HealthLines
Spring Cleaning
Q. Dr. Garner, One of my best friends just had you revitalize her teeth and smile. I must say that what you did for her is simply amazing! She absolutely looks 10 years younger than she did just days ago. It’s like the years turned back without even having a facelift! Like my friend, I’ve got a lifetime of old dentistry in my mouth. I have a TON of giant old silver/mercury fillings, and several gold crowns on my back teeth .... in the front top, I have caps that were done in 1994. They have metal in them, and at the gums, there is a dark black line that looks terrible. I really never liked these caps, as they look thick, too white and fake. The lower front teeth are really worn down from scraping on the top porcelain caps, and they are leaning and a bit crooked. My friend’s dentistry is just perfection, and her smile looks 100% natural. I love the color of her smile too... it’s white, but not too white. I’m in one of my Spring Cleaning modes right now, and I’d like to consult with you ASAP. We RV quite a bit in the summer, and I really would love to have my teeth fixed soon. I know that having all this old dental “junk” that I’ve accumulated over 67 years, replaced, will make me feel better about my dental health and make me look so much better. Now is a perfect time for me to have things made new and fresh and clean. Despite the way my own teeth look, I am a tooth person. I notice everyone’s smiles right away. It wasn’t until my friend got her new smile that I took notice of just how degraded my dentistry was becoming, and how fantastic your work was in comparison. When can I see you?
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Please give us a call immediately and we will see you very quickly. This is a great time of year to work on personal goals and health issues. Having the old dentistry in your mouth replaced will not only make you look much younger, but it will strengthen your teeth for the next phase of life. Most smile makeovers, like your friend’s, take just two visits spaced about a week apart. Refreshing your smile will no doubt be something you will enjoy for many years to come. Jeff Garner, DDS “The Smile Doctor” Featured on Entertainment Tonight and Dateline NBC General, Cosmetic and Aesthetic Reconstructive Dentistry WestLake 5
10809 Executive Center Dr, Suite 101 Little Rock, AR (501) 227-0112 (800) 671-0767 www.smile-doc.net
Exciting NEW Hearing Aids
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One of my neighbors has very tiny hearing aids that he recently purchased from you that are invisible to the eye when placed into the ear canal. He is raving about how well he hears. He has worn various hearing aids over a number of years and always complained about them; but he loves these new devices. What about these makes them so much better than the old style that fits behind-the-ear?
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Just as every individual is unique, so are our ears and our hearing needs. Custom hearing aids are designed with these unique requirements in mind. Each hearing aid is molded to precisely fit the wearer’s ear anatomy. The audiologists at AAC will make quick, painless ear impressions while you’re in the office. These are sent to the hearing aid lab where the shell and components are precision-crafted to specifications. The results are hearing aids that fit more easily and more snugly than standard hearing aids... AND a hearing solution that is personalized just for you, literally from the inside out. Two features of custom hearing devices help them deliver a more natural sound to their wearers. One in the proximity of the receiver (speaker) to the ear drum. Because Invisible-in-Canal (IIC) hearing aids reside deeper in the ear canal, a superior sound quality with less distortion and lower overall volume results. Second, unlike standard hearing aids, whose microphones collect sounds from behind the ear, the microphones of IIC hearing aids sit inside the ear canal, thus taking advantage of the collection properties of the external ear (pinna)... mimicking the ear’s natural process. The result? You are better able to tell where sounds are coming from, and high frequency sounds are heard more naturally. The advantage? You are better able to tune in to what you want to hear in noisy environments and the devices are less susceptible to wind noise. In short, you hear more the way you used to hear, more naturally! AAC offers a wide range of digital hearing devices from basic budget priced models to leading-edge designs. Ask about our Risk-free 100 per cent money-back and low-price guarantee... What could be better than that? Discover the AAC advantage. Find out what thousands of Arkansans already know about quality hearing care. CALL TODAY! You’ll be glad you did! We’re ready to help Serving all Arkansas since 1986 Joseph B. Turbeville, Ph.D. James V. Rippy, Au.D Doctors of Audiology. Affiliated Audiology Centers, Inc. WEST LITTLE ROCK
10310 West Markham, #207 Tel. 501-224-6910
TOLL FREE 1-800-264-6944 NORTH METRO
501 W. Main Street – Jacksonville Tel. 501-457-7701 EMAIL:aachearing@gmail.com www.AACHearingDoctors.com
Prostate Cancer
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My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. We’re all overwhelmed and fearful about what this means for him. You never want it to be cancer, but is this one to fear or that he can beat?
A. When you hear the words “prostate cancer,” feelings of fear can creep in. While prostate cancer can portray itself as a scare, it doesn’t have to. Prostate cancer is common and about one in nine men will be diagnosed with it. Yet, it is also one of the most treatable types of cancer today. A prostate cancer diagnosis doesn’t have to be cause for panic early.
The main reason you do not have to fear prostate cancer is that it is treatable. The five-year survival rate for men with local or regional prostate cancer is almost 100 percent. Arkansas Urology has state-of-theart treatment centers and technology. Our doctors are board-certified and ready to walk with you through every step of the way.
The second reason you can have peace is that your care can be individualized to you. We have a great team of doctors who know what treatment will be best for your specific case and are ready to assist you with anything and everything you may need.
Early diagnosis helps to catch prostate cancer early and improve outcomes. We offer screenings to check for prostate cancer. We believe so much in treating and beating prostate cancer that we even host free screening events in the fall for men to get tested each year. Having concerns about prostate cancer are valid, but the good news is you don’t have to be scared. Often the fear of prostate cancer does more harm to an individual than the cancer itself. Dr. Ronald G. Kuhn, M.D. Arkansas Urology 1300 Centerview Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 Toll Free 800-255-176 Local 501-219-8900 www.arkansasurology.com Excellent Liposuction Results With a Quicker Recovery thru VASER
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It’s very hard to distinguish which method is best for removing fat. There are so many that get a lot of media attention. Which method of body contouring do you recommend?
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We offer a better liposuction option to remove unwanted fat and sculpt a thinner, more beautiful contour to your body. It’s called VASER Liposuction, and it achieves superb liposuction results with considerably less downtime. VASER also helps your skin contract to your new slimmer physique, so your results look smoother and more natural. This versatile liposuction platform uses ultrasonic energy to emulsify fat before removal, allowing for reduced trauma and less downtime after the procedure. Additional benefits of VASER include reduced loss of blood and better skin contraction. Candidates for VASER liposuction will exhibit localized areas of body fat that are unresponsive to diet and exercise. Many different areas can be treated with VASER liposuction, including (but not limited to) the tummy, back, flanks, hips, thighs, buttocks, neck/chin, arms, chest and knees. Compared to traditional liposuction, VASER liposuction typically carries a reduced recovery time. The downtime you experience after liposuction will always vary depending on the extent of your treatment. Most patients go back to work 4-7 days after their surgery. Full recovery is typically 4 weeks. During the initial post-operative period, you may be unable to notice or fully appreciate the results. However, after a few months you will realize the difference – whether it is a slimmer tummy or more toned neckline – and you may love areas of your body that you, well, didn’t love before! Call today to schedule your personal consultation! Secure your body contouring surgery this month for an upcoming time, and receive 20% OFF surgeon’s fee! Dr. Rhys Branman Cosmetic Surgery Center 10809 Executive Center Dr. Suite 100
Searcy Building
Little Rock, AR 72211
(800) 877-7926 or (501) 227-0707 www.littlerockcosmeticsurgery.com The Mayo Clinic Recognizes Hypnosis As A Mainstream Treatment For Many Things
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What is Hypnosis and how does it work?
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Even in the educated world of today, the word hypnosis still brings forth feelings of fear and apprehension to many people. They still think a hypnotist can control them or make them tell their innermost personal secrets. Others believe that when they’re in the hypnotic state, they’re unconscious and not aware of what’s happening around them. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth. Generally speaking these misconceptions are based on Hollywood films or what other people who are ignorant concerning the hypnotic process have told them. When an individual is in the hypnotic state, physically they are deeply relaxed but mentally they’re hundreds of times more alert than when in their normal state of awareness. Their ability to hear what’s going on around them is greatly improved. They’re aware of everything and are active participants in the hypnotic process. It’s impossible to force a suggestion on anybody that they don’t want to have or they they may feel uncomfortable with. Such a suggestion would be instantly rejected and would have no affect on them. Clients are always in control. No suggestion can enter the sub-conscious mind without them actively supporting and helping to get that suggestion there. If the suggestion is wanted and beneficial, it is allowed to enter the subconscious mind. Now, the subconscious mind is similar to a computer and must respond to the information placed into it. All of us are what our subconscious minds perceive just to be. This deep part of us develops its perceptions of who we are based on our everyday experiences in life. If our subconscious mind perceives us to be fat, we become fat. If it perceives us to be a smoker, we smoke. And so on with many other issues and challenges in all areas of our lives. The suggestions received while in hypnosis, if accepted by the individual, will change the subconscious perception of the particular issue being addressed. For example, when an overweight person’s perception at the subconscious level is changed to one of being slim, and trim, that’s the way the person becomes...automatically!! If a smoker’s perception at the subconscious level is changed to one of being a non-smoker, he becomes a non-smoker...instantly! The secret to success with hypnosis is simply this; the client must honestly want the change to occur. If the client is being pressured by family members, doctors or others and doesn’t honestly want the change for themselves, they will reject the suggestions and change will not happen. I am merely a guide for the any client. If a client wants and accepts my guidance, we then work together as a team to achieve the subconscious perception change necessary for your goal to become a reality. Hypnotism not only works well to stop smoking and to lose weight, but is extremely effective in eliminating phobias, memory and concentration, insomnia, motivation, stress reduction, sales improvement, test anxiety, sports improvement, pain management and just about any issue or challenge you may have in your daily life. Even the American Medical Association has approved hypnosis as a very valuable tool. So now that you’re ready to make the changes you’ve put off for so long, call my office and lets work together to get you back on track, become a non-smoker or a non-dipper. VOTED THE BEST HYPNOTHERAPIST IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS BY THE READERS OF THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE 10 YEARS IN A ROW