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The Difference In Dental Health Between Men And Women

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Are there differences in terms of typical dental health between men and women? Apparently, there actually are.

This is because men and women are quite different from each other in their personality and behavior, apart from the obvious physical characteristics.

Dental health and its maintenance are different in men and women, too.

Here are some differences in dental health that have been observed during extensive dental study over the years:

Women visit their dentist more

Women are keener than men in safeguarding their dental health. Hence, they end up visiting their dentist more frequently than men. This habit helps them in availing timely treatment for their dental problems and prevention of future dental upsets.

More dental problems in men

Since men visit their dentist quite rarely, they are always prone to develop some of the other dental problems. Men, generally, think that they should visit a dentist only when things seem to go out of their control like excessive pain and swelling. This is why most of the dental problems remain unnoticed until it grows into something serious. Regular dental check-ups and professional cleaning can keep most of the dental problems at bay.

Women brush more often

A study revealed that women brush at least 8% more than men. This shows that they definitely care more for their teeth than men do. It has also been observed that women are about 10% more likely to brush their teeth instantly after meals. Men do not take oral hygiene measures as seriously as women.

Men meet with more accidents

We know that men are involved in contact sports more often than women. This factor puts them at a greater risk of meeting with sports accidents like a fall resulting in chipped or cracked teeth. That is why a mouth-guard is essential to be worn during such activities. Apart from that, men tend to indulge more in deadly habits of smoking or chewing tobacco than women. Hence, cases of oral cancer have been reported more in men apparently.

Dental health issues in women due to hormones

Hormones play a major role in the normal functioning of the body, especially in a woman. The sudden alteration in hormone levels during pregnancy, menstruation or menopause put a woman in the definite risk of developing gum problems or dental issues. During pregnancy, almost 75% of women have been reported to have gum inflammation and few women develop burning mouth syndrome during the phase of menopause. The only method of curbing dental issues is by following oral hygiene regimes diligently.

May you be a man or a woman, consult our dentists for FREE to see what’s best for your mental health. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 to schedule an appointment.

Night Time Skin Care Mistakes That Sabotages Beauty Goals | Shinagawa Aesthetics Blog

Night Time Skincare Mistakes That Sabotages Beauty Goals

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Yes, how you treat your skin at night affects how you look and feel when you wake up in the morning.

Avoid making common beauty missteps, and you’ll be on your way to maximizing the benefits of beauty sleep.

For all the beatings that your skin takes during the day — from the sun, pollution, scratches, and makeup — the chance for your complexion to restore and renew while you sleep is important for maintaining youthful skin as the years go by. Sleeping well pays off as it has been associated with less skin aging compared with poor sleepers, and those who lacked shut-eye were more likely to have a compromised skin barrier.

Beauty sleep is a real phenomenon, and you can help make the most of it by practicing good skin-care habits at night.

According to derma experts, here are some night time skincare mistakes that can contribute to potential skin problems:

  1. Not Washing Your Face To End Your Day

Admit it, there are days that you’re too lazy to drag yourself and wash your face. Hopefully, you can stop that bad habit.

It’s been a long day, you’re dead tired, and for sure, all you want to do is face-plant into your pillow. But please, wash your face first before doing that. Washing removes the dirt and pollution that’s accumulated on the skin throughout the day, something that can contribute to acne and accelerate the aging process.

  1. Relying On The Wrong Antioxidant At Night

Some antioxidants are best saved for the morning, most notably vitamin C. That’s because they neutralize free radicals that assault skin all day. Free radicals are substances that attack and damage healthy cells, contributing to disease throughout the body.

  1. Scrubbing Your Skin Too Hard And Too Often

Just like you don’t want to be too hands-off with your daily night time habits, you don’t want to get too enthusiastic, either. Resist the urge to scrub or exfoliate routinely. For one, it’s redundant — a retinoid is already doing the work stimulating cell turnover. Combining a retinoid and scrub also increases the risk of an irritation flare-up. Once a week is likely safe for your skin, she says; any more often is overdoing it. All that’s left to do is wake up more beautiful tomorrow.

Are you committing any of these three mistakes? If you’re unsure of what’s best for your skin, there’s only one way to go.

Go to Shinagawa Aesthetics for a FREE derma consultation. Call our Patient Care Lines (+632) 7-368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 to book an appointment.

A New, Better Life After LASIK | Shinagawa LASIK Blog

A New, Better Life After LASIK

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LASIK gives people with a blurry vision the opportunity to enjoy life more as it is bound to correct their vision problems for brighter eyesight.

After LASIK, a patient’s vision becomes very bright. LASIK patients are bound to see clearly without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses of which they have become accustomed for most of their lives.

Most patients notice improved vision within 24 to 48 hours after surgery. In fact, some patients can even resume driving after their first follow-up appointment, a day after the procedure. The majority of patients can return to work within a few days of the surgery — with dramatically improved vision.

As a matter of fact, 98% of LASIK recipients are very satisfied and happy with the results, according to the most recent studies and consensus. Those patients share that finally, they no longer need to worry about purchasing eyewear or prescription eye sunglasses to aid in their sight abilities.

They enjoy the ability to just get up and go, as opposed to constantly looking for their glasses or having to put in their contacts to start the day. And, they enjoy being able to just fall asleep, without worrying about breaking their glasses or ruining their eyes or contacts overnight.

Better Eyesight After LASIK | Shinagawa LASIK Blog

Also, wearing glasses or even contact lenses can be dangerous when used improperly. Glasses can break, and, when they are not used as directed, contact lenses can tear or cause infections. Having LASIK surgery helps avoid those types of safety issues.

Furthermore, patients no longer worry about losing contacts, glasses, or having contacts irritate their eyes when their eye becomes red or bloodshot.

LASIK is a life-changing benefit to those who qualify for the procedure and wish to enjoy a corrective lens free life.

If you are seriously considering LASIK to change your life for the better, contact the Philippines’ best LASIK center by leaps and bounds — Shinagawa.

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 to schedule a LASIK screening and see if you are eligible for the procedure.