Underbite

Underbite

Underbite What is Underbite? An underbite is a term for a dental condition characterized by lower teeth that extend outward farther than the upper front teeth. This condition is also called a Class III malocclusion or prognathism. It creates a bulldog-like appearance in the mouth and face. Some cases of underbite can be severe, causing […]

Dental Implants Problems

Dental Implants Problems

Dental Implants Problems A dental implant is a metal post that’s surgically attached to the jaw bone to support an artificial tooth. Once in place, a restorative dentist or oral surgeon mounts a replacement tooth to the implant. Dental implants have a high success rate, but some people experience dental implant failure. It’s estimated that […]

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma What is Neuroblastoma? Neuroblastoma is a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas of the body. Neuroblastoma most commonly arises in and around the adrenal glands, which have similar origins to nerve cells and sit atop the kidneys. However, neuroblastoma can also develop in other areas of the abdomen and […]

Dental Bridge Repair

Dental Bridge Repair

Dental Bridge Repair Do you think your dental bridge might need repair? Dental bridges can last for decades, but eventually, they’ll need to be repaired or replaced. Before we go further, what is a dental bridge? A dental bridge is a fixed appliance that fills the space in your mouth where one or more teeth […]

Dental Implant Problems Years Later

Dental Implant Problems Years Later

Dental Implant Problems Years Later Dental implants are a durable solution for damaged or missing teeth. However, some patients experience dental implant pain years after having them fitted. This pain can indicate implant failure or one of several other complications. If you experience any kind of pain or discomfort at the implant site, it’s best […]

Dental Cement

Dental Cement

Dental Cement Permanent and Temporary Cementation Temporary and definitive indirect restorations (dental crowns, dental bridges, some removable partial dentures) are secured to abutment teeth with a specific material called dental cement. Therefore, the procedure is (improperly) named cementing or cementation. Prior to cementation, the practitioner checks all the important details (shade, shape, insertion etc.) and […]

Dental Implant Complications and Failure

Dental Implant Complications and Failure

Dental Implant Complications and Failure Early and late dental implant failure A dental implant is a metal post that’s surgically attached to the jaw bone to support an artificial tooth. Once in place, a restorative dentist or oral surgeon mounts a replacement tooth to the implant. Dental implants have a high success rate, but some […]

Do Veneers Last Forever?

Do Veneers Last Forever?

Do Veneers Last Forever? Many patients looking to change their teeth’s appearance —be it stains, gaps, chips, cracks or crookedness— often opt for veneers as a cosmetic solution. Veneers are widely known for their ability to blend in with natural teeth and their resistance to stains. Further, the process of getting veneers is a very […]

Do Veneers Hurt

Do Veneers Hurt

Do Veneers Hurt When considering porcelain veneers, many people worry that there may be some pain involved in the application process. This is only natural, as getting veneers fitted usually requires some removal of the tooth enamel to allow the new “shells” to fit neatly in place without any protrusion. So, do veneers hurt? Removal […]

Do Veneers Feel Like Real Teeth?

Do Veneers Feel Like Real Teeth?

Do Veneers Feel Like Real Teeth? Dental veneers can look stunning when done correctly. A good cosmetic dentist will listen to your concerns to create a great smile for you. If you are considering getting dental veneers, you might be wondering how they feel in your mouth. You may be wondering if the veneers will […]

Do Veneers Stain?

Do Veneers Stain?

Do Veneers Stain? Everyone deserves to have a smile that makes them feel confident. For patients with minor dental imperfections, veneers are an easy, low-maintenance way to improve the appearance of damaged or discolored teeth, or even change their size and shape. One of the most common questions patients have is: “Can veneers stain?” The […]

Best Veneers for Missing Teeth

Best Veneers for Missing Teeth

Best Veneers for Missing Teeth Missing a tooth? Not sure what to do about it? | Can you get veneers if you have missing teeth? These days, the internet is flooded with blogs and articles about treatments for missing teeth. With so much information from so many different sources, it’s easy to become confused about […]

Can a Deviated Septum be corrected during a Rhinoplasty?

Can a Deviated Septum be corrected during a Rhinoplasty?

Can a Deviated Septum be corrected during a Rhinoplasty? People often think of a nose job as mainly a cosmetic procedure. But it can also correct certain problems with the airways through which we breathe, namely a deviated septum. In the strictest sense, this isn’t true. The confusion stems from the fact that the surgery […]

What Happens If I Lose Weight After BBL?

What Happens If I Lose Weight After BBL?

What Happens If I Lose Weight After BBL? Feminizing hormone therapy is a method used to cause physical changes in your body caused by female hormones during puberty (secondary sex characteristics) to promote the matching of your gender identity and your body (gender congruence). If feminizing hormone therapy is started before the changes of male […]

BBL Shrinking

BBL Shrinking

BBL Shrinking How To Get the Best Results from a BBL Surgery? Most patients lose 40% of their initial butt volume after a Brazilian Butt Lift and they are left wondering why. A Brazilian Butt Lift is one of the most commonly sought-out cosmetic procedure as it leaves you with a beautifully sculpted body. It’s […]

How To Maximize BBL Results

How To Maximize BBL Results

How To Maximize BBL Results You want a curvier, rounder backside, and, after weighing your options, you’ve decided a Brazilian butt lift is right for you. After all, it’s minimally invasive, generally safe, and gets incredible results, and because fat is being grafted to the buttock, you can also remove fat from another ‘problem’ area. […]

IVF Injections Side Effects

IVF Injections Side Effects

IVF Injections Side Effects Fertility drugs have played a vital role in millions of successful pregnancies, and are an indispensable part of modern fertility treatment. These drugs are generally very safe, but like any medical intervention, they do carry some risks and side effects. There are three medications that are typically used in an IVF […]

IVF Medications Schedule

IVF Medications Schedule

IVF Medications Schedule IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is one form of treatment that may help those experiencing infertility to conceive. In fact, at least 8 million babies born today are a result of this procedure. That’s remarkable when you consider the first successful IVF procedure was only conducted in 1978. In this article we’ll […]

IVF Medications List

IVF Medications List

IVF Medications List There a number of different types of fertility drugs used in the IVF process, some taken orally and others injected. The exact type and medication amount used during IVF will depend on the woman’s age, test results and the stimulation protocol prescribed by her doctor. What are the common IVF medications? A […]

Can You Determine Sex Through IVF?

Can You Determine Sex Through IVF?

Can You Determine Sex Through IVF? For anyone unfamiliar with the IVF process, the option to choose the gender of your baby may seem futuristic, even controversial. But gender selection actually happens quite often in fertility clinics around the country—and it’s just one small aspect of the genetic testing that can take place before a […]

IVF Preparation Checklist

IVF Preparation Checklist

IVF Preparation Checklist You’re about to start your in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey — or perhaps you’re already on it. But you’re not alone — about 1 in 8 women need this extra help in getting pregnant. If you’re ready to start or add to your family and have tried all other fertility options, IVF […]

Brazilian Butt Lift Revision

Brazilian Butt Lift Revision

Brazilian Butt Lift Revision What is Brazilian Butt Lift Revision Surgery? A BBL revision can address a variety of concerns, including issues with healing, size, asymmetry, and irregular contours or dents, lumps, rippling, and skin trenches. Your surgical plan will depend on your concerns, anatomy, and desired results. Revisions may involve transferring more fat, to […]

Birth Control Pills in the IVF Process

Birth Control Pills in the IVF Process

Birth Control Pills in the IVF Process You may be surprised to find out that in many cases, the first step in the IVF process is to take birth control pills. Though this seems to be counter-productive to your goal of getting pregnant, there are several reasons why they are used. Birth Control Pills and […]

Spotting after IVF

Spotting after IVF

Spotting after IVF Is Spotting Common after IVF? The goal of IVF treatment is for patients to receive a positive pregnancy test. Since the menstrual cycle is a sign that a woman is not pregnant, it is understandable that most women feel panic if they experience any bleeding after IVF treatment, even if it is […]

5 Day Blastocyst Implantation Timeline IVF

5 Day Blastocyst Implantation Timeline IVF

5 Day Blastocyst Implantation Timeline IVF Have you ever wondered what happens after the embryos are transferred into your uterus and the medical treatment in the IVF procedure is completed? Medically, a cycle begins when the woman is given fertility drugs and the cycle ends when the embryo is transferred to the woman’s uterus. However, […]

Signs Of Failed IVF

Signs Of Failed IVF

Signs Of Failed IVF Embryo implantation is a complex process that requires a close dialogue between a healthy embryo and a receptive endometrium. Implantation failure is diagnosed when it has not been possible to achieve a baby after at least three cycles of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), or the transfer of more than ten good […]

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Advantages and Disadvantages

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Advantages and Disadvantages

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Advantages and Disadvantages What are the advantages of ICSI? . ICSI may give you and your partner a chance of conceiving your genetic child when other fertility treatments options are unlikely to do so. . If your partner is unable to ejaculate on the day of egg collection for standard IVF, […]

Risk of Miscarriage after In Vitro Fertilization

Risk of Miscarriage after In Vitro Fertilization

Risk of Miscarriage after In Vitro Fertilization It’s true that there is some research showing that pregnancies conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF) carry a slightly increased risk of miscarriage, compared with spontaneous (natural) pregnancies. The exact level of the increased risk varies by study. The American Pregnancy Association states that in most healthy women […]

Egg Donation Process

Egg Donation Process

Egg Donation Process There are a number of reasons you might consider donating your eggs. For some, the choice is monetary, as you may be well-compensated for your donation. For others, it’s the act of helping a couple have a baby. And it can certainly be both. Whatever your motivation, the egg donation process is […]

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Success Rates

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Success Rates

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Success Rates Intrauterine insemination success rates The success rate for the procedure depends on several factors, which include age and underlying fertility challenges. Let’s explore IUI success rates within these two segments. Intended mother’s age As a woman ages, the conception rates drop due to egg quality. Because of this, IUI isn’t […]