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11 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, August 6, 2009 TRAFALGAR RIDGE OPT0METRY 2387 Trafalgar Rd. Oakville (HomeSense/Winners Plaza) Dr. Errol Noronha Making Lives Better One Visit At A TimeTM Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Inc. 905-338-0377 Dr. Rosenblat D.D.S. Hopedale Shopping Centre Suite 220, 2nd Floor Office: 905.257.3452 Website: www.nursenextdoor.com Lori Paton RN, RRT Nurse Next Door's services range from a 3 hour a week concierge service to an onsite 24 hr per day Registered Nurse. 905-827-0301 Question: What can I do to protect my eyes during the summer months? Q: A: What should I do if my child has a tooth knocked out? Kids can find many ways to knock out teeth. Swimming pool accidents seem to be the biggest cause this time of year. Running on slippery, slick cement and ceramic pool surfaces sends many children headfirst into the ground, often causing chipped or displaced teeth. And diving into shallow waters and hitting the bottom can push a tooth up and can fracture the supporting bone. First, if a tooth is loosened, push it gently back in to position and have the child bite down to keep it in position until you can see a dentist or go to hospital emergency room. If a tooth does get knocked out, find the tooth and holding it not by the root but the part you normally see ( the crown) rinse it and if you can, try to put the tooth back in the socket. If you can't don't let it dry out. Place the tooth in the mouth between the cheek and teeth to keep it moist until you see your dentist. If you cannot store it in the mouth or if you are worried your child may swallow the tooth, wrap it in clean gauze or cloth and put it in milk. For the best chance of re-implanting the tooth in the socket successfully, you must see your dentist within 30 minutes. When a tooth is re-implanted, the dentist will then bond it to adjacent teeth to stabilize it. How long a re-implanted tooth lasts depends on its condition and how long it took to put back, but even a short time can make a worthwhile difference. Have a safe, healthy summer! Q: What is Palliative Care? Pallia ve care provides relief to a terminally-ill person through symptom management and pain management. The goal is not to cure, but to provide comfort and maintain the highest possible quality of life for as long as life remains. Pallia ve care also provides social, cultural, emo onal, and spiritual support. Pallia ve care may be delivered in a hospital, hospice, or at home. The concept of Pallia ve Care can o en be both foreign and frightening to the general public. But the Ontario Pallia ve Care Associa on believes that how we treat those who are dying in our community reflects who we are as a society. If you would like more informa on regarding Pallia ve Care op ons please call Nurse Next Door or visit www.ontariopallia vecare.org Making Lives Better One Visit At A TimeTM Answer: It is very important to protect the health of your eyes whenever you are outside. Sunglasses are essential in protecting against glare and dangerous ultraviolet rays. They are also important around water as you may be exposed to more glare due to reflections. Choose a pair of sunglasses with lenses that screen out 99 to 100% of UVA an enses and UVB rays as well as 90% of visible li h ll f i ibl lights. Kid Kids who may not leave their sunglass on should be protected with large, wide brimmed hats. UV radiation has also been linked to cataract development and macular degeneration. Make sure you and your family are well protected from these harmful rays! NEW PATIENTS & WALK-INS WELCOME Great things star t with a warm healthy smile. the dentist@dentistry4.com www.dentistry4.com CABINET REFACING TRANSFORM YOUR EXISTING KITCHEN TO YOUR DREAM KITCHEN! go fro less t m th ha n this for to nk is ou thi y BEFORE SAVE UP TO $ WITH THE NEW HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT 529 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE 1350 1-888-350-8752 W W W. G R A N I T E T R A N S F O R M AT I O N S . C O M W W W. G R A N I T E T R A N S F O R M AT I O N S . C A