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Weekly Community Newspaper Page 8 www.TheTownCommon.com September 12 - 18, 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 51% of marriages end in DIVORCE and house have to sell How will I get through this? What about the kids? How can I sell the house? Where will I go? Consult the EXPERT 978-465-1322 kathrynobrien@remax.net Contact your Advertising Consultant today! P: 978-948-8696 • F: 978-948-2564 advertise@thetowncommon.com Call for your copy today. Kathryn O’Brien *Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist* *Master’s Degree in Psychology* *Freelance Writer for Several Publications* *Over 1300 Homes SOLD* FREE confidential consultation FREE book Andover Newbury home office (c) 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With your Arian charm quotient at an almost all-time high this week, plus all the facts to back you up, you just might win over the last doubters to your proposal. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be in line for that job change you applied for. But be advised that you could be called on to defend your qualifications against supporters of other applicants. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a new approach to an old idea is one way to get beyond that workplace impasse. No such problems in your personal life, where things continue to flow smoothly. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be more forthcoming about your feelings concerning a proposed change either in your workplace or in your personal life. Your opinions are valuable. Don’t keep them hidden. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A changing situation in your life needs more patience than you appear to be willing to offer. Allowing it to develop at its own pace is the wisest course you can take at this time. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With more stability in your life -- on both personal and professional levels -- this could be a good time to strengthen relationships with both friends and colleagues. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) People have always relied on your integrity not only to get the job done, but to get it done right. So don’t be pressured by anyone into cutting corners to save time. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While others might get rattled over unexpected changes, your ability to adapt calmly and competently helps you make a positive impression during a crucial period. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A changing environment might be daunting for some, but the adventurous Sagittarian takes it all in stride. A friend from the past could awaken some meaningful memories. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With your selfassurance rising to full strength, the bold Goat should feel confident about opening up to new ventures as well as new relationships. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Reaching out to someone who has been unkind to you might not be easy. But in the long run it will prove to have been the right thing to do. A friend offers moral support. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your keen insight once again helps you work through a seemingly insoluble problem in your workplace. The weekend offers a good chance to develop new relationships. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a knack for finding details that others would overlook. You would make a fine research scientist. TIDE CHART 42o 49’N 070o 49’W SEP HIGH LOW SUN 12 Wed 1:50 9.50 2:13 9.48 8:18 -0.77 8:44 -0.83 6:19 6:58 13 Thurs 2:39 9.16 3:01 9.37 9:05 -0.47 9:34 -0.60 6:21 6:57 14 Fri 3:2 8.74 3:49 9.14 9:53 -0.08 10:25 -0.28 6:22 6:55 15 Sat 4:18 8.28 4:39 8.84 10:43 0.35 11:18 0.08 6:23 6:53 16 Sun 5:09 7.85 5:30 8.51 11:35 0.75 6:24 6:51 17 Mon 6:03 7.47 6:24 8.21 12:13 0.41 12:30 1.07 6:25 6:49 18 Tues 6:59 7.20 7:20 8.00 1:10 0.65 1:27 1.26 6:26 6:48 19 Wed 7:56 7.07 8:17 7.91 2:07 0.77 2:23 1.30 6:27 6:46 20 Thurs 8:53 7.09 9:12 7.94 3:02 0.77 3:17 1.23 6:28 6:44 SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 978-948-8696
September 12 - 18, 2018 www.TheTownCommon.com Page Health & Wellness By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD In a recent poll I read, people were asked if they would choose a cosmetic makeover, liposuction, facelift, or teeth whitening if money was no object. 52% of those surveyed said they would choose teeth whitening. While there are many ways to whiten teeth, including professionally in the dental office, consumers are spending over $1 billion per year on over-the-counter (OTC) whitening products. People want whiter teeth because it makes them look better. Almost all whitening products will lighten teeth to a certain extent because they all contain hydrogen peroxide or a derivative. The controlled environment of the dental office and the quality of the materials used usually provides the most predictable and most effective results. If you choose to use OTC products you will just want to be aware of the potential risks, the most common being overuse. All forms of tooth whitening can have side effects, including gum irritation and sensitive teeth. These side effects are normal and usually subside once the treatment A big percentage of retired seniors have only Social Security for income. The average Social Security benefit is $1409.91 per month. Taken together, those two facts can be scary, but less so if you make plans in advance. If you know you’ll have only Social Security, there are big steps you can take now. Consider moving to a location with a lower cost of living or a warm climate. Share your home with someone, possibly another senior. Wait as long as possible before collecting Social Security. It’s the smaller steps, however, Brighter Smiles... has stopped or shortly thereafter. When your teeth are whitened under a dentist’s supervision, he or she will be able to detect any adverse side effects the bleaching may have and give suggestions to correct. If you choose to whiten on your own, it is best to make your dental team aware of the use of those products to help guide you. The issue with overusing whitening products is the continuous assault of the pulp or nerve of the tooth through any exposed dentinal or root surface by the bleaching gel. If the whitening is causing tooth sensitivity it means the gel is affecting the pulp of the tooth in some way. In the short-term that’s usually not an issue and the pulp recovers. In my experience it is very rare to see permanent damage done to teeth if the whitening products are used properly. It is important to note that different kinds of teeth require different strengths of bleaching to get the desired result. These different “types” of teeth also have varying levels of sensitivity to the bleaching products. Teeth belonging to patients 30 and under and teeth that are yellow in appearance, typically take less time to achieve the desired result. These teeth are also the most susceptible to the side effects of bleaching. People with recession are also more susceptible to Brightening Your Day Senior Scene that can make or break your efforts to live only on Social Security. Start your planning a year in advance. Call Social Security and find out what your benefit amount is going to be. Be sure to calculate the deduction that will automatically come out for Medicare. Practice for at least six months (a year is better) living on that smaller amount to be sure it can be done. Calculate your monthly expenses and keep track of every dime you spend to identify places you can cut back. Get on a “budget billing” plan for utilities so you’re billed the same amount each month. Give serious consideration to having a Medicare supplement sensitivity. This group will usually see great results with professional at-home tray whitening in about 2 weeks. The older and darker teeth are, the more time it takes to lighten them and the less susceptible they are to side effects. For example, I treated a patient with severe staining due to tetracycline medication as a The Town look for Common in a dentist? child who was told his teeth would not lighten all that much. He did at-home professionally monitored bleaching every night (or almost) for 9 consecutive months and got amazing results. There is nothing quite like a bright beautiful smile. The simple process of teeth bleaching can completely change a smile. There are some OTC products that are perfect for some patients as long as the included directions are followed. For those who have more bleach challenged teeth or want more predictable results, professional whitening is advised. Teeth Whitening makes a great present too! 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. Living on Only Social Security plan to take care of medical expenses that Medicare doesn’t cover. Use your extra money to pay off all credit cards. Have car maintenance done. Pay ahead on property taxes. Consider what items you need to buy now, while you have income. If self-employed, beware your tax situation, and what you’ll owe when. Become familiar with senior services in your area so you know where and what they are. Know where the food bank is, for example. Think it through before you jump. Be sure it’s doable ... living on only Social Security. For many seniors, it’s the only option. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. 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