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20 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 3, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Hopedale Shopping Centre Suite 220, 2nd Floor Dr. Eric Dawtrey, DC Clinic Director 465 Morden Road, Oakville (905) 845-2293 Dr. Rosenblat D.D.S. How can diabetes affect oral health? 905-827-0301 STEVE BOURIKAS 85 Navy St., Oakville Doctor: that I shouldn't shovel snow Q: Dear most p Ipknowdon't have a choice. What canbut, as get with people, I I do to through the winter without injury? asked and over A: IDear Patient: Thisitisina question I ambefore, itoverwell worthagain and although I believe have responded to this column is reviewing for everyone's Q: A: (905) 844-7600 safety. When you consider that a shovel full of snow weighs 5 to 7 pounds you realize how much weight the average person must lift to clear their sidewalk or driveway!! We are talking several hundred pounds! Don't let winter be a pain in the back ­ `Lift light, shovel right'. The Ontario Chiropractic Association offers the following preventive measures to help keep your back in good shape: Warm-up. Before beginning any snow removal, warm up for five to ten minutes to get the joints moving and increase blood circulation. A good warm-up should include stretches for the back, shoulders, arms and legs. This will ensure that your body is ready for action. Don't let the snow pile-up. Removing small amounts of snow on a frequent basis is less strenuous in the long run. Pick the right shovel. Use a lightweight push-style shovel. If you use a metal shovel, spray it with Teflon first so snow won't stick. Push, don't throw. Push the snow to one side and avoid throwing it as much as possible. If you have to throw, avoid twisting and turning ­ position yourself to throw straight at the snow pile. Bend your knees. Use your knees, leg and arm muscles to do the pushing and lifting while keeping your back straight. Take a break. If you feel tired or short of breath, stop and take a rest. Stop shoveling immediately if you feel chest or back pain. If you experience an injury while shoveling, see your chiropractor as soon as possible. An adjustment to correct any spinal misalignment will get you back on track enjoying the `fun' side of winter once again. Yours truly, Dr. Eric Dawtrey D.C. Along with heart and kidney disease, nerve and eye damage that develop in diabetics, there is also a strong relationship between oral health and diabetes. How well the diabetic controls their blood sugar and therefore their diabetes affects the severity of dental complications that are commonly associated with diabetes. Periodontal (gum) disease is an inflammatory disease caused by bacteria in plaque and tartar which results in infections of the gums and destruction of the bone supporting the teeth. Poorly controlled diabetes is associated with more advanced gum disease and can negatively affect the ability to treat the infection. As periodontitis advances, swollen bleeding gums, bad breath and loose teeth can result. The importance for diabetics to follow a proper diet is more difficult if gum discase is an issue. High levels of glucose found in saliva of diabetics cause a higher incidence of decay. Oral soft tissue problems including fungal infections, denture sores, dry mouth and of course delayed healing are diabetic complicaitons too. Nerve damage common to diabetics can manifest as burning mouth or tongue sensations, and orofacial pain. The importance of regular dental check ups cannot be stressed enough for controlling diabetic complications. Sudden changes in oral health such as the ones discussed can be an indication for a dentist to refer a patient for medical examination, aiding early diagnosis of diabetes. 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