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Don’t let a little hearing loss turn into something bigger By: Amy Ledbetter, Au.D. Director of Audiology As a hearing healthcare professional, I hear it all the time from patients I talk to: “A little hearing loss is no big deal.” And sure, when compared to vision loss, gradual hearing loss is easier to deal with, work around and put off. But make no mistake, untreated hearing loss can quickly turn into a “big deal” — which may have serious consequences to your physical health and overall quality of life.

Recent studies have found many connections between hearing loss and other health conditions. Here is just a small sampling of what researchers have found*: • Older adults with impaired hearing may have a shorter lifespan than peers without hearing problems.

• Adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia than peers without.

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• Adults with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety and paranoia Ledbetter than peers who wore hearing aids.

• People with low-frequency hearing loss are considered at risk for cardiovascular events.

Early treatment can keep risks at bay The good news is, treating hearing loss can help negate almost every risk.

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Set yourself up for success If you’ve been putting off treatment — or think you may have hearing loss but aren’t quite sure — there is no time like the present to take charge of your hearing health. At North Fulton ENT, we make it easy by offering free hearing consultations. Our board-certified physicians and medically trained audiology team collaborate to find the best hearing solution for each patient. We have the experience and state-of-the-art hearing equipment needed to accurately measure any hearing loss, assess your unique needs, and prescribe a solution that takes all this important and personalized information into account.

Dr. Amy Ledbetter has been a practicing clinical audiologist for 17 years.

She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences in 1995 and then her Master’s degree in

1997 from the University of Southern Mississippi. In 2009, she completed her doctoral degree from the University of Florida. Awareness is the first step toward treating hearing loss. At North Fulton ENT, it is our top priority to help patients maintain the highest quality of life. Call us today for a complimentary hearing screening: (770) 450-6508. *Sources: http://health.usnews.com/healthnews/articles/2015/09/24/olderadults-hearing-loss-may-be-tied-to-earlier-death http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ news/media/releases/hearing_loss_ and_dementia_linked_in_study http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ news/media/releases/hearing_loss_ linked_to_three_fold_risk_of_falling http://www.betterhearing.org/ hearingpedia/bhi-archives/eguides/impact-untreated-hearing-loss-householdincome

The gift of health By: Jonathan Stegall, MD (770) 551-2730.

It is hard to believe, but the holiday season is already here. As you put up Christmas trees, decorate, and buy gifts for friends and loved ones, please consider giving yourself and those you love something which is better than any tangible item: the gift of health. As much as we all enjoy presents we find under the tree, if we are honest with ourselves, it is the experiences and memories we share which mean the most to us.

The best way to ensure that we can continue having those experiences is by being present and involved, and we cannot accomplish either of those without being healthy.

So, as you purchase gifts for your

loved ones, I ask that you also seek to give them the gift of health – your health – because I know that they want you to be involved in their lives.

Strive daily to eat better, lose the weight you have been intendstegall ing to lose, and start that exercise program.

Stop smoking once and for all. Cut back on the alcohol if you find yourself drinking too much. Be sure to keep your doctor appointments for routine care and prevention. In short, make your health a priority, and you will greatly increase your quantity – and quality – of life. It truly is the greatest gift you can give to those around you.

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When is the best time for orthodontic treatment?

By: Dr. Jeffrey Jordan www.JWJordan.com 770-751-1240 Orthodontic treatment today is about faces not just braces. Consequently, facial esthetics dictates the proper timing for treatment.

While treatment can contribute to the physical and psychological development of patients young and old, some patients require early intervention. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial visit to an orthodontist at age 7 for this reason. Most patients do not need early treatment, but if necessary, amazing improvements in facial esthetics and function can be accomplished.

The majority of patients benefit from a single treatment during adolescence, as the last few primary teeth are lost and the second molars erupt. The exact age varies, but most teens are in a rapid growth phase at this time.

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It’s well-documented that too much sun will age your skin prematurely, and the need for sun protection in summer is the norm. But the need to protect the face during the winter is also critical.

The face is one of the only body parts that receive year-round sun exposure and often the site of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma skin cancers.

"Although the temperature may be frigid and sunlight is less intense, the amount of the sun's damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays reaching the surface of the earth remains fairly constant and very strong throughout the year,” said Dr. Perry Robins, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “During the winter months, snow reflects about 80 percent of the UV light from the sun, further increasing the risk for skin cancer and premature aging during the winter months.”

To protect your skin from the cold weather, wind and winter sun, here are a few helpful tips: • Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 or higher whenever you spend extended time outdoors. Apply 30 minutes before hitting the outdoors, and use liberally. Be aware that the sun's reflection off the snow, ice or water is

strong even on cloudy days. (Up to 80 percent of the sun's rays can penetrate clouds.)

• Use a moisturizing sunscreen with ingredients like lanolin or glycerin.

Winter conditions can be particularly harsh on the skin.

• Be sure to cover often-missed spots: the lips, ears, around the eyes, and on the neck, the underside of chin, scalp and hands.

• Always wear a lip balm with an SPF 15 or higher - lips are very sensitive.

• Wear a hat with a wide brim, or mask, which will shield your face, help contain body heat and protect your scalp.

• Drink plenty of water to keep your skin – and all body systems – well hydrated.

The May River Dermatology in John’s Creek team provides high quality, patient-focused medical care and professional cosmetic services to adults and children, and is accepting new patients. Paola Bonaccorsi M.D. PhD. specializes in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer and other diseases of the skin, hair and nails. The John’s Creek location is the newest among the award-winning dermatologic group with practices in Hilton Head and Bluffton, S.C. More information about May River Dermatology services can found at www.mayriverdermatology.com

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Holiday health for your spine What you may be putting off as a nagging back problem can interrupt holiday fun. Lifting heavy boxes and luggage, holiday decorating, extensive shopping, and even playing with the grandkids, can contribute to lower back pain, one of the top medical complaints in the United States.

OrthoAtlanta orthopedic surgeon, Tuan Bui, MD, specializing in spine surgery offers these holiday spine care tips: • Lift with your legs (not your back).

This means lowering your body vertically, keeping the object close to your body. Do not bend over at your waist to lift a child, box, or even an oversized turkey from the oven.

• Use a step stool or ladder to hang decorations.

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• Always use luggage with wheels to take pressure off your back.

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Avoid stress at festive gatherings By: Jennifer Gehlen, Au.D. Audiologist and educational specialist Signia (NAPSI)—Getting together with family and friends can be more enjoyable when you know you’re hearing what’s going on. Now, thanks to the latest technology, that may be easier.

Problem For people who would like to hear better, large gatherings can be challenging. Hearing loss occurs mostly at higher pitches, so they rely on lowpitch sounds in speech to understand conversations. People with hearing loss also rely on nonverbal cues.

Unfortunately, in large gatherings, all these cues can become compromised. There’s often a variety of background noise that can drown out the sounds needed to understand conversation.

As a result, those with hearing loss have to pay extra-close attention and still catch only fragments of words and sentences that they then have to piece together. It can be very tiring and lead to becoming withdrawn and socially isolated.

Hearing Aids Can Help Fortunately, modern digital hearing aids are designed to improve these stressful situations. Wearers can differentiate speech from noise, and the hearing aids suppress noise. In new smart hearing aids, noise-reduction algorithms are completely automatic

and can target a variety of different sounds. They can even work fast enough to reduce the brief pockets of noise between natural pauses in words and sentences. This makes listening in difficult situations more comfortable and less stressful.

Smart hearing aids with directional microphone technology pick up sounds primarily from the front, since you’re most likely facing the person you’re talking to. Some even activate automatically and adapt to various sound environments.

When hearing aids are worn as a pair, directional microphones work together to sharpen the focus. In really noisy conditions, this technology has been clinically proven to let wearers understand speech even better than listeners with normal hearing.

Use Communication Strategies Advanced hearing aid technology can help tremendously but some simple strategies can make communicating even easier:?

• If the location of the event is within your control, minimize background noise. Consider having the party in a place that’s relatively quiet and request a table in a more secluded area.

• Remind people to get your attention first and face you when speaking.

Position yourself in a well-lit area with your back to the windows and face the person you’re speaking with.

• Finally, relax. Even those with normal hearing often miss a few words.

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Cosmetic dentistry smile makeover options By: Dr R. David Remaley Cosmetic dentistry is concerned with the appearance of teeth and the enhancement of a person's smile. In this field, the emphasis is on the art of dentistry, not just restoring problems.

On the surface, creating white teeth, or even whole new teeth in general, may not appear to be that complicated. Yet cosmetic dentistry requires a good eye, a thorough understanding of dental anatomy, and a mastery of dental materials. Beyond that, the dentist must be able to communicate his or her vision to a laboratory technician — a key player in the realization of any smile makeover. Though cosmetic dentistry is not a recognized specialty within the dental profession, it takes years of extensive study and training to be able to perform the many cosmetic dental procedures now available to the highest standards.

A cosmetic dentist is a restorative dentist who has extensively studied the concepts of smile design and dental materials to create what could best be described as works of art. Cosmetic dentists are usually affiliated with a professional organization that provides continuing education and levels of accreditation to verify outstanding achievement in the study of cosmetic dentistry. The cosmetic dentist goes beyond restoring an individual's teeth to their proper function, seeking to attain the most ideal result according to the patient's definition of beauty. This involves a high level of finesse with even the smallest details, such as how

much tooth should be displayed in a particular smile.

All cosmetic dentistry treatments improve the appearance of an individual's teeth. Some can also restore function and/or improve oral health as well.

Cosmetic dentistry treatments include: • Teeth Whitening — A relatively inexpensive way to brighten your smile, whitening teeth can be accomplished at home or in the dentist's chair.

• Composite Bonding — A toothcolored composite resin attached to the teeth can improve the appearance and strength of chipped teeth.

• Porcelain & Composite Veneers — Designed to substitute for tooth enamel, veneers are hard, thin shells of tooth-colored material that can mask a variety of dental imperfections • Porcelain Crowns — Heavily damaged teeth can be covered with naturallooking porcelain crowns, which replace more natural tooth structure than veneers.

• Porcelain Bridgework — A missing tooth can be replaced with porcelain bridgework that is attached to the natural teeth on either side of the space.

• Dental Implants — Usually made of titanium, an implant is used to replace the root portion of a missing tooth. The implant is fitted with a crown to create a natural-looking replacement for the entire tooth.

• Inlays & Onlays — In certain cases, fillings can be fabricated from porcelain or composite materials in a dental laboratory to more closely match

the color of a tooth.

When applied to the inside of the tooth, they are referred to as “inlays.” Attached to the biting surface, they are known as “inlays.”

• Tooth-Colored Fillings — Tooth-colored fillings are barely remaley noticeable and not obvious and unsightly.

Cosmetic Gum Surgery — Minor surgery can reshape gum tissue to give it a more leveled appearance.

• Tooth Contouring & Reshaping — Cosmetic dentists can use a drill or laser to smooth out or reshape teeth.

Dr. David Remaley has been creating beautiful smiles for over 30 years in Atlanta and the surrounding communities. He is a graduate of West Virginia University School of Dentistry, is an alumnus of the prestigious Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. A Fellow of the American College of Dentists, he has extensive additional training and experience in implant and restorative dentistry. He also holds fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Remaley has the distinction of being tapped by the International College of Dentists in recognition of his standards for excellence and ethical treatment of patients, a recognition which places him in the top 3% of dentists worldwide.

Give Roswell Dental Care a call at (470) 375.9244 to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how to achieve a beautiful healthy smile.

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Gaining control over your fitness and your life For many people, aging equals lower metabolism, weight gain and less energy for activities you enjoy. This is directly related to loss of lean muscle.

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Old age can be a time of discovery, joy and CELEBRATION! By: Brooke Walls, Sales Manager, Celebration Village What does it mean to celebrate life as we age? Most commonly people fear growing old, or think of it as a time when life's possibilities will be limited.

All too often people think that life will end at the retirement home door—that it is loveless and lonely, with death hovering close by.

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