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Naperville Dentists and Dr. Chiann Gibson Discuss Use of Prophylaxis Prior to Dental Appointments

March 7, 2012 By 10 Comments
Naperville Dentists

Naperville Dentists

There are many skilled Naperville dentists, but perhaps none are as popular as Dr. Chiann Gibson. Interviewing Experts recently had a chance to sit down at the office of Smiles by Dr. Gibson and Associates, with Dr. Gibson and a handful of her colleagues, for a quick chat about new ADA guidelines for the use of antibiotics prior to dental procedures. Here, the Naperville dentists shed some light on the subject.

Interviewing Experts: Good morning, doctors. Thank you for your time this morning.

Naperville Dentists: Always glad to get involved. Oral health is so important.

Interviewing Experts: Can you please tell us what the antibiotic prophylaxis is used for, specific to dental treatments?

Naperville Dentists: Prophylaxis is used to prevent bacterial infections caused by invasive surgical or dental procedures.

Interviewing Experts: Does this mean that anyone who has recently had surgery should tell his or her dentist?

Naperville Dentists: Yes, especially if they’ve undergone any sort of joint replacement or prosthesis.

Interviewing Experts: What kind of infection does the prophylaxis prevent?

Naperville Dentists: It is often used to prevent endocarditis, which can damage the valves of the heart. Patients with abnormal heart valves or already-damaged heart tissue are most at risk.

Interviewing Experts: Are there any signs or symptoms of endocarditis?

Naperville Dentists: Well, we first need to point out that, if a patient is concerned about any symptoms, they should immediately consult their physician. However, as dentists, there are certain symptoms that we are familiar with that can point to endocarditis.

Interviewing Experts: And those would be?

Naperville Dentists: Sudden weakness and fatigue, weight loss, chills, joint pain, an overall feeling of discomfort or recurrent fevers are all associated with endocarditis.

Interviewing Experts: Are there any other symptoms to watch out for?

Naperville Dentists: These are some of the symptoms we are familiar with, but they could also point to a number of other medical conditions that only a qualified medical doctor can diagnose.

Interviewing Experts: Can you tell us if there are any specific groups of people who are no longer prescribed this medication prior to dental procedures?

Naperville Dentists: There are those that have taken them in the past, including rheumatic heart disease patients, those with congenital heart conditions, and mitral valve prolapse patients. These people, among others, are not generally prescribed the antibiotic anymore.

Interviewing Experts: Are there specific dental procedures that are of concern?

Naperville Dentists: Each patient will be evaluated on a case-to-case basis, and whether or not take antibiotics will be determined by their previous medical history.

Interviewing Experts: Should patients with certain conditions avoid going to the dentist altogether?

Naperville Dentists: Absolutely not. Oral health and hygiene is important to your overall physical condition. Patients who are concerned for any reason should open up a conversation with their dentist and include their medical doctor, if possible.

Interviewing Experts: Well, doctors, we appreciate your time today will let you get back to work. But first, Dr. Gibson, thank you for letting us use your office today. Would you please tell our readers a bit about your practice?

Dr. Chiann Gibson: Sure! Smiles by Dr. Gibson is a full-service, family oriented dental office in The Main St. Promenade building in downtown Naperville. We offer everything from general cleanings and exams to Hollywood Smile Makeovers that includes exclusive use of our stretch limousine. I think I speak for all of the Naperville dentists here in saying thank you for spotlighting our profession.

To see what makes Dr. Chiann Gibson one of the most sought after Naperville dentists – please visit her website at www.smilesbydrgibson.com

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Incredible Discoveries on Lifetime with Epil-Stop

March 7, 2012 By 10 Comments
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Incredible Discoveries

The following segment aired on Incredible Discoveries on Lifetime Television. Joining Incredible Discoveries was Epil-Stop to discuss hair removal.

Incredible Discoveries on Lifetime Television: No matter where you find it, there’s only one way to take care of unwanted hair! Incredible Discoveries is proud to announce that Epil-Stop is the most sophisticated hair removal system ever created. In two quick and easy steps, Epil-Stop removes the hair using a botanically enhanced formula and conditions your skin with a revolutionary new, soothing Afterwash.

As seen on Incredible Discoveries, Epil-Stop’s advanced two-step hair removal system makes it easier, safer and more fun to get rid of unwanted hair while conditioning your skin at the same time! With an advanced formula featuring botanical aloe, shea butter and sweet almond oil, Epil-Stop is a refreshing new experience in hair removal. Incredible Discoveries shows how it is easy to apply and not only reduces hair, but make it less coarse and noticeable

Have a hairy back? You don’t have to shave it, you don’t have to put the wax on it and rip it off like they do in the movies.  Incredible Discoveries viewers can now use Epil-Stop. It’s fast, clean, easy, and makes you look good.  It mainly focuses on making sure that your skin isn’t going to be irritated or red, or have red bumps when you’re done.

The Epil-Stop system is exactly what Incredible Discoveries viewers have been looking for! Finally! Incredible Discoveries introduces A NO-Nick-Cut-Rip-Tear-Singe-Pluck-Tweeze-Rash-Burn-Scar-way to get rid of unwanted hair! It truly is the next generation in hair removal and works in as little as three minutes! It smells nice, it’s easy to use, and it works!  It’s the perfect solution to all shaving problems.  Epil-Stop really works!

Let’s talk about some other hair removal options.

Shaving. Endangering yourself on a daily basis, risking cuts, nicks, and gouges. And all for what? Just to have to go through it all again tomorrow? Epil-Stop is easier, safer and the results last longer. Even on thick, stubborn hair, Epil-Stop works quickly, easily and safely. With the Perfect Finish Neutralizing Afterwash, there’s no worry about skin sensitivity; it instantly neutralizes the remover and conditions the skin.

Waxing. It takes too much time out of your busy life and usually leaves you with those little red bumps and it hurts! Epil-Stop works in as little as three minutes so it’s fast, private and painless for everyone.

Electrolysis or Laser Treatments. These are intensive and extensive treatments that may or may not work; they take months, even years to undergo and they are also very expensive. Do you really want to spend thousands of dollars and waste hundreds of hours of your life driving to in-office appointments while still being afraid to wear your mini-skirt on Saturday without touchups? Epil-Stop takes just minutes, plus it’s economical, easy and effective.

Incredible Discoveries shows how Epil-Stop’s two-step system gets rid of hair quickly and easily for both women and men. You can apply and remove the Silky cream without ever touching it, using the special double-sided Epil-Tool. Use one side for smoothing on the cream and one side for sliding it off. It will give you the confidence to show your skin again. Let Epil-Stop put a stop to your unwanted hair. Epil-Stop’s two-step system is going to make life easier for Incredible Discoveries viewers, everywhere. It’s fast, easy, painless, economical, and private. To prove it, a woman will share her views on why she has made the switch to Epil-Stop.

Incredible Discoveries: So why don’t you tell me, what was the most important factor for you making the switch to Epil-Stop?

Woman: No more rashes.  It has an after-cream that you put on that neutralizes the chemicals.  So it’s got something that none of the rest of them have. For me, it’s all about the time.  I am a working mom.  And so, with other depilatory creams, it can take as long as ten minutes for them to work. The cream afterwards definitely let’s you know if you’ve left any of the cream on your legs.  It turns a different color. It comes in an aerosol can.  You put it on; it comes with a spatula.  Rub it on with the spatula, flip the tool around, and take it off with the rubber stop. You are done in three minutes.”

Incredible Discoveries: One of the main rules is to not use soap afterwards.  You are left with this awkward-feeling skin.  You don’t know what to do.  But now, Epil-Stop has completely made the solution with the neutralizing cream.  So it’s just perfect, isn’t it?

Woman: Absolutely. It’s a great product.

Incredible Discoveries: And Epil-Stop is economical. This makes it the perfect solution for taking care of unwanted body hair, all year long. Most hair removers are drippy and messy, and stink up your bathroom with a chemical smell. Not Epil-Stop! It’s thick and creamy, with fun and fruity fragrances. It works in as little as three minutes and the results can last up to twice as long as shaving!

This exclusive two-sided no-touch Epil-Stop Tool is an ingenious way to smooth on and slide off your hair removal cream. The applicator spatula ensures an even coverage of cream in those hard to reach spots, while keeping your hands clean. Specially designed grooves on the other end of the Epil-Stop Tool help make cream removal quick and easy. Incredible Discoveries shows how Epil-Stop works on all types of hair: fine, light, thick, dark and everything in between.

On Incredible Discoveries, see why the advanced Epil-Stop formula is strong and effective, but still gentle and skin-friendly. Epil-Stop silky cream acts as an exfoliant, removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. It contains moisturizers such as Aloe-Vera, Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil.

Most hair removers leave your skin red, irritated and bumpy. The revolutionary Perfect Finish Neutralizing Afterwash neutralizes any remaining hair removal cream on contact. The wash has a built-in pH color indicator that turns bright pink to show you where the residue is. It even gets rid of the smell that hair removers can leave behind on your skin. Then, it conditions your skin with shea butter, jojoba oil, vitamin E oil and aloe leaving your skin silky smooth, smelling clean and pH balanced.

ABOUT INCREDIBLE DISCOVERIES
Incredible Discoveries is a subsidiary of O2 Media Incorporated. More than just a direct response marketing firm, Incredible Discoveries also works with a variety of multimedia platforms, including social networking and web development. Incredible Discoveries offers handpicked on-air talent for each and every infomercial, video, or podcast it produces. With a staff of over 125 industry professionals, Incredible Discoveries has the right people to make things happen quickly, effectively, and with unrivaled success. Incredible Discoveries makes marketing assessable to businesses, both large and small, by offering low out-of-pocket cost in keeping every step of the production process in-house.

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Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis Suggests 9 Wrinkle Fighting Foods – Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis

December 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Nearly everyone knows that the right diet goes a long way towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. What most people don’t know, however, is that some of the foods on your local supermarket shelf can actually help to fight wrinkles! Read on, as Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis shares nine of these treasures.

1. Green leafy vegetables like spinach contain lutein, an ingredient that helps the skin’s elasticity by providing an essential antioxidant mechanism that assists in skin hydration. The ideal recommendation daily amount of lutein is approximately 10mg, which can be found in about four ounces of spinach.

2. Beans are foods that are rich in antioxidants. Many varieties of beans have benefits for a well-rounded and healthy diet. However, red beans are highly recommended as part of a “wrinkle-fighting” diet because red beans contain a greater amount of antioxidants. These antioxidants are beneficial for replacing deteriorated collagen of the skin, according to Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis.

3. Tomatoes are a popular food found in diets all over the globe. Just like red beans, they are rich in antioxidants and also contain lycopene. Lycopene is a substance believed to reduce the risk of developing cancer and may also be more powerful than Vitamin E supplements. The best part about eating tomatoes is that they can be used in pasta sauces, salads, sandwiches or many other kinds of meals.

4. Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis says that it’s not just vegetables that can help you prevent wrinkles. Turkey is quite rich in Vitamin B and also contains protein that slows the process in the skin known as cross-linking. Most people think of turkey on Thanksgiving, but don’t stop there. Head on over to the local deli and pick up some tasty turkey sliced especially for sandwiches!

5. Goji is a lesser known fruit that is rich in Vitamin C. In fact, goji berries contain 500 times more Vitamin C per ounce than what you get from oranges. They help to fight free radicals that damage the skin. Goji berries also contain antioxidants such as vitamin B1, B2, B6 and E, as well as linoleic acid, an essential fat that can help plump up the skin and make it look smoother –– and younger!

6. The next time you’re in the local health foods store, check out flaxseed. Flaxseed is rich in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and can be added in when you bake treats like cookies and bread. Flaxseed is a valuable food, says Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis. She adds that the more you eat, the plumper your skin cells will be, thus serving to disguise bothersome wrinkles.

7. Beetroot is an often-overlooked vegetable, but it’s quite valuable in preventing wrinkles, as Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis notes that it is low in calories and high in fiber. It contains rich antioxidants and a pigment called anthocyanins which has been shown to support collagen production in the skin. Beetroot can be prepared in a variety of ways, including dishes that are curried, boiled, roasted and pickled.

8. Like many of us, Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis enjoys chocolate desserts. But few people realize that there are health benefits to eating chocolate. Yes, it’s true. Chocolate contains polyphenol, a substance that rids the body of the active oxygen that causes aging. And chocolate also has the ability to protect the skin against ultraviolet damage, one of the primary causes of our skin aging.

9. Salmon is a delicious fish, and just like flaxseed it contains Omega 3 fatty acids that work to reduce inflammation and lubricate the skin.

Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis encourages you to consult with your own doctor about specific foods that can be incorporated into a healthy diet. Don’t overlook the need for regular exercise, and remember to drink lots of water (6-8 glasses each day) so your skin remains flexible and hydrated. Excessive drinking or smoking is also damaging to a healthy lifestyle as these habits work against your skin staying young and wrinkle free.

Information Nation’s guest contributor, Dr. Victoria Vitale-Lewis, is internationally recognized for her “Feminine Face Lift”. She has been featured on many television shows including the Discovery Health Channel and Good Morning America. Located in Melbourne, Florida, her clients hail from local and regional cities as well as “fly-ins” from across the country.

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Jerrold D. Bass | 6 Steps to Healthy Hair – Jerrold D. Bass

December 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Precision cut bobs are one of the hottest trends in straight hairstyles right now. Add to that great styling, a blunt fringe and the right finish, and your bob will shine! Bob hairstyles show up in lengths all the way from ear level to shoulder skimming and usually work the best for clients who have naturally straight or slightly wavy hair. According to Jerrold D. Bass, a great stylist will tailor a cut to complement an individual client’s unique facial features.

These days, looking good is more important than ever, so if you want to look your best, there are loads of great products around to help you get the best results from your bob. Follow these five tips from Jerrold D. Bass and you’ll leave the house feeling and looking great!

Beautiful Hair Tip #1
The foundation for healthy hair is to use the right kind of shampoo. You need to invest in a high quality salon shampoo that matches your hair type. Jerrold D. Bass recommends Paul Mitchell products. If your hair has been colored, make sure that the formulation of your shampoo is right for you. Everyone’s hair is unique. If yours tends to be oily, fine, or if you’re a blonde or a brunette, check in with your stylist for advice on what kind of shampoo to purchase. Don’t be like the majority of people who grab an inexpensive product from the local supermarket shelf and hope for the best, when what they really need is a high quality shampoo specifically formulated for their hair type.

Beautiful Hair Tip #2
Once you’ve got clean hair, the next step is to make sure it’s deeply conditioned on a regular basis.  Hair conditioners are formulated to add body to your hair, to remove unwanted frizz and to add shine. As an example, you know how unpleasant and scratchy your clothes become when you forget to use a fabric conditioner sheet in the dryer. Hair reacts in much the same way. A quality conditioner also tends to keep hair static free, which contributes to the reduction of frizziness even more. Jerrold D. Bass says that when you apply the conditioner, massage it in from root to tip and leave it on for the recommended time before rinsing it thoroughly. Then enjoy your new, shiny, healthy-looking hair!

Beautiful Hair Tip #3
Most people use a hair dryer to style their hair. Modern hair dryer technology causes less harm to hair these days, but be very cautious when using the dryer on a high heat in order to get your hair dry quickly. Jerrold D. Bass recommends that you keep the dryer moving over your head and dry hair evenly in order to avoid damage. If you have the time, it’s always better to use a hair dryer on a cooler setting.

Beautiful Hair Tip #4
If your hair is very wavy or curly, it’s critical to use a good hair-straightening device.  Most people find that the cheap flat irons do a poor job; so going for quality is well worth the extra money. A less expensive iron may not get hot enough to flatten the hair properly on a single pass. Or it may not be slippery enough to allow the hair to pass through smoothly, causing snags and breakage.  Jerrold D. Bass prefers ceramic or glass heating plates that feature an adjustable temperature. Ceramic plates help to discharge the static electricity from your hair too, and you’ll most likely find that your hair will stay straighter for a longer period of time.

Beautiful Hair Tip #5
Finally, Jerrold D. Bass encourages his clients to make healthy choices in their diets. As with the rest of our body, hair is nourished by what we eat and drink, and it will never look healthy if we neglect to consume a healthy diet with lots of vitamins and minerals. Human hair is mostly made up of protein, so make sure your diet includes plenty of protein. Drinking 6-8 glasses of water each day will flush impurities out of your body and keep your hair (and you!) looking it’s healthy best.

Guest contributor:
Jerrold D. Bass is a Master Haircutter in the Greater Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area. Jerrold D. Bass is recognized as a master at color and is regularly sought out for corrective color as well.

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