Do you have HEEL pain or ARCH pain?

HEEL SPUR SYNDROME/PLANTAR FASCIITIS is a common problem among people who are active. It starts as a dull intermittent pain in the heel and progresses to a sharp persistent pain. Classically, it is worse in the morning with the rst few steps, after sitting, after standing or after walking.

• Plantar fasciitis often begins with irritation and tearing of the brous band of tissue on the bottom of the foot, which may eventually result in the formation of a heel spur.

• Contributing factors: Flat pronated feet, high arched feet, poor shoe support, increase age, sudden weight increase, increased activity level, family tendency.

• 95% of our patients’ symptoms are resolved with conservative treatment, avoiding surgical intervention.

• We also o er surgical procedures with the best post op success rates using Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy techniques (minimal incisions and scarring; often back in a shoe in 1 week).

ADVANCED PODIATRY ASSOCIATES

Dr. Joseph Canzoneri, DPM

2 State Street, Batavia • 585-343-8150

Mon., urs., Fri. 8am-5pm; Tues. 11am-8pm. In-o ce Fluoroscan • Handicapped Accessible. Advanced Lower Extremity Wound Care Diabetic Care, Limb/Foot Salvage & Foot Surgery/Trauma

Healthy Cooking Techniques

Choose smart fats. All oils are loaded in calories, but healthy oils can still be used without sacrificing flavor. Olive oil is an unsaturated fat that is a much healthier choice than butter or saturated fats. When cooking with oil, do so in moderation.

Knocked Out

A knocked out tooth is considered a dentalemergency.If youhaveknocked out an adult tooth, try to put the tooth back in place and get to your dentist immediately. You can bite down on a handkerchief to keep the tooth in place. If you cannot replace the tooth, put it in a container of milk to preserve it. Time is of the essence: a tooth is more likely to reimplant in the gums the sooner it is attended to. A dentist can splint the tooth on both sides to keep it in place for two weeks while it reimplants. If you no longer have the tooth, a dentist can fill the gap with a denture,bridge,or implant.

If one or more of your teeth have been lost to damage or decay, prompt attention with various forms of dentures, implants, crowns and bridges, or other methods of repair will prevent additional, perhaps bigger and more painful problems lateron.Visityourdentistonaregular basis, and practice good home oral hygiene. It will pay off in the long run. If you don’t have a family dentist at this time, we invite you to BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL, 6 Batavia City Centre. We have convenient office hours by appointment. Call 585.343.4246. www.bataviafamilydental.com

P.S.A knocked out baby tooth should not be replaced because it can damage the adult tooth coming in behindit.

To Your Good Health

By Keith Roach, M.D.