Do you grind your teeth too much?

It's a bit of an unfair question actually, as the majority of teeth grinders do it in their sleep.

So let's rephrase it a little:

Do you often wake up with an aching jaw each morning? If so, it could be beacuse you grind your teeth in your sleep.

Teeth grinding (or bruxism, to give it it's proper medical name) causes tension in your jaw, which can result in lack of sleep, headaches, and even reshape your jawline!

In extreme cases it can lead to costly dental repair work.

But help is at hand.

Carla Ball, 32, a children's author from London, underwent Botox treatment after suffering from tired, aching and enlarged jaw muscles for years. Her dentist failed to diagnose the problem and it was only when a friend suggested that teeth grinding or clenching might be to blame that she researched the problem.

'I used to wake up with jaw pain and headaches that got worse when I was under stress at work and really busy, but I didn't know what caused them,' she says. 'My jaw was also much wider than my cheeks, which didn't really run in my family. When I saw a consultant privately, he told me my masseter muscle was huge, possibly because of clenching and grinding. I was fortunate that my teeth hadn't been badly affected as I clenched more than ground them together. 'I had a Botox injection in the muscle on each side of my jaw and within days the tension in my jaw had stopped. I have them every six months and don't get the pain I used to have as long as I also keep the stress and tiredness under control.'

Belinda Holt, 44, from Harpenden received Azzalure^® treatments for her Bruxism which is an alternative form of Botox.

For many years I had suffered with bad headaches, sore jaw ,stiff neck and disrupted sleep as a result of teeth clenching. My first port of call was to speak to my dentist who fitted me with a mouth guard, but because my mouth/jaw was so sore I could not use it. After a consultation with Dr Jain he suggested Botox which I tried and have to say the results are fantastic! All my symptoms have disappeared and my quality of sleep has improved immensely. Thank-you Dr Jain

You don't have to suffer - teeth grinding can be fixed. For more information, talk to Dr Jain at Riverbanks Clinic; he’s an expert in the use of highly advanced and specialised techniques that will reduce the strength and size of your masseter muscles without stopping you chewing your food.

Dermaroller and Omnilux Testimonial - Riverbanks Clinic

We love getting testimonials from our clients, and we love sharing them with you, as we know that many of you visit this blog after searching for a procedure and testimonials about it in a search engine.

It always feels better when researching something such as Dermaroller and Omnilux to hear what REAL people have to say about it, doesn't it?

So we're thrilled to be able to provide you with the testimonial of one of our recent clients, Hilary Winters, and her story in her words:

"I started getting problem skin from about the age of 14. By the time I reached 15, I had full blown acne on my back and the starting of it on my face. While it wasn’t the worse case you’d ever seen I was a picker and of course this led to scarring and pitting in later years. In my 20’s it was all the rage to have a tan, obviously obtaining it as quickly as possible. This meant 2 week summer holidays roasting for the maximum burn, and then keeping the tan going with sun beds…….I have actually just cringed at the thought of the damage this has done over the years.

I have been going to Dr Jain more or less since he and his team opened the doors to Riverbanks Clinic. The clinic is 100% professional but warm and inviting that goes for the staff as well.

I am very much a NOW person and any treatment I tend to go for has more or less immediate results, I’m just not patient enough for a treatment to work its magic in months to come, which is why I wasn’t that enthusiastic about the Microneedling (Dermaroller) when Dr Jain first recommended that I should think about having this treatment. He explained that the main treatment is every 2 months for 6 months and weekly 20 minute visits to the clinic for the Omnilux light which is fantastic for speeding up the repairing process.

I had the first Dermaroller in June 2009, and once I had got over the fact that it was quite painful even with numbing cream on (my pain threshold isn’t great) I soon relaxed under the healing Omnilux light. I continued having the Omnilux every week if not twice a week. The second treatment was carried out in August. This time the numbing cream was put on to the max and I must say it was less painful. It was round about this time that one or two people started saying there was a change in my skin, however, I hadn’t noticed a change at this point.
In November I had my third Dermaroller and final Omnilux sessions (I have missed this lovely warm lamp!)

The first time I saw the difference was in December. I was putting on my makeup and it just glided on like a foundation advert! I looked younger, healthier, smoother I could go on! So many people have said wow, you look fantastic, what have you been doing. My 77 year old father in law would like to have it done and my husbands Christmas card this year read:

To my gorgeous wife who is getting younger by the day, I love you for always ……G xxxx

I am so pleased I had this done, six months is no time at all to wait for such fabulous results, thanks Dr J!"

Another happy Riverbanks Clinic patient!

If you'd like to know more about Omnilux and Dermaroller, why not drop us a line for more information?

Only 9 days left on our special offers - SmartXide, Obagi Skincare, Dermal fillers, laser hair removal

Riverbanks 1st birthday Party a massive success

We were thrilled to host a party last week for patients and supporters of Riverbanks Clinic - over 100 people attended, the champagne was flowing and a good time was had by all.

Here are just some of the pictures of the evening - if you have any more, please feel free to upload them to our Facebook Fan page!

OBAGI skincare treatments come to Riverbanks Clinic

We're delighted to be able to offer the range of OBAGI skincare treatments at Riverbanks Clinic - find out more below, and why not visit our Open Day on September 9th 2009 to find out more about the OBAGI Nu-derm skincare system?

Transform your skin and take away the years!

If you really want your skin to glow with health it’s time to look at the OBAGI range of treatments. They offer the opportunity to recreate the skin you had in your youth – and also provide the invaluable protection younger skins need to stay looking clear, bright and youthful.

The OBAGI range of products can almost work miracles! They’re only available from a qualified physician – so you can’t just buy them in your local pharmacy. Every product has been thoroughly researched and clinically tested with stunning results.

They include:

• Elastiderm – which does what it says and improves the elasticity and resilience of the skin, whilst reducing wrinkles, discolouration and damage from the sun and the environment. It gives you a flawless, youthful skin on your face, neck and decolletage.

• Nu-Derm – specific treatments for different skin types to restore the balance and healthy function of your skin cells at a cellular level. This treatment can correct damage from UVA and UVB rays, encouraging healthy new cells to grow and removing the older damaged cells.

• Blue Peel System – this is usually preceded by the Nu-Derm treatment to get your skin into the best possible condition; it then removes to strip away all the old cells over a period of 7-10 days and creates a firmer, clearer, skin that glows with health.

• Condition and Enhance System – this is often used after dermal filler treatments, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and Botox. It lightens, tightens and firms the skin to create that translucent youthful skin that the environment has dulled.

• CLENZIderm – provides deep penetration to treat skin conditions at the root of the problem. It’s great at reducing Acne and other skin conditions and a significant reduction can be seen in just two weeks.

• Rosaclear – this all in one system treats Rosacea pimples, redness, flushing and blotchiness calms and hydrates skin. This system also includes an SPF30 skin balancing treatment.

• PRO-C Serum – protects your skin from sun, smoke and pollution and reverses the effects of free radicals that cause cell damage, break down of collagen and the dehydration that causes fine lines and wrinkles.

• OBAGI-CRx System – is especially for younger skins – to keep them looking good and retaining their suppleness and glow. As a complete skincare system this early intervention works together to protect your skin from developing freckles, age spots and wrinkles. The system works together to protect, even your skin tone and gently exfoliate old cells.

These amazing treatments will revolutionise your skin – and reverse the damage that the years have done. You’ll be amazed at how your skin will glow and shine with health; it will be lighter, brighter, clearer, smoother, firmer – and younger!

You’ll find more details of these treatments on the OBAGI website – or find out how to transform your skin now – ring the Riverbanks Clinic team on 01582 762877.

Find out how the OBAGI NUDERM skin care system can transform your skin!

Here at Riverbanks Clinic, we're holding a series of Open Days to celebrate our first fantastic year!

Why not join us on Wednesday 9th September when you can discover how to transform your skin with the OBAGI NUDERM skin care system?

Find out how to reduce melasma, pigmentation, acne scarring and smooth away fine lines with presentations from 4pm onwards.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience 21st Century skincare - call us now on 01582 762 877 quoting ref RBWEB0909 to book your place.

Remember, our Open Days always book up fast, so reserve your place (and maybe that of a friend?) now!

Wide Awake Liposuction at Riverbanks Clinic

People are always amazed when I tell them that they can have liposuction and still be wide awake - but with Vaser Lipo they really can!

Unlike 'traditional' liposuction, it's a non-surgical alternative, and as the video below shows, the patient stays wide awake throughout the Vaser liposuction procedure.



To find out more about Wide Awake Liposuction, why not contact Riverbanks Clinic with any questions, and book a consultation now?

Breast Augmentation with Macrolane makes it to the US!

Long since available in the UK, breast augmentation with Macrolane will be available in the US soon, according to cosmetic specialists Epione.

We're thrilled to have one of the top Macrolane breast enhancement surgeons working at Riverbanks Clinic, making small or saggy breasts a thing of the past for our patients.

Just look at the before and after results:

It's nice to see the US catching on to the fact that Macrolane gives a much more natural finish, is safer, and recovery time much shorter than 'traditional' cosmetic breast enhancement.

Riverbanks Clinic welcomes top Macrolane breast surgeon Jonquille Chantrey

Multi-award winning non-surgical cosmetic clinic Riverbanks has announced that leading Macrolane Breast Specialist Surgeon Miss Jonquille Chantrey has joined the team at Riverbanks to provide Macrolane breast enhancements.

 

Miss Chantrey, who is thought to be one of the UK's top Macrolane Breast Specialist Surgeons, has already started consulting with patients at Riverbanks Clinic and will head up Macrolane breast enhancement procedures at the  Clinic.

Dr Jain, Medical Director at Riverbanks Clinic is delighted that Miss Chantrey has joined the consulting team and believes that her skills and expertise match the ethos of the Harpenden-based Clinic perfectly, which recently scooped 'Best New Clinic' and 'Best Business Development' at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards.

You can read the full press release here.