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James A. Vito, D.M.D., an advanced restorative, cosmetic and implant dentists based in Pennsylvania, noted there are several things a dental profes-sional can do to get your smile shining like it should.

WHITER TEETHThis is the most obvious one.

Vito notes in-home teeth whit-ening kits aren’t as effective as the teeth whitening services your dentist offers.

“In fact, your teeth may be as much as eight shades whiter after a whitening session at your dentist’s office,” he wrote.

Vito also noted dental veneers are another option for brightening your smile. Veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit over the front of your teeth and can hide dull teeth. They can also come in handy if you’re looking to cover chipped, uneven, crooked, or oddly shaped teeth. They can also mask gaps between teeth.

STRONGER TEETHIf you have a tooth that has

become weak, Vito notes there are some steps to take that can keep the tooth from completely breaking under the weakened strain of cracks and previous root canals. He said adding a porcelain crown strengthens the tooth and prevents further damage. Crowns completely

cover your tooth and are per-manently attached with dental cement.

REPLACE A MISSING TOOTH

Along with the potential appearance issue, Vito noted a missing tooth can cause all

kinds of other problems — most notably your bite may be affect-ed, which can make it more difficult to chew, and further tooth loss can occur as other teeth drift to fill the open space. Visiting a local cosmetic dentist can help, as they offer several ways to replace a missing tooth, including bridges, dentures

and implants.

STRAIGHTENING UP YOUR SMILE

If your teeth need a bit of direction, Vito noted dentists can improve the appearance of crooked teeth with orthodon-tics. The process includes metal

or ceramic braces, which attach to your teeth and gradually move them into the proper alignment. Along with tradi-tional braces, some cases are eligible for the less-intrusive Invisalign system, which uses clear removable liners to shift teeth to the correct position.

Your smile is obviously something you’re born with, but from minor corrective surgeries to adult braces, there are still plenty of things you can do to improve it.

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REPAIR DAMAGED HAIRKeeping your hair shiny and healthy can be harder than it looks -

and with so many products out there claiming to do it all - it can also get confusing.

Luckily, the American Academy of Dermatology has some tips and tricks to keep your locks luscious.

The academy notes that when hair is damaged, the pro-tective lipid layer of fat on the outside of the cuticle (which makes hair shiny) is removed. How does that happen? Chemical damage is one of the most common causes of hair damage, leading to dried-out, frizzy hair that can look dull and not hold a style.

WHAT TO DOSpeaking to the academy,

dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, noted a few things that can go a long way toward avoiding, and repairing, that damage.

• He recommended using conditioning shampoos and conditioners regularly to improve the appearance of frizzy hair. 2-in-1 shampoos that remove oil from the scalp, clean the hair, then condition the hair in the rinse phase also are good choices.

• He also recommended products containing dimethi-cone, which is available in shampoos, conditioners, sprays and creams. This ingredient has been shown to decrease static electricity, increase shine and improve manageability.

• An obvious one: Stop dye-ing your hair and opt for hair’s natural hair color instead. If you feel you must dye, try to stay “on shade” within three shades of your natural color, to lessen the chemical affect.

LOOK OUT FOR HEATHeat is another major factor

leading to unhealthy hair, as too much heat can turn the nat-ural water in your hair into steam, which leads to frizzy ends that can easily break. It can also cause your hair to even smell burnt. Put simply, Draelos said too much heat can “cook” your hair. To fix and avoid those problems, he recommended:

• Allow hair to air dry when possible.

• When using a hairdryer, do not use the highest heat setting

immediately. Work your way up.

• When straightening hair with a ceramic iron, put a moist towel in the device to protect the hair from direct heat.

• Moisturizing your hair reg-ularly will help the appearance of heat damaged hair, but he noted stopping the source of heat damage is essential.

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GET FABULOUS FEETWith spring and summer just around the corner, it’s almost

time to go barefoot on the beach, or dig out the sandals for warmer weather.

To make sure your feet are ready for their (literal) time in the sun, The American Pediatric Medical Association has some tips to get ready. Here are their top recommendations:

THE DO’S OF FOOT CARE

• Salon foot baths are typi-cally cleanest earlier in the day, so schedule your appointment in the A.M. If you’re not a morning person, make sure that the salon filters and cleans the foot bath between clients.

• When eliminating calluses, on the heel, ball and sides of the feet, use a pumice stone, foot file or exfoliating scrub. Soak feet in warm water for at least five minutes, then use the stone, scrub, or foot file to gen-tly smooth calluses and other rough patches.

• Bring your own pedicure utensils to the salon, because bacteria and fungus can move easily from one person to the next if the salon doesn’t use proper sterilization techniques.

• When trimming your nails, use a toenail clipper with a straight edge to ensure your toenail is cut straight across. Other tools, such as manicure scissors or fingernail clippers, increase the risk of ingrown toenails because of their small, curved shape. Also: See a podi-atrist if you have a tendency to develop ingrown toenails.

THE DON’TS OF FOOT CARE

• Resist the urge to shave your legs before receiving a pedicure. Freshly shaved legs or small cuts on your legs may allow bacteria to enter. If you are receiving a pedicure and

manicure, don’t use the same tools for both services as bacte-ria and fungus can transfer between fingers and toes.

• Don’t allow technicians to use a foot razor to remove dead skin. Using a razor can result in permanent damage if used incorrectly and can easily cause

infection if too much skin is removed.

• Don’t round the edges of your toenails. This type of shape increases the chances that painful ingrown toenails will develop.

• Don’t use sharp tools to clean under nails. Using any-

thing sharp makes it easy to puncture the skin, leaving it vulnerable to infection.

• Be sure that you don’t leave any moisture between toes. Anything left behind can pro-mote the development of ath-lete’s foot or a fungal infection.

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SKIN CARE BASICSYour skin is literally the biggest organ in (or on)

your body, so it’s important to take care of it. So where should you start?

SIGNS YOUR SKIN IS STARTING TO AGE

The Cleveland Clinic points to some key warning signs to look out for when your skin starts to age. They include rough, dry, and itchy skin; the loss of elastic tissue, which causes your skin to slack and hang loosely; thinning skin that becomes more transparent; fragile skin that flattens; skin that is more easily bruised; skin that is more prone to develop-ing skin lesions, such as non-cancerous (benign) tumors.

USE SUNSCREENThe Mayo Clinic notes one of

the most important, and most obvious, ways to protect your skin is to wear sunscreen. The clinic recommends using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours — or more often if you’re swimming or perspiring. Along with sun-screen, you should also seek out shade and avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are stron-gest.

When in the sun for a long time, you should also cover your skin with tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. There are also laundry additives, which can give clothing an

additional layer of ultraviolet protection for a certain number of washings.

DON’T SMOKEThis is a big one. The clinic

notes smoking can make your skin look older and contributes to wrinkles. Why? Smoking nar-rows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are impor-tant to skin health. Along with blood vessel issues, smoking also damages collagen and elastin in your skin.

TAKE IT EASY ON YOUR SKIN

Keep your baths short. Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Keep the bath short, and be sure to just use warm — as opposed to hot — water. Also avoid strong soaps, which can strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers.

Shave carefully, and be care-ful to protect and lubricate your skin. You should always use a clean, sharp razors and shave in the direction the hair grows, not against it.

If your skin is dry, use a mois-turizer that fits your skin type.

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COMMON MAKEUP MISTAKESTaking care of your skin is one thing, but you also need

to take care with the things you put on your skin.

To provide some tips, Mai Quynh, makeup artist, mark cosmetics expert;and Mally Roncal, makeup artist; founder of Mally Beauty, chatted with WebMD about the basics.

CHOOSE YOUR FOUNDATION IN NATURAL LIGHT

When picking a foundation, be sure to look at it in natural light. “Go by the win-dow when you’re in a store,” Quynh said “Or ask if you can borrow a hand mirror and just step outside.” You should also do your shopping without foundation on, to see how it matches against your skin.

SHOULD YOU USE AN EYEBROW PENCIL?

Quynh says most women can use eye-brow powder or matte eye shadow on their eyebrows, where eyebrow pencil gives you a more defined look that can be harsh or severe. She recommends looking for a shade that’s a little lighter than your hair. For example, if you have dark brown hair with caramel high-lights, pick a color that falls in between.

WEAR BRONZER WHERE THE SUN HITS YOUR FACE

Instead of putting bronzer on all over your face, focus on the area where the

sun hits it.“I like to apply it all over the perimeter

of the face, then dust a little across the forehead, bridge of the nose, and chin,” Roncal said.

HOW TO HIDE DARK CIRCLESIf you’re looking to conceal dark cir-

cles under your eyes, Quynh recom-mends using a concealer one shade lighter than your skin color. Blend it well to prevent telltale white circles under your eyes.

TINTED MOISTURIZER CAN REPLACE FOUNDATION

For some women, Quynh says a tinted moisturizer offers enough coverage. It hydrates and evens out your skin, while foundation puts on a layer of color and gives you more coverage.

Tinted moisturizer is always better than foundation that’s heavy or cakey, she said.

BLUSH TIPTo find the right balance with blush,

just smile. “Smile in the mirror to find the apples of your cheeks,” Roncal sug-gests. “Swirl the blush onto the apples, then sweep back toward the ears.” Use a brush to apply and blend in the blush for a softer look.

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FOODS RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTSTweaking your diet can not only keep your weight down, but also protect

your cells from damage. Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, and carotenoids, may help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Plant-based foods are the best sources, including fruits, vegetables and their juices, whole-grain products, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, and even chocolate.

EAT SOME BERRIES AND FRUIT

The clinic notes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and cranberries are among the top fruit sources of antioxidants.

Pears and many apple variet-ies (with peel) are also good sources for antioxidants. Grapes and most citrus fruits are also good options, along with stone fruits such as peach-es, nectarines, apricots, cher-ries, plums and prunes. Tropical fruits like bananas, kiwis, mangos, papaya and pineapples are also good.

DON’T FORGET YOUR VEGGIES

Artichokes, okra, kale and bell peppers top the list of veg-etables high in antioxidants, according to the clinic. Other options include asparagus, broccoli, red cabbage and tomatoes. Sweet potatoes and red and russet potatoes are also good sources of antioxidants too.

ADD IN SOME NUTSThe clinic notes walnuts, pis-

tachios, pecans, hazelnuts and almonds are some of the top nuts for antioxidant content. You can also try sunflower seeds, sesame seeds or ground flaxseed in recipes. Legumes — such as kidney beans, edama-me and lentils — are also load-ed with antioxidants.

Drink up some juice, wine, tea and coffee (in moderation)

Pomegranate juice is high in antioxidants, along with drinks like red wine, tea and coffee in moderation.

However you add antioxi-dants to your diet, the clinic notes no one food or food group should be your sole focus. Instead, be sure to incorporate a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes into your diet.

CHOCOLATE IS ALSO GOOD

It might seem counterintui-tive, but the right kinds of choc-olate can also be a major health benefit. The Cleveland Clinic notes cocoa and dark chocolate have a wide variety of antioxi-dants. Of course, super-sweet processed chocolate loses many of its actual health advan-tages. Natural chocolate, com-plete with its somewhat bitter taste, is the safe way to go.

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TREATMENT FOR VARICOSE VEINSVaricose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the skin.

They usually occur in the legs, but also can form in other parts of the body. Hemorrhoids are a type of varicose vein.

Why do they occur? Your veins have one-way valves that help keep blood flowing toward your heart. But, if those valves are weak or damaged, blood can back up and pool in your veins. This causes the veins to swell.

So what are some treatment options, both at-home and professional?

SELF-CAREThe Mayo Clinic notes that self-care

— such as exercising, losing weight, not wearing tight clothes, elevating your legs, and avoiding long periods of stand-ing or sitting — can go a long way toward preventing varicose veins from getting worse.

TRY COMPRESSION STOCKINGS

The clinic notes that wearing com-pression stockings all day is often the first approach to try before moving on to more serious treatments. These stockings steadily squeeze your legs, helping veins and leg muscles move blood more efficiently. The amount of compression varies by type and brand. If interested, you can buy compression stockings at most phar-macies and medical supply stores. Prices vary. Prescription-strength stockings also are available.

LASER SURGERIES

Doctors are now using new technolo-gy in laser treatments to close off small-er varicose veins and spider veins, according to the clinic. Laser surgery works by sending strong bursts of light onto the vein, which makes the vein slowly fade and disappear. No incisions or needles are used.

AMBULATORY PHLEBECTOMY

The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery notes ambulatory phlebectomy is an outpatient procedure developed by

dermatologic surgeons that removes superficial veins through small, slit-like incisions in the skin. Before performing the procedure, dermatologists will usu-ally review a patient’s medical history and conduct a physical exam. The doc-tor will determine if the varicose veins the main problem, or are they connect-ed to other veins that may need to be treated first? Are there clots in the super-ficial or deep veins that may need to be addressed? Are other procedures need-ed in addition to ambulatory phlebec-tomy?

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EXERCISING: NO MORE EXCUSES

PUT YOUR WORKOUT SCHEDULE IN YOUR AGENDA AND STICK TO YOUR NEW ROUTINE.

Do you know that you should exercise more, but you can easily find a thousand excuses to post­pone any sort of physical activity? Those days are over; your excuses are no longer going to work, because the most common ar guments can easily be refuted.

I’m not motivated. It’s probably because you haven’t found an activity you enjoy. What about dance, karate, tennis or body­building? Think about what you’d like to do and take advantage of free trial sessions. Eventually, you’ll find something you like, and you may even start looking forward to it every week.

I don’t have the time. When you love an activity, you can usu­ally find the time for it, even if it means cutting back on your TV watching a bit. How about climb­ing the stairs? It won’t take you much longer than waiting for the elevator. And once you’ve signed up for some sort of physical acti­vity, put it in your agenda and stick to your new routine.

I don’t have the money. Most municipalities offer a wide range of activities at affor dable prices, and sports like running and ice skating require minimal equip­ment.

I’m too tired. Fatigue is often caused by in activity. Start exer­cising gradually and you’ll quick­ly see your energy levels in crease. If you’re too tired in the evening, think about exercising in the morning.

I have a bad back, knees. Physical activity is often be ­neficial and helps streng then the joints. How ever, be sure to con­sult your doc tor in or der to choose a sport that is suitable for your condition.

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Do you have reduced mobility, pain and discomfort in your muscles after exercis­ing? Don’t let it stop you from participating in your favou­rite sports. There are some simple ways to prevent or reduce muscle pain after a workout. These include exer­cising on a regular basis, as there is less likelihood of muscle soreness if your body is accustomed to a particular exercise.

WARM UPBefore you put your mus­

cles to work, prepare them for the effort to come. Warming up oxygenates your connec­tive tissue, which improves muscle flexibility. Make sure

your warm­ups are adapted to your specific activity; ask a professional for advice.

RESPECT YOUR LIMITSIf you return to an ac tivity

after a long break, don’t go overboard or you’ll put too much strain on your muscles. Whatever your situation, you should always in crease the duration and intensity of your work outs gradually and listen to your body.

DRINK LOTS OF WATERWater is es sential before,

during and af ter training. It rehydrates your cells and con­tains nutrients that produce the energy your muscles need during a workout. Wa ter also

increases tissue oxyge nation and helps the mus cles re cover more quickly.

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STRETCHING

Doing so won’t prevent sore muscles, which are a result of micro­tears in the muscle fibre, but it will help your body recover more quickly. Lastly, a gentle massage and a warm bath (a cold bath is preferable immediately after exercise) will help soothe aching mus­cles. A less in tense physical activity, such as walking, may also be beneficial.

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