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Plantar fasciitis is it really? Zoom into Norlane Did you know that DIY teeth whitening can lead to painful burning of the gums? his is one of the reasons that Rashi Gupta, senior dental surgeon at Norlane Dental Surgery, recommends teeth whitening be done by a dentist. She says that teeth whitening is an efective way of lightening the existing shade without removing any of the teeth surfaces; however, it needs to be applied correctly. “Dentists are trained to be able to safely apply the whitening and protective agents, and monitor the process,” Dr Gupta explains. “Applied incorrectly or inadequately, there can be painful consequences - such as burned gingiva (gums).” Norlane Dental ofers in-chair Zoom! Whitening, which takes about an hour – much faster than take-home trays. Part of the process includes an examination by the dentist to
ensure the procedure is tailored to a patient’s individual needs. However, if people still want to whiten their own teeth, the clinic has take-home bleaching kits with a lower concentration of peroxide to make it safer. Dr Gupta says if used appropriately, teeth whitening is safe and efective. “he most obvious beneit of teeth whitening is an enhanced, whiter and brighter smile, which improves your appearance and boosts self-conidence,” Dr Gupta continues. More can be learned about teeth whitening by calling the clinic or emailing reception@ norlanedental.com.au. Norlane Dental Surgery, 124 Sparks Road, Norlane. Inquiries: 5278 2666 or www.norlanedental.com.au
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Dr David Kavanagh, a musculoskeletal podiatrist at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, says heel and arch pain is very common; in fact, more than 80 per cent of Australians will sufer heel pain at some point. However, he says that a lot of misinformation about heel and arch pain can oten lead to a misdiagnosis of plantar fasciitis. Dr Kavanagh sets out here to sort fact from iction. “Most heel and foot arch pain occurs,” he says, “when the plantar fascia [connective tissues running along the bottom of the foot] becomes overloaded, resulting in degeneration of the tissues and/or irritation of the nerves. “Although there may be some accompanied inlammation, these are not inlammatory conditions in nature, so are not pure plantar fasciitis – and shouldn’t be treated as such. “Most heel and arch pain is a result of faulty foot function or lower limb biomechanics, associated with environmental factors, and this is what needs to be treated.”
He also says it’s imperative that heel and arch pain be diagnosed correctly by someone who has speciic expertise and up-to-date training in foot and lower limb musculoskeletal medicine and degenerative conditions. “Even your local GP, radiologist and general podiatrist may not be the best people to diagnose your heel and arch pain, as they tend to be more generalised and non-speciic. “Tissue thickening shown on diagnostic scans is oten misinterpreted as inlammation, adding to the incidence of misdiagnosis, while anti-inlammatory treatments and cortisone are too oten incorrectly prescribed. “hese may, in few cases, provide some temporary relief but will not ix heel and arch pain and can, in fact, prolong the injury and even increase the risk of further tissue damage.” If this advice has helped, mention the article when you book an appointment and get $50 of the initial consultation. Foot and Leg Pain Clinics are in Geelong and Melbourne. Inquiries: 1300 328 300
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