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Weekly Community Newspaper Page 8 www.TheTownCommon.com February 14 - 20, 2018 Call 978-462-6162 www.visitingangels.com/newburyport Senior Care for Peace of Mind. • Meal Preparation • Errands • Assistance with Mobility • Friendly Companionship • Respite Care for Families • Light Housekeeping • Bathing Assistance • Alzheimer/Dementia Care • Up to 24 Hour Care • Medication Reminders www.visitingangels.com/newburyport www.VistingAngels.com 978-462-6162 Avoid a HORROR SHOW When selling your home. Contact your Advertising Consultant today! P: 978-948-8696 • F: 978-948-2564 advertise@thetowncommon.com *Call/email today for your FREE copy of Kathryn’s new book. It will tell you all you need to know about selling your home stress free. Shipping is FREE, too. Kathryn O’Brien kathrynobrien@remax.net (978) 465-1322 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It could be risky to push for a project you believe in but others are wary of. Never mind. If you trust your facts, follow your courageous Aries heart and go with it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your enthusiasm sparks renewed interest in a workplace project that once seemed headed for deletion. Support from supervisors helps you make all necessary changes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A colleague might be a bit too contrary when your ideas are being discussed (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc. in the workplace. A demand for an explanation could produce some surprises all around. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Try to avoid distractions at a time when maintaining stability in a fluid situation is essential. There’ll be time enough later for the Moon Child to enjoy some well-earned fun and games. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Stop wasting energy licking your wounded pride. Instead, put the lessons you learned from that upsetting experience to good use in an upcoming opportunity. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You love being busy. But try not to make more work for yourself than you need to. Get help so that you don’t wind up tackling tasks that are better left to others. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your usually balanced way of assessing situations could be compromised by some so-called new facts. Check them out before making any shift in judgment. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might feel angry over an unexpected shift in attitude by someone you trusted. But this could soon turn in your favor as more surprising facts come out. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Love rules everywhere for all amorous Archers, single or attached. It’s also a good time to restore friendships that might have frayed over the years. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It’s not always easy for the proud Goat to forgive past slights. But clearing the air could help establish a better climate for that important upcoming venture. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Good news: Your skillful handling of a recent matter has won admiration from someone who could be influential in any upcoming decisions involving you. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You continue to welcome new friends into the widening circle of people whom you hold dear. One of those newcomers might soon have something special to tell you. BORN THIS WEEK: You love nature and inspire others to follow your example of concern for the planet’s well-being. W A N T E D for Inside/Outside Sales VERY Generous Commissions, Quality Leads, Supportive Team, Flexible Schedule, No cap on earnings! This opportunity truly pays well for attentive, consistent, and persistent individuals. Bonuses and Perks too! Andover Newbury home office *Supply is limited so call/email today Specializing in “New Beginnings, Happy Endings and Smooth Transactions.” Perfect Position for recent/current Marketing Grads or Mother's looking for a flexible schedule Only SERIOUS candidates need apply! The Town Common Send your resume to editor@thetowncommon.com
February 14 - 20, 2018 www.TheTownCommon.com Page 9 Health & Wellness BY J. PETER ST. CLAIR, DMD I attended a continuing education seminar this past week entitled, “Making it Easy for Patients to Say Yes”. The name of the seminar is a bit deceiving. You would think that it was about how to “sell” people into dental treatment. It was quite the opposite. I am a firm believer in educating patients about their own dental health with the help of things like photography, which I discussed last week. I also think it is important to spend as much time as necessary to bring the patient’s dental I.Q. to a level that allows them to make more educated decisions about the degree of dental health they wish to achieve. Some people require more time than others and some are not interested in the dialogue. Although this seminar did confirm that educated patients make better decisions, it highlighted the fact that it is more important for the dentist to understand the patient and where they are in their life. In order for this to happen it takes time to build relationships with people. This sounds pretty basic. However, the presenter of this seminar, who is a well-known The most fun I’ve had this winter is studying digital photography as I stay home avoiding the cold weather, and the flu and crowds. Setting up indoor studios, experimenting with lighting on vintage glassware and corralling the pets for a photo shoot -- it’s been a great way to develop a new hobby. Why photography? It can strengthen our memory as we need to remember settings and pay attention to composition. It can give us pleasure and raise self-esteem Brighter Smiles... figure in the dental world, felt that this relationship-based aspect of dental care is missing in most dental offices. Why? The cost to run a dental business, and many times the influence from insurance companies, creates the need to speed things up. Shortening the time the dentist/physician spends with the patient is a common goal in health care these days. Most patients who require extensive dental treatment know that they have issues. They may not understand the extent of their issues, but they know things are not right. It is easy to move patients toward treatment if they have pain or something is broken. However, patients who may not have pain or broken teeth, but still have dental needs, require a different approach. Before any educating is done or before any treatment is discussed, it is vital for the dentist to understand more about the person behind the teeth. Sure, there are patients who come into an office and just want a tooth extracted, or know they need a root canal, but most people who go to the dentist have the desire to keep their teeth and be healthy. The fact of the matter is, even if the patient knows they need extensive work, they may not be in the right place in their lives to accomplish this goal. There is no disputing that dentistry can be expensive, especially if you are in need of significant work. There are many options out there for people who as we (and others) appreciate our results. Photography is art, and it awakens our creativity. Best of all, for now, it can be done indoors. If you want to step up from snapping pics with a cellphone, try taking a free online photography course to get ideas about what kind of camera you might want. Explore one of the free online classes through Harvard Extension School, or check YouTube. Focus on those that produce pictures that are most attractive to you. Call your local camera store and ask for recommendations about classes and cameras. Go online and look for “Digital Photography for Seniors for Dummies,” by Mark Justice Hinton, or other photography You're The Boss require more extensive care. You can choose lower cost options such as franchised dental offices where you may not see the same dentist every time, or you can choose one of the many great private dentists we have in our area. However, the key is – what is suitable for you? The dental insurance industry is a broken system and it is unfortunately getting worse. Northern Essex Fuel Corp. Automatic Delivery 24 Hour Burner Service Reliable . Honest . Friendly Service (978)388-5240 Prices subject to change. The Town back a beautiful Common smile? If possible, choose your provider based on who you want to go to. Use whatever dental benefits you have but develop a relationship with a provider who takes the time to understand your specific situation. Does a real estate agent show everyone the same house? Do they show everyone the most expensive house? They show them what fits into their life at that particular time. Dentistry should be approached the same way. It may not be the right time in your life to have the four bedroom house and the three car garage. But, having a good solid roof over your head that is comfortable is important to everyone. You can always upgrade. 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.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/ blog. Senior Scene Indoors? Try Photography books for seniors. You’ll learn how to select photo equipment in your price range, set up shots, handle light and more. If you need to buy a camera, do you want a big camera or a small one? You can find excellent compact point-and-shoot cameras that will fit in your pocket for a few hundred dollars. If you want a bigger Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera, learn what different lens can do. Explore stock photography websites to get ideas for indoor photography you can do now. By the time warm weather returns, you’ll be ready to go outdoors with your new skills. Recycle This Newspaper (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. Dr. Laura anne Potvin, P.C. oPtoMetriStS EYE CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Dr. nYLa LaMBert Dr. KatHLeen Horn Dr. CatHLeen DouCette NOw LOCATED AT 939 SALEM ST., GROvELAND 978-374-8991 RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER SHARE THE GIFT OF READING $2.69 per gallon 100 gallon min (978)374-1540 All Phases of Dental Care Including: • Grinding/Clenching/TMJ Therapy • Sleep Apnea/Snoring Treatment Are you holding Making your smile beautiful changes the way people look at you and the way you look at yourself. 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