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Its second annual child car
seat’ safety’ check over, the &
-Skeena Health Unit again rates
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By SHIRLEY HUMPHREY
Did You Know That...
periodontal disease is one of
the mst common diseases
known to man? Periodontal
disease, or gum disease, is se-
cond only to the common
cold. Four out of five adults
have it and three-fourths of
“all teeth lost after the age of
35 are lost as a result of
periodontal disease. .

support the teeth. This in-
cludes the gum tissue and
bone. Plaque constantly
forms on our teeth. The pla-.
que consists of bacteria that
produce acids that irritate the
gums. Within 24 hours these
irritants can cause swollen,
red, bleeding gums.

Establishing a daily oral

and easiest way'to prevent
this disease. The most impor-
tant action an individual can
do is to remove the plaque
from the teeth. This may be

Periodontal disease is the .

_ infection of the ‘tissues that
- the teeth and gently seesaw:

: down through the contact.
-“e Curve the floss in a Cc
‘move up and down on each |

- @ Move the floss down below

care routine is the cheapest -

© If your tooth brush is pink,..
you are removing the plaque’:
and well on your way to get-
ting healthier gums. Keep up .
the good work! : i
‘What flossing tips can help.
you prevent periodontal
diseases? so
* Use a systematic pattern
when flossing so not to. miss -
a tooth.
e Avoid snapping floss bet-
ween the teeth, instead apply -
pressure against the sides of

shape around the teeth and .
side of a tooth.

gum line until you meet slight
resistance. .

« Flossing is a skill that re-
quires practice and patience
so please persevere, your
teeth are worth it!

It is important to visit a
dentist regularly to have your
complete mouth checked for
disease. At that time the den-

sored by the health unit and

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‘said the organizers are consider-

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done by brushing and floss- «<1; will recommend specific

mg daily. , treatment for your teeth and
__ Next time you are at the gums, The calculus (tartar)
dentist please ask the dental geposits, if present, will need
team members to help youin to be removed by a dentist or
learning the cleaning techni- hygienist.
ques that will best help you. Once the teeth are deposit
What brushing tips can free and smooth is is easier
help you prevent periodontal for plaque to be brushed and

disease? flossed from the teeth.
eUse a soft nylon Whatever the condition of
toothbrush. yuour teeth and gums, the

"Use a systematic pattern
for brushing the teeth.
* Aim. the bristles at a 45
degree angle in to the gum
. lirie, this is where the plaque
collects. .
_#Use-a small vibratory
movement to loosen and lift
‘. the plaque, feel the bristles in

responsibility for daily dental
health lies with each in-
dividual for they only can
remove the plaque.

- What are your questions
and concerns? Write us at:
“Did You Know That...?",
c/o Skeena Health Unit, .
4412, Kalam St., Terrace,

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"Mills Memorial hospital is
planning to hold five clinics for
‘diabetics during the next three
months, . .
Youth clinics will be held on
Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Tuesday
Dec. 3.
-. Insulin dependent diabetics
are offered a one-day refresher
session on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and
a two-day clinic on Nov. 19 and phoning Joan Marr, hospital
26, again both Tuesdays. * dietician, at 638-4050.

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Those interested in taking
part in any of the above are
reminded a doctor’s referral is
required to participate. More
information can be obtained by

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Public health nurse Debra J
Zorn said 37 car seats were
checked ‘during the six-hour
event which was jointly spon-

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1.C.B.C, That’s up nearly 25
per cent from last year.
Although those checking the
car seats found most to be pro-
perly installed and their oc-
cupants correctly harnessed,

“She said there were also 471 1D Keith . :

several . cases where booster SEE ee Ty ee -
seast were being used in the ieee 7
vehicle’ when the’ child should : He
still have been in a toddler seat.

After assessing the results of
this year’s safety check, Zorn

ing a change of location next
year.

’ This year the event was again
held at the 1.C.B.C. claims cen-
tre on Keith Ave. However, 4
location in ihe downtown core
is now being considered as a
way Saf increasing public par-
ticipation even further.

‘She -said monthly . ‘mini-
checks’? are also “being con-
sidered, these to be held in
various, convenient locations
around the city.

Zom said those who missed
the safety check can still obtain §
information and advice on child
car seats by phoning the health
unit at 638-3310.

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