Dr. Richard Redman, MD (Advanced Plastic Surgery Center) in Richmond, VA has joined the elite group of doctors on PatientFYI offering to showcase their services/strengths, publish reviews and take your comments. The profile is directly available at: http://patientfyi.com/cosmeticsurgeon/Richard_D.-Redman-cosmeticsurgeon-in-RICHMOND-VA-23226-686552

Dr. Redmond is a Board certified plastic surgeon, specializing in a wide range of cosmetic surgery including Liposuction, Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Face Lifts, Nick Lifts, Rhinoplasty, Eye lid surgery and various aesthetic skin treatments.

A sample of the services is given below:

Liposuction

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” is a major surgical procedure in which excess skin and fat are removed from the lower abdomen and the muscles of the abdomen wall are tightened. The drawings featured depict the traditional abdominoplasty procedure.

The best candidates for a abdominoplasty are men or women in good health and relatively good shape, but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that won’t respond to exercise.

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When Rachel Sarah took her daughter in for her first dental checkup a few years ago, she got a surprise. Not only did her 24-month-old have two cavities in her baby teeth, the pediatric dentist suggested she might have “caught” them from her mom. read more…

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PatientFYI: As with any other part of your child’s body, your child’s mouth needs to be cleaned regularly to keep it healthy, working properly and looking good. Research is now showing that the health of your mouth affects the health of the rest of your body, too. If your child’s mouth is clean and healthy, the rest of his or her body will be better off too.

Oral hygiene needs to start early. This means taking action even before your child gets his or her first tooth. Wipe your child’s tongue, gums and cheeks at least once a day, before bed or nap time, with a clean, damp washcloth wrapped around your finger. You can also use a terrycloth finger cot. This fits over a finger and is made for this purpose. Most drugstores carry them.

It’s best if you can look into your child’s mouth while you clean it. Lay your baby in a bassinette and stand behind his or her head as you use the wipe. As your child grows, sit down and have your child stand or kneel between your legs, facing away from you. Then, your child can tip his or her head back into your lap.

While you are looking in your child’s mouth, keep an eye out for anything that doesn’t appear normal. This could be white or red spots in the mouth, bulges that you can’t identify, or other changes. Ask your child’s dentist about anything you see.

As soon as the first teeth appear, it is especially important to clean along the gums around the teeth. This is where plaque is most likely to cause cavities and inflamed gums. Plaque is a sticky white or yellowish substance that contains bacteria. Wiping is a good way to clean your child’s mouth until the first few teeth begin to show. Then it is best to switch to a soft-bristled, infant-sized toothbrush. Use a very small smear of toothpaste.

Your child’s teeth don’t touch each other when they first come out. There is space between them. But as your child grows, the back teeth will move into position against one another. This can occur as early as age 3 or as late as age 6. When these back teeth start touching each other, it’s time to start flossing your child’s teeth. Flossing is essential because toothbrush bristles cannot reach between the baby teeth. This makes the areas between teeth at high risk for cavities.

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We’ve seen thousands of great Patient Reviews in which the high level of technology that a Dental Practice offers is highlighted by the Patient… and Electronic Dental Records (EDRs) have quickly proven to be a value-add that get noticed by Patients upon visiting a Dental Practice that uses them.

So we’re excited to share with you an announcement from Pacific Dental Services (and their 180+ locations that are highlighted on PatientFYI) regarding their recent move to empowering a better patient experience through the use of EDRs. (Read More).

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Visiting the dentist for routine cleanings &  exams can protect much more than just your oral health.

Recent research found that roughly 90 percent of people who suffer from gum disease are at high risk for diabetes, according to New York University. Experts now say that dentists should offer screenings for the condition in their offices.

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Some adults choose not to get braces because they believe having crooked teeth only affects the way their smile looks, but misalignment can also damage key aspects of your overall dental health as well.

According to a study conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), 75 percent of Americans have crooked teeth. Many of these people choose not to get their smiles straightened because they are afraid of how they’ll look with braces, and therefore put themselves at risk of damaging their dental health so as to not harm their appearance.

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PatientFYI: Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. In the more advanced stages of periodontal (gum) disease the gums and bone that support the teeth can become seriously damaged. The teeth can become loose, fall out or have to be removed by a dentist.

That is one reason why regular dental checkups and periodontal examinations are very important. Treatment methods depend upon the type of disease and how far the condition has progressed. Good oral hygiene at home is essential to help keep periodontal disease from becoming more serious or recurring. You don’t have to lose teeth to periodontal disease. Brush, clean between your teeth, eat a balanced diet, and schedule regular dental visits for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Episodes, called apneas, last long enough so that one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common category of sleep-disordered breathing. The muscle tone of the body ordinarily relaxes during sleep. And since, at the level of the throat, the human airway is composed of walls of soft tissue . which can collapse . it is easy to understand why breathing can become obstructed during sleep. Mild, occasional sleep apnea, such as many people experience during an upper respiratory infection, may not be important. However, chronic, severe obstructive sleep apnea requires treatment to prevent sleep deprivation and other complications. The most serious complication is a severe form of congestive heart failure called cor pulmonale.

A dentist specializing in sleep disorders can prescribe oral appliance therapy (OAT). The oral appliance is a custom-made mouthpiece that shifts the lower jaw forward, which opens up the airway. OAT is usually successful in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. OAT is a relatively new treatment option for sleep apnea in the United States, but is much more common in Canada and Europe.

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PatientFYI: A Pedodontist is a dentist specialized in handling children. This helps prevent the fear in a child’s mind that is often created by seeing the complex equipment, including drills and various tools (plus, hearing loud noises in the dental office). The Pedodontist is specially trained to win the child’s confidence, making the child aware of the responsibility of looking after his or her teeth — and the importance of a healthy mouth.

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Endodontists specialize and limit their practice to root canal therapy (diseases of the tooth pulp as well as the tissues surrounding the root of the tooth) and root canal surgery. They use their special training and experience to treat difficult cases that are referred to them by general dentists, who opt not to perform these cases. This happens particularly when teeth have narrow or blocked canals, or unusual anatomy.

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