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Dysport & Botox: Why’s & How’s
Everybody wants to find the fountain of youth. In this everlasting search health professionals have found that Botuli Toxin A found in Dysport and Botox can assist in regaining that youthful look. Dysport and Botox are injections used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age.
What Causes those wrinkles?
Frown lines from normal facial expressions.
Over time, repeated movement of the facial skin by the muscles forms frown lines between the eyebrows. Wrinkles are not only age related. Frown lines are “dynamic”—they happen because of the way a person’s face moves. Because frown lines are created by facial movements such as frowning or squinting, they may develop even in younger adults.
How it works
These are the spots to be injected
With just 1 injection into each of 5 points between and above the eyebrows, Dysport and Botox stop the signals from the nerve to the muscles, ultimately resulting in a reduction of muscle activity and temporarily preventing contraction of the muscles that cause frown lines.
Why should I have a Dental Professional inject me?
Dentist are specialist in the head and neck area. We know the regions to be treated, as we are health care professionals. The Dentist knows the head region just as well as any other health care professional. The main reason to have a dentist perform these procedures is for your new smile. The new smile is not only defined as beautiful teeth but also surrounding structures. If you have a beautiful smile that can’t be seen; what is the purpose.
Dentist are injecting the patients’ on a daily basis. We aim to make all of our procedure as painless and comfortable as possible. We want the experience to be an enjoyable one, one that would make you come back and see us as needed. So, come and experience the new smile at Uptown Dental Care and Spa.
Published by Dr. David Silber, DMD
Tags: Better Smiles, Botox, Botuli toxin A, Cosmetic Dentistry, dental spa, Dermal Fillers, Dysport, Easy Procedures, esthetics, Minimally Invasive, Modern Treatments, perlane, Restylane
The American Dental Association reports there is good news recently regarding oral cancer. It is now easier than ever to detect oral cancer early. The opportunity for a cure right now is great. Currently only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years; early diagnosis is the key to a higher survival rate.
Oral Cancer Detection
Oral cancer often starts as a tiny, unnoticed white or red spot or sore anywhere in the mouth. It can affect any area of the oral cavity including the lips, gum tissue, check lining, tongue and the hard or soft palate.
Other Signs Include:
- A sore that bleeds easily or does not heal
- A color change of the oral tissues
- A lump, thickening, rough spot, crust or small eroded area
- Pain, tenderness, or numbness in the mouth or on the lips
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing or moving the jaw or tongue
- A change in the way the teeth fit together
- Regular Dental Check-ups Important
Sapphire Plus Lesion Detection for Oral Cancer Screening
Leading the industry in oral cancer screening is Sapphire Plus, used by only certain dentists it is able to easily, quickly and painlessly detect abnormal tissue. Even non-apparent oral lesions are detectable by Sapphire Plus. The equipment is small and portable which means that it is hardly noticed by patients being examined. It is the most modern and effective way to detect oral cancer.
Fight Oral Cancer
Back by popular demand, Uptown Dental Care will be doing another FREE Oral Cancer Screening day. This coming Friday , May 7, my office will be offering complimentary Oral Cancer Screenings. The Sapphire Oral Cancer Lesion Detection will be done completely free of charge to anyone who calls and makes a 15 minute appointment. The screening doesn’t use bad tasting rinse, it is totally non invasive. Your mouth will be scoped to make sure all the soft tissue looks normal. Please help share the importance and the ease of Oral Cancer Screenings and Detection. Please help me save a life.
Very Sincerely,
Dr. David Silber
Published by Dr. David Silber, DMD
Tags: early diagnosis of oral cancer, increase survival rate, Minimally Invasive, Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Screening, saphirre oral cancer dectection, Sapphire Plus
Oral Cancer Screening, Early Prevention
The American Dental Association reports there is good news recently regarding oral cancer. It is now easier than ever to detect oral cancer early. The opportunity for a cure right now is great. Currently only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years; early diagnosis is the key to a higher survival rate.
Oral Cancer Detection
Oral cancer often starts as a tiny, unnoticed white or red spot or sore anywhere in the mouth. It can affect any area of the oral cavity including the lips, gum tissue, check lining, tongue and the hard or soft palate.
Other Signs Include:
- A sore that bleeds easily or does not heal
- A color change of the oral tissues
- A lump, thickening, rough spot, crust or small eroded area
- Pain, tenderness, or numbness in the mouth or on the lips
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing or moving the jaw or tongue
- A change in the way the teeth fit together
- Regular Dental Check-ups Important
Sapphire Plus Lesion Detection for Oral Cancer Screening
Leading the industry in oral cancer screening is Sapphire Plus, used by only certain dentists it is able to easily, quickly and painlessly detect abnormal tissue. Even non-apparent oral lesions are detectable by Sapphire Plus. The equipment is small and portable which means that it is hardly noticed by patients being examined. It is the most modern and effective way to detect oral cancer.
Fight Oral Cancer
This coming Friday , April 16, my office will be offering complimentary Oral Cancer Screenings. The Sapphire Oral Cancer Lesion Detection will be done completely free of charge to anyone who calls and makes a 15 minute appointment. The screening doesn’t use bad tasting rinse, it is totally non invasive. Your mouth will be scoped to make sure all the soft tissue looks normal. Please help share the importance and the ease of Oral Cancer Screenings and Detection. Please help me save a life.
Very Sincerely,
Dr. David Silber
Published by Dr. David Silber, DMD
Tags: Early Prevention, Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Screening, Sapphire Plus
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Dr. David Silber's January article on Air Abrasion and the revolutionary new minimally invasive and modern dentistry techniques.
When I graduated from dental school and got my license, I was eager to go out to the world and display all the skills I had learned. Yet after a year and a half of actually dealing with dental insurance and patients in my Puerto Rico private prac- tice, I became a little discouraged. I repeatedly asked myself, how did the profession allow insurance to take over dentistry? I was frustrated with the ‘drill, fill and bill’ aspect of dentistry, I wanted to stick out like a sore thumb!
Later on that year, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry held its annual meeting in Puerto Rico. A representative for an air abra- sion company at that meeting contacted me with such a great offer that I could not refuse to try air abrasion in my office. My first patient af- ter air abrasion training convinced me that this was my way out of standard dentistry.
See, that first patient needed two defective, rather large, amalgam restorations removed. Never one to hesitate, I proceeded to offer this patient drill-free removal of her amalgams with air abrasion followed by tooth-coloured restoration replacements. Now bear in mind that patients in Puerto Rico usually complain of the $5-25 (£2.40-£12.00) deductible per amalgam restoration and she would need to pay an approximate $65.00 (about £31.20) deductible for the tooth coloured restorations. She not only accepted the treatment plan, but had no problem paying the higher fee! What a concept.
Needless to say, I have learned much about the procedure since that day. However, that first lesson remains true. Patients will pay the extra dollar or drive the extra mile to receive the treatment that they want, performed in the manner that they prefer. To follow a simi- lar path out of the ‘drill, fill and bill’ routine, you must decide which tools to employ in your practice. This is certainly no easy task since there are so many gadgets and gizmos available – each of which proclaim to be ‘the best.’ I will attempt to clear the AIR on minimally invasive dentistry.
The Minimally Invasive Way
What is minimally invasive dentistry? It is thedentistry that we CAN practice today. The ma- terials we now have in dentistry work for us in- stead of us working for the materials. Amalgam requires a minimal thickness for strength and undercuts for mechanical retention. This re- sults in a large amount of preparation done at the expense of healthy enamel and dentin. Understanding modern adhesive dentistry, we can now remove only that part of the tooth that is diseased, and replace it with a tooth-coloured restoration that is aesthetically pleasing and conserves healthy tooth structure. Adhesive dentistry works for us, not against us.
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Published by Dr. David Silber, DMD
Tags: Air Abrasion, DenMat, Minimally Abrasive, No Pain Dentistry
Fresh Look – Latest in Dental & Cosmetic Benefits
Fresh New Look
So excited to announce that Uptowndentaltx.com has undergone a make-over! Information is easier to find, access and it looks clean! Check out my latest articles directly on my site, Facebook or Twitter. You can even get updates by email!
I’d love to hear what you think. But that’s not all…
Dental & Cosmetic Benefits
Dysport - Latest Cosmetic Tool for the Best Smile
I’m also very excited to officially unveil my office’s new Premium Treatments: Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Perlane, Lumineers, Invisalign and more!
I’ve been working hard to make sure I’m offering the right solutions and the right value for my patients. I wanted to do it right and I’m very confident that I have. My practice now offers everything to make your smile glow like no one else.
There’s more to come. Let me know your thoughts – I’d love to hear from you! Keep in touch and I’ll check in with you again soon.
Published by Dr. David Silber, DMD
Tags: Botox, Botuli toxin A, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dermal Fillers, Dysport, Restylane