Advanced Podiatry Associates is Excited to Announce the Addition of Dr. Ben Heddy to the Practice!

Dr. Heddy is board quali ed in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.He specializes in all aspects of foot and ankle problems including diabetic foot and wound care,heel pain/ plantar fasciitis, reconstruction and correction of foot deformities including bunions/hammertoes/ at foot, excision of ganglions and neuromas, tarsal tunnel release, treatment of foot and ankle tendonitis,ankle sprains,foot and ankle arthritis,ingrown toenails, warts, and a multitude of skin conditions of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Ben was born in California and raised in New Jersey. He later earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma, completed a two-year mission in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and earned his medical degree at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine.He completed his 3-year surgical residency at Rochester General Hospital where he served as Chief Resident and,like most residents,performed close to 900 surgeries involving the foot and ankle including CO2 laser certi cation. He has attended many courses on advanced foot and ankle reconstruction. During his graduation his fellow residents and attending physicians resonated that Dr. Ben was one of the most kind and passionate residents to graduate, always willing to go the extra mile for his patients and his colleagues.

Dr.Ben resides in Batavia with his wife and three children,helping provide immediate care to patients in emergent situations involving foot and ankle problems. Dr. Ben is uent in Spanish. He enjoys volunteering at his church, road trips, hiking, swimming, cooking, and reading.

We look forward to adding his expertise to Advanced Podiatry Associates and helping provide the community with much quicker access to appointments and emergent podiatric care. He will be on sta at United Memorial Medical Center and Orleans Community Hospital.

Floss Picks Versus String Floss

Flossing is essential for oral health; it helps remove bacteria-causing food particles and plaque from in between your teeth, preventing plaque buildup, tooth decay, and gum disease. There is no toothbrush that cleans these areas as well as daily flossing does. Floss picks are convenient and allow you to carry these single-use items in a wallet or purse for flossing on-the-go. They are typically easier to use than string floss, but they don’t clean those hard-to-reach places as well. Another downside is floss picks use the same piece of floss for every tooth, while string floss allows for fresh floss on each tooth or section. Most dentists agree that the best floss is the kind you’re most likely to use. Although brushing and flossing take the lead in the fight against food and plaque build-up, the main causes of decay and gum disease, it is equally important to perform these regimens correctly for maximum results.Your family dentist can show you the most effective way to brush and floss your teeth. Remember, a sure investment in your future is a visit to your dentist today. This column is brought to you in the interest of better dental health by BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL, 6 Batavia City Centre. Phone: 585.343.4246. We accept most insurances. www.bataviafamilydental.com

P.S. First used in the 1800s, string floss was originally made by twisting together strands of silk.

To Your Good Health

By Keith Roach, M.D.