There are many reasons why teeth get stained. Foods, drinks, and time (age) are the biggest culprits but certain medications (such as antibiotics during teeth development) as well as dead teeth through trauma and root canals also contribute in certain patients. Many of these teeth discolorations are superficial and can be professionally whitened.
Teeth whitening has a long standing history of working through the chemicals hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. These sister peroxidases turn into oxygen free radicals which penetrate into the enamel, breaking down any discolorations which are visible on the outside of the tooth. the structure of the tooth is not harmed to create the whiter appearance, it is just that the inside of the tooth is made lighter which appears whiter on the outside to the naked eye. The safety of these peroxides has been well established over decades of research and they do not harm the natural tooth structure, fillings, crowns, veneers or resins.
The longevity of tooth whitening is not permanent. Your diet and lifestyle habits such as smoking, coffee/tea drinking etc will eventually return some discoloration. How fast it may return again depends on your lifestyle habits. We expect most tooth whit7ening results to last more than one year. But home touch-up kits are available to help maintain the whitenness periodically.
Most teeth whitening systems may cause some temporary tooth sensitivity. Certain tooth whitening products contain agents that help decrease tooth sensitivity by inducing a loacl anesthetic effect on the tooth. This is necessary with very powerful systems with high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Our main system uses a cool blue light and a low (7%) hydrogen peroxide solution so that dental sensitivity is practically non-existant.
While tooth whitneing is very safe and effective, iot is also important that you have teeth that are in a good state of repair and gums that are in good health. Tooth whitening does not replace the need for regular professional dental care. Tooth whitening is like a new pair of clothes, it looks good but is not synonymous with a good body in excellent health.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.ologyspa.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Tooth Whitening comes to Ology Spa
Cosmetic teeth whitening is one of the most sought after beauty treatments today and OLOGY is happy to bring the latest in cosmetic tooth whitening technology to our aesthetic and spa guests.
Up to the present time, tooth whitening has only been available at your dentists office or through over-the-counter dental strips. Dental office treatment methods have been associated with either rapid increases in tooth whitening but with substantial tooth and gum sensitivity or take-home custom trays which were both messy and cumbersome to wear. Over –the-counter whitening strips, while effective, takes weeks to see any visible results and must be used for a long time to see substantial improvement in tooth color.
OLOGY brings a revolutionary approach to tooth whitening with a system that in one hour can increase the color of your teeth from 8 to 15 shades….and is not associated with teeth or gum sensitivity.! Using a special blend of hydrogen peroxide and silicone dioxide with cool blue light acceleration, the system oxidizes the pigmentation of your 16 front upper and lower teeth, restoring them to a beautiful white. All without heat, mouth sensitivity, or UV light exposure.
This whitening system is particularly effective for teeth stained by smoking or substances like coffee or tea. Such teeth discoloration shows the greatest improvement with our system. Teeth with tetracycline or other antibiotic stains, teeth speckled with fluoride, or teeth with hereditary discoloration will also show good improvement. Teeth with existing cavities or cracks should not undergo whitening. Also, teeth with existing crowns (caps) or veneers will not whiten as this tooth whitening process is only effective on natural, live teeth.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com/
http://www.ologyspa.com/
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Up to the present time, tooth whitening has only been available at your dentists office or through over-the-counter dental strips. Dental office treatment methods have been associated with either rapid increases in tooth whitening but with substantial tooth and gum sensitivity or take-home custom trays which were both messy and cumbersome to wear. Over –the-counter whitening strips, while effective, takes weeks to see any visible results and must be used for a long time to see substantial improvement in tooth color.
OLOGY brings a revolutionary approach to tooth whitening with a system that in one hour can increase the color of your teeth from 8 to 15 shades….and is not associated with teeth or gum sensitivity.! Using a special blend of hydrogen peroxide and silicone dioxide with cool blue light acceleration, the system oxidizes the pigmentation of your 16 front upper and lower teeth, restoring them to a beautiful white. All without heat, mouth sensitivity, or UV light exposure.
This whitening system is particularly effective for teeth stained by smoking or substances like coffee or tea. Such teeth discoloration shows the greatest improvement with our system. Teeth with tetracycline or other antibiotic stains, teeth speckled with fluoride, or teeth with hereditary discoloration will also show good improvement. Teeth with existing cavities or cracks should not undergo whitening. Also, teeth with existing crowns (caps) or veneers will not whiten as this tooth whitening process is only effective on natural, live teeth.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com/
http://www.ologyspa.com/
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine at Ology
Beginning in May 2008, Ology will be offering Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine consults and treatments with Dr James Cook. Dr Cook is a board-certified neurologist with nearly 20 years of practice experience. He has practiced at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville and is one of the area's most recognized neurologic physicians. He recently completed an Anti-Aging Fellowship and completed taking his board-certification examination. He is the only physician in Indiana who is fully fellowship-trained in Anti-Aging Medicine.
Dr Cook brings an expertise and array of services that completes the Ology concept of providing comprehensive well-being care through an integrated spa, plastic surgery, and anti-aging approach. Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine is about the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of age-related conditions such as male and female menopause, need for weight loss, sleep disorders, and chronic fatigue through hormonal balancing and nutritional supplementation. Anti-Aging Medicine is a perfect complement to the full array of spa and plastic surgery services that Ology currently offers.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.ologyspa.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Dr Cook brings an expertise and array of services that completes the Ology concept of providing comprehensive well-being care through an integrated spa, plastic surgery, and anti-aging approach. Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine is about the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of age-related conditions such as male and female menopause, need for weight loss, sleep disorders, and chronic fatigue through hormonal balancing and nutritional supplementation. Anti-Aging Medicine is a perfect complement to the full array of spa and plastic surgery services that Ology currently offers.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.ologyspa.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Are Sunless Tanning Pills Safe and Effective?
Despite the risks for skin cancer and premature aging of the skin, many still seek that healthy glow that comes from a tanned appearance. The past decade has seen a big push towards tanning beds and lotions in an effort to get a tan with presumably less damaging effects on one's skin. More recently, tanning pills have been touted as another way to achieve a tan. But are they safe and effective?
Tanning pills work through pigment-enhancing ingredients such as tyrosine. Extra tyrosine (you usually get plenty of it through normal food consumption) can add color to your skin by boosting the production of melanin in your skin. This may further be enhanced by exposure to sunlight or tanning bed rays. Another pigment-enhancing agent is caretonoid which enhances the color of fat which creates a darkening effect on the overlying skin. Both types of these pigment enhancers, in some people, can create an unusual skin coloration that is more orange than a natural tan.
These sunless tanning pills are, in fact, sold as dietary supplements and, as such, are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. (FDA) Their safety has never been truly established and not enough scientific studies have been done to determine how effective they may be. Side effects reported with these supplements have included gastrointestinal symptoms of nausea, diarrhea, and potentially even liver damage.
Until more investigations are done with these pigment enhancers, I do not recommend them to my patients. There are many safer methods such as tanning lotions, spray tanning, and even tanning towels. All of these are methods of adding color to your skin without exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.ologyspa.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Tanning pills work through pigment-enhancing ingredients such as tyrosine. Extra tyrosine (you usually get plenty of it through normal food consumption) can add color to your skin by boosting the production of melanin in your skin. This may further be enhanced by exposure to sunlight or tanning bed rays. Another pigment-enhancing agent is caretonoid which enhances the color of fat which creates a darkening effect on the overlying skin. Both types of these pigment enhancers, in some people, can create an unusual skin coloration that is more orange than a natural tan.
These sunless tanning pills are, in fact, sold as dietary supplements and, as such, are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. (FDA) Their safety has never been truly established and not enough scientific studies have been done to determine how effective they may be. Side effects reported with these supplements have included gastrointestinal symptoms of nausea, diarrhea, and potentially even liver damage.
Until more investigations are done with these pigment enhancers, I do not recommend them to my patients. There are many safer methods such as tanning lotions, spray tanning, and even tanning towels. All of these are methods of adding color to your skin without exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.ologyspa.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Dr Eppley Introduces ActPatch as an adjunct to Massage Therapy
ActiPatch is becoming increasingly used in my plastic surgery practice to aid postoperative recovery from surgery. For all types of breast surgery and cosmetic facial surgery, I have found it beneficial to reduce the amount of bruising, swelling, and pain from these procedures. ActiPatch is a drug-free anti-inflammatory device that works on the principle of emitting pulsed electromagnetic fields from the circuitry in his patch and loop designs. It is applied externally over the surgery site and is used primarily in the first 48 hours after surgery.
It has many other musculoskeletal applications for the treatment of chronic muscle pain and strains from the lower back to the foot and ankle areas. It comes in a variety of geometric shapes and designs for differing applications. Its works for these musculoskeletal issues the same as in postoperative surgery recovery...to control pain and inflammation. Using it personally for back and shoulder issues, I have found it has an effect within a few hours that, in some situations, have rivaled the potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The beneficial effects of ActiPatch, and its non-drug mechanism of action, are a perfect complement to many of the massage therapy patients. As a complement to massage and in the treatment of muscle soreness and stiffness, ActiPatch offers an inexpensive and easy-to-apply method to prolong what has been attained in a massage treatment. At Ology Spa, we now offer this innovative pain treatment method to our massage patients as well as an off-the shelf retail item.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.ologyspa.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
It has many other musculoskeletal applications for the treatment of chronic muscle pain and strains from the lower back to the foot and ankle areas. It comes in a variety of geometric shapes and designs for differing applications. Its works for these musculoskeletal issues the same as in postoperative surgery recovery...to control pain and inflammation. Using it personally for back and shoulder issues, I have found it has an effect within a few hours that, in some situations, have rivaled the potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The beneficial effects of ActiPatch, and its non-drug mechanism of action, are a perfect complement to many of the massage therapy patients. As a complement to massage and in the treatment of muscle soreness and stiffness, ActiPatch offers an inexpensive and easy-to-apply method to prolong what has been attained in a massage treatment. At Ology Spa, we now offer this innovative pain treatment method to our massage patients as well as an off-the shelf retail item.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.ologyspa.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Spa Dentistry
It is no surprise that the spa concept has made its way into the dental office. Over the past five years, the concept of the 'dental spa' has emerged On the surface, this is a perfect fit. A visit to the dentist frequently evokes stress and fear. Many people's fear is so great that often-needed routinue dental care is neglected. The dental spa concept offers a paradigm shift in the way oral hygiene is perceived by integrating traditional spa services into its delivery approach.
The most important and visible application of spa concepts, and the easiest to apply, is in the design and decor of the dental office. Creating a soothing and organic environment by integrating proper materials and colors, with the occasional water feature and tranquil music, is a good start. The actual spa service part, however, is much more difficult to mesh into a traditional dental practice. This can include massage, manicures and pedicures, aromatherapy, and healing options such as dietary supplements and herbal therapies. Providing these services adds to daily costs of delivery and many patients will simply not accept the added costs of the services. Selling the value of these integrated dental spa services will work for some higher-end practices but not for many mainline dental operations. Design and decor are relatively fixed front-end costs. Spa services are hourly expenses that ultimately are 'affordable' if they drive in new business, produce sustainable revenues from new spa treatments, or allow higher fees to be charged for dental services.
While the concept of a dental spa is not for everyone, it is waking up the dental profession to rethink its traditional models of delivery....and this is good for patients. Anything business model that encourages more regular dental attendance and care is a good thing.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com/
http://www.ologyspa.com/
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
The most important and visible application of spa concepts, and the easiest to apply, is in the design and decor of the dental office. Creating a soothing and organic environment by integrating proper materials and colors, with the occasional water feature and tranquil music, is a good start. The actual spa service part, however, is much more difficult to mesh into a traditional dental practice. This can include massage, manicures and pedicures, aromatherapy, and healing options such as dietary supplements and herbal therapies. Providing these services adds to daily costs of delivery and many patients will simply not accept the added costs of the services. Selling the value of these integrated dental spa services will work for some higher-end practices but not for many mainline dental operations. Design and decor are relatively fixed front-end costs. Spa services are hourly expenses that ultimately are 'affordable' if they drive in new business, produce sustainable revenues from new spa treatments, or allow higher fees to be charged for dental services.
While the concept of a dental spa is not for everyone, it is waking up the dental profession to rethink its traditional models of delivery....and this is good for patients. Anything business model that encourages more regular dental attendance and care is a good thing.
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com/
http://www.ologyspa.com/
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
An Improved Understanding of Sunscreens
I have previously talked about suncreens in other blogs and the importance of understanding the damage from both UVA and UVB rays and the SPF and SPF-A sunscreen protection classification systems. Everyone is familiar with the SPF system in which, for example, a sunscreen with SPF 15 would allow a person to stay in the sun 15 times longer than the time period in which they would ordinarily burn. However, the FDA questions this concept since SPF is related to the amount of sun exposure, not actual time, as well as numerous other factors such as geographic location, time of day, skin type, and the amount of sunscreen applied. And this does not take into account, as I have previously mentioned, about the more damaging UVA rays. (SPF-A)
Therefore, new rules have been proposed by the FDA which will also require sunscreen products to indicate on their label a four-star rating system to indicate level of protection from UVA rays. One star is the least and four stars is the most. If a product does not offer UVA protection, the label must say "No UVA protection" next to the SPF rating. Therefore, each sunscreen label will feature two separate ratings -- stars for UVA and an SPF number. This labeling system is now in line with current medical understanding that UVA light is just as harmful to your skin as UVB light.
These new labeling rules will make it easier for the public to understand the features of a sunscreen. In addition to providing specific information about UVA and UVB protection, manufacturers must drop the term "broad spectrum" as it becomes meaningless in the face of these more specific protection indicators. Als0, sunscreens have to be more specific about their resistance to moisture exposure. Sunscreens labeled "water resistant" or "sweat resistant" are those that need to be reapplied after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating. Those labeled "very water resistant" or "very sweat resistant" are good for up to 80 minutes of moisture exposure. Once these new labeling rules go in force, however, these moisture-resistant terms must be removed.
When these new sunscreen labeling regulations will be required is unknown but it is likely they will be law by sometime in 2009. You will see soon, however, sunscreens with the dual star rating-SPF number probably this summer. For best sun protection, use a sunsceen with a three star rating (UVA) and an SPF of 30. (UVB)
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com/
http://www.ologyspa.com/
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Therefore, new rules have been proposed by the FDA which will also require sunscreen products to indicate on their label a four-star rating system to indicate level of protection from UVA rays. One star is the least and four stars is the most. If a product does not offer UVA protection, the label must say "No UVA protection" next to the SPF rating. Therefore, each sunscreen label will feature two separate ratings -- stars for UVA and an SPF number. This labeling system is now in line with current medical understanding that UVA light is just as harmful to your skin as UVB light.
These new labeling rules will make it easier for the public to understand the features of a sunscreen. In addition to providing specific information about UVA and UVB protection, manufacturers must drop the term "broad spectrum" as it becomes meaningless in the face of these more specific protection indicators. Als0, sunscreens have to be more specific about their resistance to moisture exposure. Sunscreens labeled "water resistant" or "sweat resistant" are those that need to be reapplied after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating. Those labeled "very water resistant" or "very sweat resistant" are good for up to 80 minutes of moisture exposure. Once these new labeling rules go in force, however, these moisture-resistant terms must be removed.
When these new sunscreen labeling regulations will be required is unknown but it is likely they will be law by sometime in 2009. You will see soon, however, sunscreens with the dual star rating-SPF number probably this summer. For best sun protection, use a sunsceen with a three star rating (UVA) and an SPF of 30. (UVB)
Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com/
http://www.ologyspa.com/
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
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