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oliday parties are a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and family. Here are some tips to help you hear your best and make the most of the time with loved ones:

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1. If you have struggled to hear in social situations in the past but haven’t consulted an audiologist yet, a hearing test is a good place to start.

just at home alone. Giving your brain the opportunity to learn or remember how to filter out unimportant sounds will be a blessing when in noisy gatherings.

the face of the person you’re chatting with and can be very helpful as well.

4. Let others know that you’ll hear them better if they speak up and talk directly to you.

Friends and family will happily accommodate, but they may need a few reminders once the wine is flowing.

2. If you have hearing aids, call your audiologist to book a tune up. This can be especially beneficial if you haven’t been in for a service in a while.

5. If possible, be the host. Have the gathering at your place so you can decide the number of guests, loudness of background music, lighting levels, and optimal seating plan.

3. Sit strategically. Avoid spots near stereo speakers or kitchen noise. Good lighting helps see

6. Keep your ears in shape! If you have hearing aids, wear them as much as possible, even if you’re

Reconnecting with family and friends is so important and this holiday season will be a memorable one. Make sure you’re ready! Call Hear Inc. at 778-4264876 to schedule your hearing evaluation or hearing aid tune up with one of our audiologists at either our Saanichton or Brentwood location.

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Brentwood Bay Village Empourium

Ask The Dentist!

by Dr. C Ross Crapo DDS

I Need A Quarterback?

Q: Dear Dr. Crapo: I’m in my late seventies. During our working life I taught school and my husband had a successful law practice. We had a good life. In retirement our health has given way to a number of issues. Last week I had a terrible toothache around my upper left eyetooth. I saw my dentist and he said I needed a root canal and put me on antibiotics. He sent me to a specialist who gave me a quote but also said that tooth was part of a bridge and the whole bridge was loose. He said it was the two teeth that were holding the bridge that were loose in their sockets.

He thought things might tighten up after the root canal.

I knew the bridge was loose – I’ve known that for a long time. The fact is I find myself biting it into place regularly throughout the day. The two front teeth to the right of the bridge are a bit loose too. On the upper left side I’m missing the tooth behind the abscessed eyetooth, it was extracted but a bone graft was put in so I could have an implant. I was told that under my front bridge I have good bone and two implants could be put in there to give me new teeth and they also might give strength to the loose teeth on each side. I’m getting this in bits and pieces from my dentist and two other specialists, but nobody has given me an appointment to take care of the problems. The root canal guy doesn’t make new teeth,

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the gum specialist can put in implants but the bridge has to be taken off carefully and then replaced and he doesn’t do that. My own dentist thinks it’s very complicated, so he doesn’t want to be responsible for all of it. Where do I start?

A: Loose, diseased teeth are a real challenge. Managing efforts for their treatment and providing the vision for a good end result requires a person with skills and understanding in all the disciplines needed to correct the problems. He/she becomes the central figure or quarterback through which all plans, timing and execution are coordinated.

The “quarterback” would evaluate the entire situation. He/she then decides what comes first. He may have skills that allow him to do any root canals you need and if the “loose” teeth are not too loose, he might remove the bridge you have and prepare adjacent teeth so that a larger more stable bridge could be put in place for a period of a few months to see if the teeth will heal (from the root canals) and tighten up.

He might also place implants where there are missing teeth and over a four to six month period, get your mouth ready for a strong beautiful functional result.

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rentwood Bay Village Empourium has become a popular destination in the heart of the Saanich Peninsula. Delightfully festive during the holidays, Empourium is decorated and fi lled to the brim with beautiful and unusual gift ideas sourced from local, regional and global makers, and offers shoppers a merry & bright change from the crowds at the malls or big box stores.

Relax with a seasonal latte, lunch or treat and complete

your Christmas shopping, whether you need a gift for under the tree, a keepsake ornament or unique litt le items for fi lling stockings. Empourium’s unique hybrid offerings of food and beverage, delightful retail merchandise, art and locally made craft s ensures you can fi nd something for everyone. The friendly staff, relaxed general store vibe and curated art shows featured on the wide curving wall complement the continually evolving array of gift s, apparel, cards and home decor.

Empourium boasts a five star ranking on Trip Advisor and other review platforms.

As one reviewer wrote, ”The most delicious coffee is served worth driving across town! Lots of yummy snacks and light lunch offerings. An interesting range of gift s and local products. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming.”

The team at Brentwood Bay Village Empourium look forward to greeting you this holiday season!

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