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Chances are that if you have a family dentist, s/he does an excellent job at keeping your teeth clean, administering fluoride treatments and other preventive treatments, and filling the occasional cavity. But is s/he qualified to do porcelain veneers?
The difference between someone who practices general dentistry and a cosmetic dentist is the same as that between a doctor who is a General Practitioner and a skilled plastic surgeon. While both have a solid medical background, the latter is a dental specialist who has done a significant amount of post-graduate work and completed extensive training; in addition, cosmetic surgery and dentistry are as much art as they are science. A good eye for form, color, design and overall aesthetics is necessary, and while these can be studied, they can rarely be taught. One such a dentist is Sam Muslin, a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry.
The unfortunate difference between cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dentistry is that the latter is not a “legally recognized specialty.” Whereas the cosmetic surgeon must be certified and licensed as such by his/her state agency, this is not the case for someone claiming to be a “cosmetic surgeon;” legally, any licensed dentist can call him or herself a “cosmetic dentist.” Having your porcelain veneers applied by any dentist - even a competent one - who lacks the special training in cosmetic dentistry could be an expensive mistake.
Consider this: you may take your automobile to a technician for tune-ups, oil changes and mechanical repairs, and this technician is probably very good at what he does. However, if you had a dent or scratched paint, you would go to a body and fender shop. Likewise, family dentist makes certain your teeth are healthy and working well, but is less concerned with their looks.
If you are dissatisfied with the look of your teeth, you should by all means share your concerns with your family dentist - who in all likelihood not trained in cosmetic dentistry (if s/he was, s/he would probably not be your primary care dentist!) Chances are good that s/he can refer you to someone who has not only the extensive training and experience in porcelain veneers and other cosmetic dentistry techniques, but also a highly developed sense of aesthetics, design and creativity that makes for a good cosmetic dentist.
Hair transplant surgery is very common these days. As hair loss is such a big problem for so many people, and as hair transplant surgery becomes more and more effective, it is more in demand.
However hair transplant surgery is usually the last in the list of things that you need to consider if you are suffering from hair loss.
For those who are suffering from some degree of hair loss there are some steps you need to take before you consider hair transplant surgery. Hair loss is not necessarily permanent, and the very first thing that you need to do is to consult your doctor and find out a specific cause.
Hair loss can be temporary. For example there are various medical conditions and medical treatments which can cause hair loss and once these conditions have been treated or the treatments stopped the hair recovers. No need for hair transplant surgery there.
And where you have a diagnosed hair loss condition that may well be permanent, such as male pattern baldness, or permanent hereditary hair loss, there can still be some other options to consider.
The first option is to do nothing. Don’t laugh. Hair replacement treatments, and particularly hair transplant surgery, can be exceedingly expensive. They can have some side effects and can be unpleasant. Sometimes they don’t work, or are unsuitable for your particular condition. Doing nothing about it is a very viable option and one that any proficient professional should counsel you about.
Baldness is becoming fashionable. Perhaps it started with Yul Brinner, who knows, but there are some who deliberately shave their heads as a fashion statement. You don’t need to go that far, although you could also consider that, but you certainly could consider living with it.
Work out how much effort and money you are prepared to expend on doing something about it. Hair transplant surgery is very expensive and hair loss is not really considered a disease so government or private medical funds may not cover the cost. Check that out.
Next find out about the pharmaceutical hair replacement products. There are several which do work, although not for everybody. Check them out. Find out more. They also have their drawbacks, but you should educate yourself about all options.
But for many this process still leads them to hair transplant surgery. There is no doubt that if you have hair transplant surgery done by a reputable hair transplant centre it can be very effective.
There are positives and negatives to hair transplant surgery. As previously stated, it can be expensive. It is a long process, over many months, requiring repeated visits, and it is surgery, with the normal, though low, risks attached to any surgery. And it doesn’t suit everybody, depending on the nature of your problem.
On the other hand hair transplant surgery, once it is over, is very effective in most cases. You end up growing your own hair and the result is permanent. The final effect, which takes around 12 months, can be extremely effective.
There are various types of hair transplant surgery available at various hair transplant centres. If you have spent some time thinking about your options and have finally come to the conclusion that hair transplant surgery is for you then take the next step.
Visit a reputable hair transplant centre or find one on the internet and find out more about hair transplant surgery. The results can be life transforming.
For a website totally devoted to hair loss and hair replacement visit Peter’s Website The Hair Replacement Guide, and find out about Hair Transplant Surgery as well as Female Hair Loss and more, including Male Hair Loss and Hair Loss Treatments
FENG shui (say “fung shway”) is the art of creating a home environment that supports the life you wish to live. A key element of feng shui is creating a smooth flow of chi (positive energy) through your space. Chi likes to move through your home as though it were a gentle breeze or a meandering stream. Where it is blocked, the energy becomes stagnant–like a pond choked with algae and fallen leaves. You are likely to feel blocked in life, and your energy and enthusiasm for matters of the heart will be low. Balancing and correcting the chi of your bedroom helps encourage and invigorate romance. Here are some quick and easy ways to improve your love life by improving the energy of your home:
1. Clean up your bedroom
When your bedroom is cluttered and untidy, the energy in there will be low and slow. Clutter is a sure sign that chi is stuck, so roll up your sleeves and clean the place up if you want to jump-start your love life. Ring a bell, shake a rattle, or clap your hands loudly around the room to clear out old, stale energy.
2. Make room for love
If you want to attract a new romantic partner–or move a casual relationship closer to commitment–make sure there is space for that person in your home. Look at your closets, shelves, and dressers, especially in the bedroom; if they are all filled to capacity with your own stuff, make clearing some room for your current or future partner a priority. Aim to free up 25% of the space in your bedroom for someone else’s things. When you are done, take a moment to visualize your loved one’s belongings finding a home there.
3. Don’t work out in the bedroom
When you exercise in the bedroom, or store your sports equipment there, you bring the energy of hard work and exertion into your romance space. Do you want your relationship to feel like a tough workout? If not, move your workout stuff somewhere else; your relationship is likely to move along more smoothly.
4. Remove old relationship energy
Go through your home–especially your bedroom–and remove anything that reminds you of past failed relationships; this could be an ex-boyfriend’s old sweater you find in the closet, photographs of you with a previous partner, a gift that reminds you (unfavorably) of a giver with whom you are no longer in love–anything that reminds you of a love that went bad. No matter how incurable a romantic you may be, do NOT keep old love letters anywhere in your bedroom unless they are from someone with whom you are still blissfully paired up.
5. Remove inappropriate imagery
The images with which you surround yourself can have a powerful effect on your love life. Feng shui clients who complain of difficulty finding romance often have surrounded themselves with images of a person alone. Inappropriate imagery includes anything that represents solitude, loneliness, aggression, hard work, conflict, or disagreement in any way. That old photo of your Dad when he was in the army may be a treasure, but the wartime energy it carries doesn’t have any place in the bedroom; find another place to keep it.
6. Open the door to love
Make sure both the front door of your home and the door to your bedroom open easily and completely. Doors that stick, squeak, or that only open partway because of all the stuff stored behind them are blocking the flow of romantic energy and opportunity into your home. A loose doorknob on your bedroom door could mean you’re having a hard time “getting a handle on” romance; get out your screwdriver and tighten it up.
7. Create a path for chi
Walk slowly from your front door to your bedroom, pretending that you are a gentle river of chi. Look for any areas where furniture or other belongings are stopping or slowing the flow of chi, or where chi is diverted away from the bedroom to other areas of the house. Clear a path so fresh chi can find its way to your bedroom and nourish your love life. Make sure all the lights along this route are working, replace any burned-out bulbs, and be alert for dark or dingy corners where you can increase the energy by adding more light.
8. Move your bed
If one side of your bed is against the wall, the person who sleeps on that side may feel confined or disempowered in the relationship. If possible, place the bed so there is equal space on either side, so you and your partner can find equal enjoyment in the relationship. The ideal position of the bed will be on the opposite side of the room from the door, but not directly in line with it. If you can’t see the bedroom door from the bed, hang a mirror where it will provide a reflected view of the entry.
9. Bring romance chi into the bedroom
Be sure to place romantic imagery in these two key places in the bedroom: the wall opposite the foot of the bed (where you naturally look when lying in bed), and whatever area of the room you first see when you enter. Beautiful, romantic artwork is always good, as are fresh or silk flowers and anything in pairs (such as birds, cherubs, candles, or decorative pillows). A round mirror is also good for the bedroom, as the shape signifies completion and unity. Look around your home for whatever says “romance” to you, and find a good spot for it in your bedroom.
10. Clarify your intention
Make a collage of images that symbolize your perfect relationship, and place it where you will see it every day. If you are already in a relationship, invite your partner to make a collage with you, to represent your intention to build a joyful and loving future together.
Copyright © 2002 Stephanie Roberts
This article is based on information in the book Fast Feng Shui for Singles: 108 Ways to Heal Your Home and Attract Romance (Lotus Pond Press, Kahului, HI, ISBN 1-931383-04-9), also available at Amazon.com.
About The Author
Stephanie Roberts is a feng shui consultant in Maui, Hawaii, and the author of the best-selling “Fast Feng Shui” books (rated 5-stars by Amazon.com readers). To find out how you can use contemporary Western feng shui to help you achieve greater success and happiness in your life, please visit the Fast Feng Shui website.
stephanie@fastfengshui.com
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Personal shavers have come a long way if you consider what you had to use in the past. Today you can get a real close trim or amazingly smooth shave without the worry of ingrown hairs, rashes or bumps. That’s right! The latest personal shavers are made in such a way that it is virtually impossible for it to nick or cut you in any way. All of these great features allow you to now have a much quicker shave and still be able to achieve the same results as you would with a wet shave, minus the potential pain that comes with it.
One does however have to be careful when buying a personal shaver. Like most products out there, buying a poor quality product can give you a totally wrong impression over-all on that type of product, hence, buying a poor quality shaver might lead you to believe that all personal shavers are bad and can never compare to older methods of pubic hair removal.
Let us take a look at what a good quality shaver should have.
Most importantly is the company you are buying the product from. What type of feed-back are you able to find when you do research on that company? How long have they been in business for? How cheap or expensive are their products? Too cheap could mean bad quality. Too expensive could mean “rip off”. What type of service does the personal shaver company have to offer? What type of guarantee or warrantee do they offer? Will the company charge you an arm and a leg for a new razor blade when needed?
From un-bias reviews, can you gather if the shaver does actually do what they claim it can do? Are they as safe as the company claims them to be? Are the personal shavers designed in such a way so that it is virtually impossible to cut or nick yourself when shaving those very delicate parts of your body? Will the shaver help prevent ingrown hairs or make it worse?
It is fair to say that not all of these questions can be answered without actually buying the product and testing it out. This is the main reason why I suggest researching the company you are interested in purchasing the personal shaver from. If they have a good name amongst the shaving community, and if they offer some type of warrantee or guarantee, then there is no real risk of buying the product and testing it out for your self.
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