As the owner of Rejuv Skin and Hair Clinic in Eagan, Minnesota, Dr. Steven Selchow lends his expertise to the center’s operations. In addition to being board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Steven Selchow is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Among the many services the Rejuv Skin and Hair Clinic offers is laser hair removal.
For many individuals, laser treatment can be an effective way to remove unwanted hair. During treatments, intense light is applied to the affected area. When the light is absorbed by pigment in hair follicles, the follicles heat up. As a result, future hair growth at these sites is inhibited. The process is more effective for some individuals than for others.
The ideal candidate for laser hair removal will have light skin and dark hair. Individuals not matching this description may still be able to achieve results with this approach. But, in general, the darker or more pigmented a person’s skin, the less effective laser treatments will be, and the greater the risk of undergoing the process. Therefore, it’s best to get a consultation with a professional before beginning treatment to ensure that the experience will be both safe and effective.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
What Is the Best Time for Wisdom Teeth Extraction?
Dr. Steven Selchow is owner of Dakota Valley Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery, where he frequently treats patients for impacted
wisdom teeth. Like most oral surgeons, Dr. Steven Selchow typically
recommends that wisdom teeth, also called third molars, be extracted
during a patient’s late teens or early 20s.
Wisdom teeth usually erupt around the age of 18. In rare cases, they emerge from the gums fully and in the correct positions. If the patient is able to clean them thoroughly and no complications arise, the dentist or oral surgeon may not recommend extraction.
However, most people do not have enough room in the jaws to house all of the third molars. As a result, these teeth may stay trapped in the jawbone or only emerge slightly from the gums. This is called an impaction. Wisdom teeth are often positioned at an angle within the bone that makes them a threat to the roots of neighboring teeth. The jaw pain, gum inflammation, and other risks to the patient’s oral health caused by impacted third molars warrant extraction.
The ideal time to extract third molars is when the patient is between the ages of 18 and 24, as this is the age range in which complications rarely occur. At this time the tooth root is about two-thirds formed, and the jawbone tissue is not as dense as it is in older patients, so the oral surgeon may have less difficulty manipulating the tooth to remove it. If the roots are allowed to grow more, the tooth becomes so solidly anchored in the bone that a more extensive surgical procedure is required, increasing the risk of complications.
Wisdom teeth usually erupt around the age of 18. In rare cases, they emerge from the gums fully and in the correct positions. If the patient is able to clean them thoroughly and no complications arise, the dentist or oral surgeon may not recommend extraction.
However, most people do not have enough room in the jaws to house all of the third molars. As a result, these teeth may stay trapped in the jawbone or only emerge slightly from the gums. This is called an impaction. Wisdom teeth are often positioned at an angle within the bone that makes them a threat to the roots of neighboring teeth. The jaw pain, gum inflammation, and other risks to the patient’s oral health caused by impacted third molars warrant extraction.
The ideal time to extract third molars is when the patient is between the ages of 18 and 24, as this is the age range in which complications rarely occur. At this time the tooth root is about two-thirds formed, and the jawbone tissue is not as dense as it is in older patients, so the oral surgeon may have less difficulty manipulating the tooth to remove it. If the roots are allowed to grow more, the tooth becomes so solidly anchored in the bone that a more extensive surgical procedure is required, increasing the risk of complications.
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