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26 The Courier sun • health • february 5, 2015 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com ▶health BRUSHING & BEYOND While regular visits to the dentist’s office for routine cleanings are important for dental health, taking care of your teeth and gums each day is paramount to keeping your mouth healthy. Here are some brushing-and-beyond tips to help prevent oral health problems down the road. Preventative care is imperative. Basic hygiene practices can help maintain the health of your mouth. Remember to: Regularly brush with toothpaste, floss and visit your dentist. Brush at least twice a day. Purchase a brush with soft bristles and make sure to use light pressure while brushing so you don’t wear away tooth enamel. A great option is a battery powered toothbrush. Pay attention to your toothbrush. Does it need to be replaced? A good rule is to purchase a new toothbrush every three to four months. Speak with your dentist about best brushing and flossing practices, as well as the recommended number of visits to the dentist’s office each year. The number of necessary visits may vary depending on specific patient needs. Preventing enamel loss. Consuming too many acidic foods or soft drinks, and a long list of other factors, can weaken enamel. Enamel loss can lead to cavities, tooth sensitivity, discoloration and other oral health problems. To help maintain your tooth enamel, try to avoid drinks such as soda and fruit juices, and foods such as those high in citric acid or sugar content whenever possible. When to call the dentist. Between dental visits, patients may experience symptoms of oral health problems. Make sure you call a doctor if you notice: • Tooth pain • Tooth decay or cavities • Receding gum lines • Bleeding of the gums • Increased tooth sensitivity • Discoloration of teeth • Lumps on the lip or in the mouth or throat To learn more about how to protect your teeth, visit www.myoralcare.com. Courtesy of Family Features Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Howard M. Zimmerman, M.D. Chaim I. Anfang, M.D. Robert J. Brunner, M.D. Specialists in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Advanced Interventional Biliary Diseases Board Certified and Affiliated with the finest hospitals in New York Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore Manhasset and Mt. Sinai Hospital • Heartburn • Ulcers • Rectal Bleeding • Colon Cancer Screening • Painless Treatment of Bleeding Hemorrhoids • Intestinal Problems • Liver & Gallbladder Disease • Hepatitis A, B, C • AAASF Certified • Video Capsule Endoscopy *NYS State Certified in-office Colonoscopy & Endoscopy/Gastroscopy 157-Colonoscopy 02 Cross Bay and Boulevard Endoscopy appointments now available on Sundays in our Howard Beach location Howard Beach, NY 718-845-0909 3003 New Hyde Park Road New Hyde Park,NY • Evening Hours Available 516-352-0022 • 718-343-9393 157-02 Cross Bay Boulevard • Howard Beach, NY • 718-845-0909 • Evening Hours Available • 3003 New Hyde Park Road • New Hyde Park,NY • 516-352-0022 • 718-343-9393 “Serving The Nassau & Queens Communities for 30 Years” “Serving The Nassau & Queens Communities for 30 Years” Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law FIGHTING WATER WITH FIRE Q: In a restaurant known for its spirited atmosphere, I accidentally spilled water on a firefighter. Advertorial So she picked me two-feet off the floor, made like to strangle me and threw me over the banister. The firefighter and some coworkers had arrived at the restaurant straight from a Fire Department annual dinner held at another location. They had continued to celebrate and drink near my table. A: The City, as an employer, is vicariously liable for torts committed by its employees acting within the scope of their employment. So long as the tortious conduct is generally foreseeable and a natural incident of the employment, the City may be liable, no matter whether the act is negligent or intentional. There are a number of tests for determining whether an employee’s conduct falls within the scope of employment. The strictest is whether the purpose in performing the action is to further the employer’s interest, or to carry out duties incumbent upon the employee in furthering the employer’s business. Another is whether the act was performed while the employee was engaged generally in the business of the employer, or may be reasonably said to be incidental to such employment. From what you tell me, I am inclined to think that a court is likely to rule that this firefighter was not performing within the scope of her employment. Your strongest case might be for negligent hiring, supervision, training and/or retention. This firefighter has a propensity for assaultive conduct. Your theory would be that the City knew or should have known of this propensity. Even with such a theory, you will have a challenge in proving that the City’s negligence with respect to this firefighter was the proximate cause of your injuries. You will need to defeat the argument of the City that any connection between her employment and her conduct toward you was severed by time, distance and various intervening independent events.). The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2015 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 1750 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710 718-738-9800, 914-337-9800, 1-866-927-4878


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