Dr Tracy Mountford is the Medical Director of The Cosmetic Skin Clinic and has over 20 years experience in facial rejuvenation techniques. Having qualified in London in 1985 she initially worked as an anaesthetist before training as a Cosmetic Medical … Continue reading
Stretch marks are scars – transparent and white, most usually occuring as a result of pregnancy. It can also be caused by being overweight, puberty and body building. They are notoriously difficult to remove completely but new therapies such as … Continue reading
SENSITIVE TEETH Q What are sensitive teeth? A Having sensitive teeth can mean anything from getting a mild twinge to having severe discomfort that can continue for several hours. It can also be an early warning sign of more serious … Continue reading
GUM DISEASE Q What is gum disease? A Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease. Q What is gingivitis? A Gingivitis means … Continue reading
ANTI-SNORING Q What is snoring? A The noise of snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft tissues in the upper airway. During sleep the muscles of the upper airway relax resulting in the formation of bottlenecks or even … Continue reading
CANINE IN THE PALATE Q Where is the upper canine? A This tooth forms high up in the mouth to the side of the nose. Q What is a canine in the palate? A The upper canine can fail to … Continue reading
ENAMEL STRIPPING Q Can teeth be straightened without removing other healthy teeth? A If there is only mild overcrowding of 2-4mm then the teeth can be straightened without removing healthy teeth. Q What is enamel stripping? A Enamel stripping is … Continue reading
JAW PROBLEMS & HEADACHES Q What is dental occlusion? A Dental occlusion is another name for the way your teeth meet when your jaws bite together. Q What is TMJ? A The letters TMJ are short for of temporo-mandibular joint, … Continue reading
SMOKING AND ORAL HEALTH Q How can smoking affect my oral health? A Most people are now aware that smoking is bad for our health. It can cause many different medical problems and, in some cases, fatal diseases. However, many … Continue reading
AMALGAM & WHITE FILLINGS Q What are amalgam fillings? A Amalgam or silver fillings are the metal coloured fillings that many people have. Amalgam was the traditional material used for fillings for many years. Q Why should I consider white … Continue reading
TOOTH JEWELLERY Q What is Tooth Jewellery? A Tooth Jewellery is the latest fashion craze to hit the UK. Tooth jewellery classic designs are an elegant compliment to standard jewellery. When placed on the tooth, the jewellery creates a distinctive … Continue reading
BARRIER WHITENING Q What does tooth whitening do? A Tooth whitening can be a highly effective, yet very simple way, of lightening the colour of teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a colour change, but … Continue reading
TRAY WHITENING Q What does tooth whitening do? A Tooth whitening can be a highly effective, yet very simple way, of lightening the colour of teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a colour change, but … Continue reading
VENEERS FOR A DIASTEMA Q What is a diastema? A A diastema is a space or gap between teeth very often your front teeth. This is very common in children and is part of their normal dental development. About … Continue reading
VENEERS Q What is a veneer? A A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, like a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural colour composite material is … Continue reading
CROWNS Q What is a crown? A Crowns are an ideal way to rebuild teeth which have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the … Continue reading
AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) What is AMD? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows a person to see fine detail. AMD gradually destroys the sharp, central vision, which is … Continue reading
February 26, 2009 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced today that manufacturers of metoclopramide must add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of its long-term or high-dose use. Chronic use of metoclopramide, … Continue reading
London This May its time to dust off your recipe books and make a fresh start for summer. Grab your shopping list, freshen up your table and try out a few new ingredients as you brush up on a healthy, … Continue reading
Bike Week (13-21 June), the UKs biggest mass participation cycling event, is this year challenging families to get more out of life by swapping their four wheels for two and exploring new places in their local community. Towns, villages and … Continue reading
NOT ALL OMEGA 3 IS EQUAL SO HOW CAN WE TELL THE DIFFERENCE? Recent media reports have shown that omega 3 supplements on the UK high street vary significantly in terms of the amount of essential fatty acids they contain. … Continue reading
WHAT IS OMEGA 3? ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW AND MORE! Getting the balance right! There are three types of fat: saturated, monosaturated and polyunsaturated which divide into two groups of essential fatty acids (EFAs): omega 3 and omega 6 … Continue reading
Wimpole Aesthetic Centre 48 Wimpole Street London W1G 8SF T: + 44 (0)20 7224 2247 www.wimpoleaesthetics.co.uk This clinic offers all kinds of fillers and anti-ageing facial treatments such as Botox, skin peels, mesotherapy as well as treatments for skin conditions … Continue reading
Thalasso Corallium Villa del Conde T: +34.928.56.32.32 Thalasso Corallium E-mails: thalasso.ghvc@lopesangroup.com (Ms. Cristina Lorenzo Thalasso Manager) THALASSOTHERAPY PACKAGES FOR ELIXIR MAKEOVER MILES – available until April 2009. This magnificent Thalassotherapy centre ia situated directly on the coastline and offering exclusive … Continue reading
TALASOTERAPIA CANARIAS AMADORES – Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel and TALASOTERAPIA CANARIAS SAN AGUSTÍN Gloria Palace San Agustín Thalasso & Hotel T: +34 928 128 507 Gloria Palace Hotels Email: direccioncomercial@gloriapalaceth.com & promocion@gloriapalaceth.com 10% discount on all thalasso treatments … Continue reading
