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Page 10 www.TheTownCommon.com November 22 - 28, 2017 The perfect gift for yourself or loved one! Integrated Massage: Hot Stone, Lomi Lomi, Deep Tissue, Therapeutic Gift Certficates renewmt.massagetherapy.com Are you holding back a beautiful smile? Making your smile beautiful changes the way people look at you and the way you look at yourself. All Phases of Dental Care Including: • Grinding/Clenching/TMJ Therapy • Sleep Apnea/Snoring Treatment Learn More: www.stclairdmd.com Please call our office to schedule a comlimentary 30-minute consultation. 151 Central Street, Rowley | 978-948-2030 ReNew Body Mind Spirit 10 Prince Place Newburyport, MA Mon - Sat by appt. 978.491.7095 • Motorcycles • Boats • PWC • Repairs • Maintenance • Inspections Health & Wellness By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD There are a lot of things that happen to the body during pregnancy. The oral cavity, the gateway to the rest of the body, is part of that. In a recent survey conducted by an insurance company, it was found that more than 75% of pregnant women and new mothers experience an oral health problem. The survey also found that almost half of the surveyed women did not visit the dentist during pregnancy despite having dental problems. The researchers cited cost as one of the main reasons why pregnant women do not go to the dentist, and they found that women without dental benefits were twice as likely as those with benefits to not visit the dentist during pregnancy. However, their conclusion was that healthcare professionals may be able to increase the amount of women who prioritize oral health by simply talking to women about the importance of visiting the dentist. It is important for pregnant women to visit the dentist because all infections, including Are you already dreading the holidays? If you are, you’re not alone. Many seniors feel the pressures of lack of money at this time of year, or the even bigger burden of loneliness because family has moved away and friends have passed away. While there are no fixes for these, there are some steps you can take to feel better and maybe enjoy the holidays. * Grab the newspaper, a piece Brighter Smiles... ones in the oral cavity, may impact the health of their baby. In addition, according to the study, hormonal changes throughout pregnancy can increase the risk for periodontal disease. I remember when I decided to go to dental school, my grandmother told me that she had all of her teeth at 82, except for the four she lost – one for each of her pregnancies. Now, I’m not sure what her frequency was back in those days of visiting a dentist, but the mere fact that she could correlate tooth loss with pregnancy always stuck in my head. She, and the medical community, did not know back then that the risk for gum disease increased during pregnancy. We also did not know what effects this increase in inflammation did to the rest of the body, including the developing baby. We know more now. For pregnant women, any infection, including tooth decay and gum disease, has the added possibility of affecting the baby’s health. Healthcare providers need to spend more time explaining the connection between oral health and overall wellness before, during, and after pregnancy. While it is important to acknowledge the frequent reasons for avoiding the dentist and offer insight into overcoming potential barriers -- such as providing details of paper and a pen. Make a list of all the free events in your area and plan to attend at least some of them. * Call the volunteer services at the hospital and sign up to work certain holidays so that employees can take a day off. You could man the front desk, push the magazine and book cart or deliver packages to patients. * Check senior centers to see what events they might be hosting. Ask if they’re joining with the community children’s fund and will be wrapping presents. If they’re planning a bus trip to a big city to see plays or do sightseeing, chances are the costs will be affordable at group A Pregnancy Barrier Senior Scene Are You Dreading the Holidays? about what services are covered under a preventive visit and upfront communications about treatment costs for restorative services -- educating about the potential consequences of failure to control dental problems should be first and foremost. The takeaway is to “bring oral health into the conversation about overall health during preventive checkups,” the survey authors concluded. “Educating patients regarding the importance of regular dental exams, home care, and the potential impact of oral health on overall health as often as possible will have an incremental positive effect on the patient.” It is clear from this study that cost is an issue for pregnant women (it is for the general population too) when it comes to getting dental care. If finances are the barrier, talk to your dental office to see how they can make it work for you. Don’t let lack of “insurance” be a barrier. Be an advocate for yourself. I’ll have more on this in future columns. Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to healthcentered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at jpstclair@stclairdmd.com. You can view all previously written columns at www.stclairdmd.com. pricing. * Will any of the local churches be hosting free holiday dinners? Consider going. Call to ask if they need help setting up beforehand. * Check out a tall stack of books from the library for your at-home days. You might discover a new author you like. While you’re at the library, offer to sign up for book shelving if others aren’t available on their regular schedule. While nothing can take the place of having family and friends with you over the holidays, alternating busy days with relaxing ones at home can help make the holidays less stressful. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
November 22 - 28, 2017 www.TheTownCommon.com Page 11 Continued from page 9 your donation dollars come to light. Thank you in advance for your efforts to help make our community merry and bright! ------------------------------------------------------------ NEWBURYPORT - November Learn to Skate USA enrollment is now open! The Merrimack Valley Skating Club will hold classes on Sundays at 4pm and Thursdays at 6pm. Specialized and fun Learn to Skate USA classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and figure skating skill development. Learn to Skate USA is endorsed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speed Skating. Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges throughout the series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult. Classes run as 6-7 week sessions continuously throughout the year. Each member of the Merrimack Valley Skating Club coaching staff is a credentialed professional who has successfully completed a comprehensive background screeni ng process through the National Center for Safety Initiatives. Visit www.thegrafrink.com for registration forms and detailed information regarding both programs. Classes fill up quickly so don’t hesitate! Please contact Nikki in the front office at 978-462-8112 or nikki@thegrafrink.com with any questions. ------------------------------------------------------------ NEWBURYPORT - For details and to sign up for one of our group tours please contact the Council on Aging in Newburyport @ 978-462-0430. Please note: Reservations cannot be confirmed until payment is received. December 5 – Michael Buble Christmas Tribute – At Danversport Yacht Club, starring the #1 Michael Buble Tribute Artist Scott Keo; luncheon choice of Stuffed Chicken Breast or Baked Schrod. $89pp includes Transportation; $69pp Self Drive. December 9 – Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker – Join us for a Holiday Tradition @ the Boston Opera House - Saturday 1:30pm Matinee, Orchestra Center seating. Be transported to the magical world of the Sugar Plum Fairy and dancing snowflakes, create an annual tradition with family and friends. $99 pp Includes r/t motorcoach transportation, lunch on own. December 10 – Hu Ke Lau Christmas & Bright Nights – Enjoy a Hawaiian style Christmas Show @ Hu Ke Lau in Chicopee, MA followed by a shopping stop at the Holyoke Mall, then it’s on to the Bright Nights Holiday Lighting Display at Forest Park. $78pp includes luncheon choice of Prime Rib or Baked Schrod. ------------------------------------------------------------ NEWBURYPORT - Cantemus Chamber Chorus Sings in the Season - Cantemus Chamber Chorus’s winter program, Psalmists and Seers, reveals the solemn splendor and holy excitement of the holiday season, with Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms at its center. Its colorful Hebrew poetry and zigzagging rhythms proclaim the greatness of the season. The Midwife’s Tale, a Christmas cantata by Cambridge composer James Woodman, reflects in sonorous medieval poetry the mystery and awe of the Nativity. Other pieces on the program set the scene for a melodious, enchanting and heart-stirring season of true joy. The final piece, Lauridsen’s prayerful setting of James Agee’s poem Sure on This Shining Night, shimmers with the essence of tranquility and peace. Harp and percussion accompany the chorus, and a reception follows the concert. Tickets: adults, $25; seniors, $20; 21 & under, free. Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:30 pm, First Church Wenham, 1 Arbor St., Wenham. Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 4 pm, Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport. NEW VENUE! - Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 4 pm, First Church in Swampscott, 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott. ------------------------------------------------------------ NEWBURYPORT - “The Rose and the Night Star” will be presented by the 140-voice Newburyport Choral Society, the Greater Newburyport Children’s Chorus and orchestra at 8 PM on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th at 2:30 PM at the Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street, Newburyport. The concert will feature Saint-Saens’ Christmas Oratorio with additional seasonal favorites. For ticket purchase and further concert information visit www. newburyportchoralsociety.org. ------------------------------------------------------------ NEWBURYPORT - The YWCA Greater Newburyport is reaching out to the community for nominees for this year’s annual Nancy E. Peace Award. The award is given each year at the Martin Luther King Jr. Event to recognize someone in our community who has demonstrated (through volunteer or professional activities) a clear commitment to eliminating racism, fighting prejudice, and celebrating diversity in our community. Please share this information with co-workers, friends, and any other organizations you may be affiliated with in the Greater Newburyport community who may know of someone outstanding they would like to nominate. Nomination forms can be found on-line at www.ywcanewburyport.org ------------------------------------------------------------ ROWLEY - The Birds and the Bees. Cats and Dogs. Who knows what you’ll find at the 6th Annual Holiday Basket Raffle? Baskets have Continued on page 12 Northern Essex Fuel Corp. Automatic Delivery 24 Hour Burner Service Reliable . Honest . 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