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15 | Wednesday, October 2, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Ask the Professionals Orthodontist BSc, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C) 2501 Prince Michael Drive Oakville Dr. Helene Grubisa M.Sc.S., Au.D, Reg CASLPO Doctor of Audiology Annick Ménard Q: What if my child sucks their thumb or uses a soother? A: A child's natural reaction is to place their hands and fingers in the mouth...it is both a comfort and a natural behaviour during a young child's development. Many parents are advised not to allow thumb sucking or to give soothers to their children because of the harmful effects on dental and facial growth. As long as a child gives up their thumb/soother habit by 4-5 years of age, there are typically NO harmful long-term side effects. Should your child be a little resistant to giving up the comfort of the sucking habit, it is much easier for parents to get rid of a soother rather than the ever-present thumb (or fingers). When a habit persists, early orthodontic intervention at 6-8 years of age is often indicated to correct "open bites" and/or "cross bites" and to help with chewing and speech problems which may develop. Appliances can also help with breaking the habit. If you are unsure what to do, you should consult with an Orthodontist for an early evaluation. Consultations are complimentary at our orthodontic office, with no referral required. Q: Why should I wear hearing aids? help you hear better in the situations that A: · To are important to you. · To relieve the strain and fatigue that comes from a day of not hearing well. · To eliminate the possibility of becoming a burden to your family and friends because they have to raise their voices or repeat speech to you. · To provide a courtesy to others. Wearing a hearing aid is not a mark of infirmity, but may be a mark of courtesy to others. Your hearing loss is much more noticeable than hearing aids. · To hear better in noise. · To help localize and identify sounds in the environment. · To maximize your quality of life. We live in a world that depends on communication and the primary channel for communication is through our ears. 2387 Trafalgar Road, Oakville www.pureaudiology.ca This flu season, protect your family by getting the flu vaccine at the start of the season. Flu vaccines will be available at Leon Pharmacy and will be administered by our pharmacists during the Flu season. Remember, even healthy adults can get sick with the flu and experience serious complications, so stop by Leon Pharmacy this Flu Season and get your vaccine from someone you know and trust!! 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Chiropodist is important to do a A: It deep clean every season change, as each season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. Here are some cleaning tips to consider for the fall. · Clean out and cover your air conditioner for the winter. · Cut tree limbs that overhang your home; mice may use them as a highway into your house. Also, seal around the power line leading into your home and seal any small holes using steel wool with caulking over it; or you can use metal flashing. · Clean out your dryer vent and hose for good fire prevention practices. · Change your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors' batteries. · Prevent birds from accidentally entering your home through your chimney with a chimney cap. You can find this at most hardware stores. · Clean out gutters for winter and check for leaks using a garden hose. If you have a leak, you can plug it by using some aluminum gutter sealant (found in most hardware stores). Also, if you have a lot of trees, it may be a good idea to invest in gutter screens to cover them from leaves and debris (also, found in most hardware stores). 905-632-1414 I have Ingrown Toenails. What is the Q: cause of this and can it be prevented? Q. How should I begin? What paint colours should I choose? How do I create a flow? A. There is no short answer; but below are "SimpleTips" to help get you started. · Avoid painting first and trying to match furnishings later. · Whether you are starting fresh and or just freshening up your space, draw colours from items that inspire you - fabrics, artwork, area carpets, wall paper... In order to coordinate your color scheme. · If possible, when choosing colors, have samples on hand, or least pictures to help guide you. · Never choose from small chips without testing the color first. · If large chips are available I strongly advise purchasing the samples. If not, actual paint samples (testers) are available. It is well worth the small investment! · Remember the lighting at the paint store will be entirely different from the lighting in your home. ·Test areas and view samples in various lights. See if you like the colors at different times of the day and night and how they gel with each other. · If unsure, when coordinating/ matching colors, especially in open concept homes, ask a professional to complete the comparison. A: Ingrown toenails are nails that pierce the skin as they grow out. They make the surrounding skin red, painful to pressure and can lead to infection.There are multiple causes of Ingrown Toenails. The most common cause is a high curvature of the nail resulting in increased pressure against the skin at the edge of the nail. Fleshy toes also are predisposed to getting ingrown as the flesh pushes against the skin eventually allowing the nail to pierce through. Very frequently though, ingrown toenails are the result of improper nail cutting technique. General prevention advice for Ingrown Toenails is to cut your nails straight across, being careful not to cut up into the sides of the nail. Treatment of Ingrown Toenails can vary from ongoing care to permanent solutions where the curved nail is corrected,thereby reducing pressure at the edge of the nail. Tip: Grays are the new neutral. Consider Farrow & Ball & Benjamin Moore's variety of Gray options for a soft restful pallet that's easy to live with! With these considerations in mind have fun and let the colours inspire you! Happy rolling! Talk to your Chiropodist (Foot Care Specialist) about the various treatment options available to you as well as nail cutting advice specific to your foot type. Call to schedule your appointment today at 905-632-1414. Established 2006 | 1200 Speers Road Unit 10 Oakville L6L 2X4 905.845.9923 | pat@maidshomeservices.com | www.themaids.com Call 905.334.3583 · www.fitzbydesign.ca shona@fitzbydesign.ca