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6 - THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009Making the mouth a healthier placeby John BellWE expect our teeth tolast a lifetime; however, itseems the standard of oralhealth care in Australia –especially in regionalareas of Australia – leavesquite a bit to be desired.Recent studies indicatethat Australians havelower standards of oralhealth than almost anyother developed country.In part, this problem isdue to a shortage ofskilled oral health carepractitioners, but thereare strategies that we canpersonally put intopractice that will helpprevent tooth decay andgum disease occurring –strategies that werehighlighted during therecent National DentalHealth Awareness Week.The most commoncause of oral healthproblems is plaque.Plaque is a thin, stickyfilm which builds up onthe teeth. It is producedby a combination ofsaliva, bacteria and food.The bacteria fermentsugars in the foodforming acids that erodethe tooth enamel. Plaquealso damages the gums aswell.The plaque can beremoved by brushing andflossing, but it quicklyreforms. When it stays onthe teeth for longer that afew days, it hardens intotartar (or calculus) thatacts a reservoir forbacteria. The tarter thenneeds to be removed by adentist.For some good tips on howto keep your teeth longterm, and how to keepthose tissues that supportthe teeth healthy as well,get hold of the Fact Cardtitled Oral Health. It’savailablefrompharmacies aroundAustralia that provide thePharmaceutical Society’sSelf Care healthinformation.For a start, brush yourteeth twice a day –morning and bedtime –with a soft toothbrushand a fluoride toothpaste.Take the time to brushcarefully and gently alongthe tongue, or use atongue cleaner, asbacteria can thrive on thetongue, too.A low fluoride toothpasteis recommended forchildren aged 18 monthsto 6 years, and forchildren under the age of18 months brushingwithout a paste is best.To completely removeplaque and food frombetween the teeth weshould also floss once aday (rinse thoroughlyafter flossing) or useinterdental brushes. Theappropriate flossingtechnique is detailed onthe Oral Health card.Healthy eating makeshealthy teeth and gums.Avoid sweet sugarydrinks and snacks; and ifyou do snack betweenmeals, rinse the mouthwith water afterwards.Smoking increases therisk of gum disease andoral cancer; so it’sanother good reason toquit smoking. Smokingalso contributes to drymouth, itself a factor incausing teeth and gumdisease.Saliva (we normallysecrete about 1.5 litres aday) assists speech, tasteand swallowing andprepares food fordigestion. A good flow ofsaliva also helps preventtooth decay and protectsagainst mouth and guminfections.Saliva productioncommonly decreases withage, but apart fromsmoking, there are otherfactors which reduce theflow of saliva such asalcohol and caffeinecontaining drinks (theyGALLOWAYSPHARMACYKING STREET SCOTTSDALEcan be dehydrating),snoring and breathingthrough the mouth, andalso certain medicines.In fact medicines arethe most common causeof dry mouth. If you’resuffering from chronic orcontinual dry mouth,check with yourpharmacist to see if oneor more medicines couldbe the cause. Of course,sometimes thesemedicines are essential,but there are ways tominimise the dryness.Special gels, sprays,toothpastes, gums andmouthwashes areavailable.For more informationon keeping your mouth,teeth and gums fresh andclean and disease free,check out the fact cardson Oral Health and DryMouth.Farmsafe and CGUInsurance launch 2009farm safety awardsFARM-RELATED injuries cause an horrific 100 deaths, 6500 hospitaladmissions and almost 6000 workers’ compensation claims in Australiaevery year, and represent an annual burden of $1.29 billion on the farmingcommunity.While there has been significant progress, farm safety remains a bigissue in regional and rural Australia. As Australia’s largest regional andrural insurer CGU Insurance has announced it will continue to supportFarmsafe Australia to work to improve safety on the farm.Farmsafe and CGU Insurance established the biannual awards in2007 to recognise people and groups that have contributed toimproved farm safety.The Farmsafe Farmer Awards are designed to reinforce the importanceof better farm health and safety practices by recognising thosethat are leading the way in this critical area for regional and rural communities.Farmsafe Australia Executive Officer John Temperley said that whilefarm safety had received increased attention over the last decade, injurystatistics showed that much more still needed to be done.“Every farm-related death and injury is avoidable and we must stopthis loss of life and reduced quality of life,” he said. “Farm-relateddeaths and injuries also create a significant economic burden for bothfarmers and the communities they live in.”According to Farmsafe, tractors, farm vehicles, quad bikes and farmmachinery are the biggest cause of death on farms, while dams, riversand creeks are also major problem areas for children on farms. Morethan 60% of farmers and farm workers have some level of hearing losswhich is largely attributable to long-term exposure to high noise levels.ENGINEERINGBRANCHFABRICATIONSPTY LTDSTATION ROAD, BRANXHOLM(Operating as Dorset Crane Hire)20 and 40 TONMOBILE CRANEFor Hireand General Engineering availablethroughout the North-East• BRUCE BRANCH 0419 583 019• WORKSHOP: 6354 6103ACCOUNTANTGREGORYREYNOLDSACCOUNTING“Offering a professional friendly service forclients at a price that represents value”• SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING •TAX RETURNS • BUSINESS ACTIVI-TY STATEMENTSMONDAY TOFRIDAY 9AM -5PM21 KING ST.,SCOTTSDALEPHONE: 6352 3599FUNERAL SERVICESREX LETHBORGAND SONSIncorporatingTamar Valley FuneralsPROFESSIONAL & CARING SERVICESERVING ALL AREAS & DENOMINATIONSScottsdale 6352 2659Tamar Valley 6382 4124Mobile 0419 308 99024 Hour, Seven Day ServiceBusinessServicesGuideWOOD HEATERSShepherd’sMaintenance, Repairsand Spraying ServiceAre LICENSEDinstallers & RepairersFor all wood heaters &combustion stoves. Prepareyours for winter now.Enquiries to Gary ShepherdPh 0408 527 705TILINGWALLAND FLOORTILINGKEITH RAYNERPH: 0437 246 389WIN PRIZES!!!Beat the Monday Blues.Buy at the Cottage Bakery onMondays to go in to our specialWEEKLY PRIZE DRAW. PLUS!!!All entries go in to our MONTHLYDRAW of fresh fruit and vegetables.Ph: REFRIGERATION& Heat PumpsAND HEAT PUMPS• Heat pump salesinstallations & repairs• All automotive &machinery A/C repairs• All refrigeration repairs , domesticand commercialServicing the northand the north-eastPh: 0427 267 327BUS CHARTER29 SEATER BUSAvailable for hire, socialfunctions, sporting clubs etcPh Fiona Bennett6353 2322or 0418 175 305PLUMBERN E PLUMBING& DRAINAGELICENSED PLUMBING• Domestic, commercial,industrial and gas fitting.• LOCAL installers of DUXAiroheat or Sunpro solarhot water systems.• Environmentally friendly.REBATES UP TO $2800. cond. applyCALL ADAMfor a quote0419 579 436TOWINGDORSETTILT TRAYSERVICE• 24 hr towtruck- 20t winch• GeneralcartagePh: Rex Rainbow on 0419 583 001or 6352 2040 U.H.F CH 40TOURS & BUS SERVICE• TOURS • TRANSFERS • CHARTERSANDLIMOUSINESERVICE•SCENIC • WINE •GOLF • FISHING •TOURS(INCLUDING FLINDERS ISLAND)WEEKLY BUS SERVICE•BRIDPORT TO LAUNCESTON •DAY TRIPS OR EXTENDEDEnquiries and bookings contact Rob Hammond:Mobile 0407 008 093, Ph / Fax 6356 1613BUILDER/PAINTERA.J. SINGLINEMain St., RingaroomaBUILDER & PAINTERFor all your - - -• Building • Painting • Fascia &• Guttering • Barn Repairs & BuildingEnquiries phone:-6353 2332or0418 530 086TOURS & LIMOUSINES• TOURS • TRANSFERS • CHARTERSADVENTURETOURSON FLINDERS ISLAND•SCENIC • FISHING • HUNTING • GOLF • BOWLSPersonalised guided tours & packagesfor special interests groups.Enquiries and bookings contactRob Hammond: Mobile 0407 008 093WELDINGBRIDPORTWelding andMaintenance309 Waterhouse Road BridportMobile: 0488 503 255Ph: 6356 1218MAINTENANCEDorsetContractMaintenanREGISTERED INSTALLEROF CEILING INSULATIONavailable for government rebate• Repairs & Maintenance of all household &business premises • Clean roofs, gutters & fasciasRoger Reynolds0418 587 565Phone 6352 4112ENGINEERINGATHENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCERA 69, Ten Mile Track, Scottsdale• General welding / metal fabrication• Fitting / machining• Labour Hire•Portable align boring•Site maintenance•Machinery repairs and overhaulsStockists of Rycohydraulic hoses & fittingsPh Adam 0419 586 546 or 6352 2703FUNERAL SERVICESCovering the entire North-EastOn call 24 hours - 7 days a weekTelephone Gaye Simmons on6356 1542 or 0438 561 542or phone Jan on 0407 127 119REAL ESTATEHayley KerrisonOFFICE: 22 King St,Scottsdale. 7260Ph: (03) 6352 4155Fax: 6352 3566Setting the RealEstate StandardYou DeserveAndrew Bennett
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST !9, 2009 THE NORTH EASTERN ADVERTISER - 7Plea for volunteerhelp heededby Tony ScottThe constant search forvolunteers at theScottsdale VisitorInformation Centre hasbeen helped out byBridestowe Estatelavender farm.Thevisitorinformation centre’sstatus as a “yellow i”facility requires it toopen seven days a week,but it’s always stretchedto find enough volunteerhours to provide theservice.Centre co-ordinatorRosemary Calder put outa call for help frombusinesses, particularlytourism operators, whichbenefit most directlyfrom the centre’soperation, and waspleased to be answeredby Bridestowe Estate.“It’s quite a mutuallybeneficial arrangementwe’ve come up with,”Mrs Calder said.“Through the winterwhen things are a littlequieter at the lavenderfarm, they offered toprovide a staff memberwho might otherwise bestood down to bolster ourvolunteer ranks for oneday a fortnight.“But it quicklyshowed what a benefit itwas, so they decided todouble the donation oftime to a shift per week.”Mrs Calder said theMeals on WheelsMonday August 24 - B. WiseTuesday August 25 - Mr & Mrs W CalderWednesday August 26 - P TaylorThursday August 27 - Mr & Mrs WilloughbyFriday August 28 - Miss J Staggagreement was that thevolunteer would notonly promote the hostbusiness, but havinginside knowledge ofthat particular productthey were invited tobrief other volunteersand could obviouslypass on information tovisitors.“I understand theyquickly noticed a pickupin visitors who hadcalled at the centre.”Bridestowe also sawan advantage in keepstaff employed throughthe quieter times sothey would still beavailable when businesspicks up again ratherthan have them findother work.Volunteer SandraForbes-Ewan said sheappreciated the change.“It’s interesting toexperience anotherperspective of tourism,especially with visitorswho have no setitinerary and have timefor a chat about whatthey might like to see ordo in the area,” she said.Your guide tothe businessservices of theNorth-East• Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre volunteer Rosie Watson (left) discusses the centre’s brochuredisplay with industry-provided colleague Sandra Forbes-Ewan.Community Events• The North-Eastern Advertiser, offers a free service to local organisations and groups who wish to publicise thedates of significant events of interest to the community. Information must be provided to our office by FRIDAYWednesday August 26 - Presbyterian Ladies birthday.Guest speakers, fellowship, singing and afternoon tea. Allwelcome.Wednesday September 9 - Reunion for boarders SalvationArmy Tower House Hostel, Launceston. Enquiries Ph 63314670 or 6326 3879• Mental Health Counsellor Ph 6352 5535: Monday to Friday• Laurel House counsellor: Last Monday of each month atDorset Community House• The Heart Foundation ‘Scottsdale Strutters', meet and walkevery Tuesday at 9.30am, Hedley street car park (behindANZ bank).• Dorset County Quilters meet every third Wednesday atUniting Church meeting room, 9-4pm.• The Haven drop-in centre at Uniting Church, Scottsdale.open every Thursday from 10-1.30pm.• Social worker for information, support and referrals,Scottsdale Day Centre, Ph 6352 5504. Tuesday Wednesday,and alternate Thursday.• Men's Shed is open, 9.30-3.00pm. All welcome. EveryMonday, Wednesday and Friday.• Friends of Aminya meeting. First Thursday.• Bridport CWA Meeting, 1.30pm. New members welcome.First Tuesday.• NE Regional Arts committee meetings. Last Friday eachmonth. Enq: Ph 0439 856 191.• NESM Hospital Auxiliary meeting. First Monday.• Dorset Rural Youth meeting, 7.30pm. The second Mondayof each month.• N.E. Horticultural Society meeting. Ph 6356 1261. Everysecond Monday of each month.• Bridport Bowls Club social bowls, all welcome especiallynew players. Every Tuesday 1.30pm• Salvation Army Friendship Club, 11.30am. ThirdWednesday of month.• Scottsdale Probus Club meets at Scottsdale Hotel, 10.00am.Every fourth Wednesday.• Bridport Combined Probus Club meets at Ex-ServicesClub, 10.00am. Every fourth Friday (each month).• CWA market, 10am, CWA Hall, Bridport. Every secondSaturday of each month.• N.E. Field Naturalists outing. Ph 6352 3004. Every secondSaturday.• Bridport Coastcare meetings, Mermaids Pool car park, 9-12noon; every fourth Sunday; bring secateurs and gloves. Ph:0419 306 285.• Bridport RSL Sub-Branch meeting, 5.00pm. Clubrooms,Bridport. Every second Wednesday.• NSAA North-East Sub Branch, Scottsdale RSL Club, 4pm.Second Wednesday each month.• Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, St Barnabas Church Hall(at rear) every Wednesday night 7-8.30 pm. All welcome.Enquiries Jill Ph: 6352 3927.• Nabowla Community Assoc. meets on the third Sunday ofevery alternate month at 3pm Nabowla Memorial Hall. Allwelcome.• Lietinna Hall - available for parties, Christmas break-ups,and fundraisers. Enq: 6352 2166, 0419 522 017.BUILDER / HANDY MANDennis Smith• Home maintenance• Repairs• Renovations• Alterations• Reasonable ratesNO JOB TOO SMALLPhone 0428 507 095ENGINEERING0428 635 410www.clarkmet.com.auJEWELLERSNorth East JewellersTedora & LovelinksClearance Sale•Tedora Buy 1item 10 % discount•Buy 2 items 20 % discount• Buy 3 or more 30 %discountLovelinks 10%discount off all stockTREE REMOVALCONCRETE & LANDSCAPEBridport PremixConcrete & LandscapeGarden suppliesLot 11 Heckrath Rd (off the Waterhouse Rd)NEW IN for your Gardening Pleasure!!ORGANIC MUSHROOM COMPOST• Crushed Brick and White Pebbles• Amazing organic fertilizer mulch/dirt foryour garden • Pea StrawAND LOTS MORE... Call in andsee what else we have or give Steve a call....Ph 0419 561 469GARDENSCLMGarden Care• Lawns mowed • Edges trimmed• Heavy duty brush cutting • Weedsremoved and controlled • Pressurecleaning, e.g. houses, pathways,rubbish removal. • Hedge trimming• Small Welding jobs e.g. gates etc.• Gutters cleaned. 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