MATTRESS CLEANING 101 Better Sleep, Better Health
We spend countless hours lying on our mattresses, shaking off dander and sweating through our sheets, but we rarely give them the cleaning they deserve. No longer. This spring, give your mattress a deep and thorough cleaning by following these three steps. Your mattress will last longer, and your sleep quality will improve. Step 1: Rotate and Flip Mattresses are soft, even if they’re on the firm side, but this comes at a cost: Since we lie on them for hours, they often develop lumps. Rotating your mattress every few months is essential to stem the tide of bumps. If your mattress is two-sided, you can also flip it over. Mattresses are heavy, so don’t hesitate to get help! Step 2: Vacuum No matter the quality of your hygiene, detritus will shake off. Skin, dust, and other particulates are just part of being human. These particulates gather on mattresses, even
if you can’t see them, and can cause allergies, attract bugs, and so on. Vacuum the top and sides of your mattress, making sure to get every surface. Step 3: Check for and Remove Stains Spilled liquids can seep through blankets, sheets, and even mattress protectors. You may not notice stains until you inspect your mattress carefully. If you find stains, fret not; you can remove them with the right approach. Mix equal parts water and white vinegar for an effective, nontoxic cleaning solution. Spray the stain and work it in with a cloth or a brush, then let it sit until the stain fades or disappears. Sprinkle baking soda over the area to dry everything and vacuum the excess. Clean Regularly for Best Results A clean mattress isn’t just about looks. It improves sleep quality, as dirty mattresses allow dust, allergens, and other particles to enter air passages. Regular cleaning also
helps extend the life of your mattress, and they can get expensive. Besides cleaning, take additional precautions like using a mattress protector. With a bit of diligence, you can defend your health and your mattress.
TURN BACK THE CLOCK Widen and Brighten Your Smile With Anti-Aging Dentistry
Aging can cause changes in a person’s appearance that no amount of healthy eating or exercise can prevent.
are no longer pressed together, eliminating horizontal lines in the face, and firming up sagging jawlines.
Close gaps. Aging patients often develop dark areas between the teeth as gum tissue recedes. Years of consuming coffee, green tea, blueberries, red wine, and other foods that stain the teeth can further darken one’s smile. Using porcelain veneers to eliminate gaps between the teeth and employing tooth-whitening procedures can reverse these effects. Lengthen teeth. Years of teeth-grinding and clenching of the jaw wear the teeth down, causing the smile to collapse and lines to form around the mouth. Patients who grind their teeth, as well as those with a large overbite, can benefit from the use of veneers and crowns to lengthen the teeth and straighten them if necessary, resulting in a wider smile. This procedure also tends to straighten the jaw, creating a more youthful appearance. The results of these advances in anti-aging dentistry often rival those achieved through plastic surgery, without the incisions and long recovery time. Don’t let the passing years dim the appeal of your smile! If these procedures sound like a promising fit for you, call our office to schedule a consultation!
Innovations in anti-aging dentistry offer hope for older patients, opening new avenues to reducing facial wrinkles and restoring a brighter, more youthful smile. In addition to elevating the risk of infection and breakdown of tissues in the mouth, aging can bring structural changes in the teeth that make a person look older by reducing facial support. Procedures developed by Dr. Maddahi, a leading innovator in the field and author of a book on anti-aging dentistry, shore up aging teeth with high-quality porcelain veneers and crowns. These techniques can trim years off a person’s appearance, creating lasting changes without the incisions or injections often employed by cosmetic surgeons. Here are a few examples. Widen the arch. Older people with narrow jaws often develop lines around the mouth and may exhibit dark gaps on each side of their smile. A skilled dentist can build out the front teeth with high-quality porcelain veneers and crowns to provide better lip and cheek support and widen the smile. This entails opening up the bite so that the lips
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