It works to whiten teeth by adsorbing plaque and microscopic tidbits that stain teeth. This activated charcoal use is cost-effective and an all-natural solution for a bright smile. BE CAREFUL, it can (and will) stain grout and fabrics. Protect counters, floors and clothing before using. To whiten your teeth naturally, wet a toothbrush and dip into powdered activated charcoal. Brush teeth as normal, paying special attention to areas showing the most staining. Sip a bit of water, swish through mouth thoroughly and spit. Rinse well, until spit is clear.
Ptosis surgery is in fact different from a blepharoplasty. In ptosis surgery the eyelid muscle is weak and needs to be lifted and tightened. In a blepharoplasty there is extra skin that needs to be removed. Two different procedures in the same location. Patients often think that the eyelid is lifted by removing skin which is not true.
Treatment of the flexible deformity of stage 2 PTT dysfunction is controversial. Many patients with stage 2 AAFD, like those with stage 1, can be effectively treated nonoperatively with orthoses (either a short articulated AFO or a foot orthosis) and structured exercises (see Medical Therapy).