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You Only Live Once
Love your Smile, Mom
Moms spend years taking care of everyone else. But this May, it's time to remember something important: You only live once!
If you have been hiding your smile, covering your mouth when you laugh or putting off dental care because you feel embarrassed - please don't worry. At local practices like Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry, there is no judgment - ever. They have seen everything and are honored to help.
Today's dentistry can completely transform your smile. Dental implants can replace missing teeth, restoring your strength and confidence. Invisalign can gently straighten teeth without metal braces. Cosmetic dentistry and whitening can brighten and reshape your smile so you look as vibrant as you feel.
That's why many moms tell us the same thing: "I wish I had done this sooner."
Your smile affects your confidence, your health and how you show up in life. Beautiful, strong teeth help you eat better, speak clearly and smile freely. You only live once, so don't spend another year hiding your smile!
Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry 259-4474

New Hearing Technology Earning Rave Reviews
Dr. Ginny Veloz of Santa Clarita Hearing Center is among the first audiologists to fit patients with the new Oticon Zeal hearing aids - and early feedback from patients has been overwhelmingly positive.
According to Dr. Veloz, "As hearing technology continues to evolve, the introduction of Zeal represents another step forward in helping people reconnect with the sounds that matter most in their daily lives." When asked about recent hearing aid fittings, Dr. Veloz's said, "Patients report a noticeable improvement almost immediately after the fitting. One patient told me that hearing in quiet environments feels clearer and more natural, making conversations with family and friends easier and less tiring." Dr. Veloz was impressed with the improvement in background noise - an area where many hearing aid users traditionally struggle. "One patient even described being able to follow conversations in busier environments with greater confidence and less effort," she shared.
Comfort and appearance also play an important role in patient satisfaction - and patients express appreciation for both. Zeal hearing aids are often described as comfortable to wear all day and discreet enough that they are barely noticeable.
For Dr. Veloz, these early results reinforce the importance of combining advanced technology with expert fitting and personalized care.
"When the right device is carefully matched to a patient's hearing needs, the impact can be life changing," says the specialist. Call to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Santa Clarita Hearing Center at 388-4135

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Colorectal Cancer & Adults under 50: A Growing Risk
Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death among US adults younger than 50, according to a recent research letter published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). That's a dramatic shift. Back in the 1990s, it ranked fifth.
Underneath the scary headline, there's good news along with the bad news. Overall, cancer death rates for people under 50 fell by 44 percent between 1990 and 2023. In fact, colorectal cancer is the only major cancer in this age group that's seen deaths go up.
But death rates from colorectal cancer have risen by an average of 1.1 percent per year since 2005, researchers report.
That steady climb has health experts concerned. One reason why? Three out of four patients under 50 are diagnosed after the cancer has already reached an advanced stage.
Here's what you should know, and what you can do about it. Watch for abdominal pain; rectal bleeding or blood in the stool; changes in bowel habits, especially diarrhea; iron-deficiency anemia; fatigue; and unexplained weight loss.
According to research from the National Cancer Institute, having even one of these signs is linked to twice the risk of a colorectal cancer diagnosis in younger adults. For those with three or more, the risk was six times as high.
Detecting cancer early matters. When colorectal cancer is found early and hasn't spread, the five-year survival rate is above 90 percent. But once it has spread to distant organs, that rate drops to about 15 percent. So if you notice any of these symptoms, don't brush them off. See your healthcare provider to get checked out. Screening can save lives.
Learn more about what screening options are available, including colonoscopy and at-home stool tests, and ask your healthcare provider which one is right for you.
henrymayo.com/colon

"In celebration of Mother's Day this month, we hope that
Mom gets all the wonderful things she deserves - and takes the
time to schedule her own dental appointment, too."
Dr. Marvin Tong, DDS 268-6284

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Treat Beyond your Dreams with Plexr Plasma
Plexr is an advanced non-invasive pure plasma treatment that uses energy to tighten and rejuvenate the skin. Experience soft surgery results that can treat eyelids, wrinkles and scars.
Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care 254-3686

Big Discount on Bigger "Os" & Intimate Comfort
For limited May dates, women can treat themselves - and their partners - to more comfort and pleasure with Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles's most-loved non-surgical intimate rejuvenation procedures... at a big discount. Here's what's included.
Radio Frequency (RF) Intimate Rejuvenation
Your RF intimate rejuvenation treatment is a fast, painless, non-invasive treatment that's been clinically shown to address complaints like loose skin, lower libido, dryness, reduction in sensation and urinary incontinence. Using gentle radio-frequency waves to warm your intimate area, your RF non-surgical rejuvenation treatment will encourage blood flow and collagen production, tightening the skin while restoring moisture and sensation to delicate tissue.
The O-Shot
The non-invasive treatment is paired with The O-Shot, which has been shown to often dramatically improve intimate pleasure, satisfaction and libido. Using your body's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from a simple blood draw, your all-women medical team at Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles will inject these powerhouse cells where they're needed for more intimate pleasure. The result is a more plump, easier-to-respond anatomy.
Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles - they're located in Valencia! - offers a significant discount on these procedures in May. Call asap to schedule your appointment and to complete a brief screening for candidacy; this offer always sells out.
Labiaplasty Center of Los Angeles 312-0497