smiles and the functionality oftheir dentition but often these requests are complicated by the presence of(often advanced) periodontal disease.

So, what exactly is periodontal disease? Put simply, it is disease ofthe gums and the supporting structures ofthe teeth. It is caused by leavingfood debris around the teeth. The bacteria that live in this produce acid and toxins which cause tooth decay and periodontal (or gum) gum disease.

Periodontal disease will ultimately lead to bone loss around teeth. Once bone is lost around the teeth they become loose from lackof bone support and, ifthe disease progresses far enough, the teeth will be lost. Indeed periodontal disease is one ofthe main causes oftooth loss.

As a specialist prosthodontist, I frequently refer patients to a periodontist (a dentist who specialises in treatinggum disease). The periodontist will rectify those issues concerning the gums and supportingbone before I proceed with restoringthe patient’s dentition.

It is vitally important that any periodontal disease is treated before advanced restoration ofa patient’s dentition is started. Some ofthe early signs of periodontal (gum) problems are bleedingand inflamed gums, bad breath and even loose teeth. Daily, effective home care and regular dental checkups are the most important factors in preventing serious periodontal issues.

Once a patient is free of periodontal disease, there are several treatment choices available to restore the patient’s appearance and functionality. They can include crowns, bridges, implants and full or partial dentures.

In my opinion it is very important that treatment alternatives are thoroughly discussed with patients so that they make informed decisions as to the best treatment for them.

We usually spend considerable time with patients discussing what they want to achieve and how to achieve their goals before we agree on treatment plans and procedures. Ultimately, it is you, the patient who decides which treatment is the most appropriate for you.

Although ours is a specialist practice we also do routine family dentistry. If you would like to visit us please contact us on (09) 298 3502 for a consultation appointment.

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John Bell Dental is a family orientated practice offering a wide range dental treatments from general dentistry to specialised treatment involving crowns, bridges and implants.

JOHN BELL

Registered Specialist Your teeth are important to us and we look Prosthodontist forward to welcoming you to our practice.

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