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PROTECT YOUR TEETH WHILE PLAYING SPORT

Dr Fareed Amod, damage, and indicate what
Crown Dental Studio treatments are required.
In addition to the teeth, dental
any injuries often involve damage to the
people gums, the tongue, and the inside
Mare
unaware of the of the mouth. Take the following
risks associated actions, and then see a dentist as
with a traumatic soon as possible: Wash and rinse
the area with soap and water if
tooth injury.
While there possible, or remove debris by hand.
are different Bleeding can usually be controlled
by applying direct, gentle pressure
types of to gauze pads placed on the wound.
mouthguards
for sport, a custom-made If bleeding can’t be controlled
mouthguard can significantly after about 10 minutes, go to an
emergency room.
reduce damage to your teeth.
Prevention is worth it to protect
If you are involved in sports such your jaw and teeth. The cost of
as rugby, hockey, soccer, boxing, have been chipped or fractured, the root level and works its way to gentle pressure to the area for five replacing a lost tooth is about
skateboarding, gymnastics, or if they are loose or tender to the tooth’s visible surface. minutes. You can use wet tissue
wrestling, extreme sports and the touch, you should see your Because these fractures are often or gauze to help hold the tooth 20 times more than the price of
a custom-fitted mouthguard. A
mountain biking you should dentist within 12 hours. invisible, you might only discover in place. Get emergency dental mouthguard/bite guard should fit
wear a mouthguard. They are When an athlete takes a blow to the problem when an infection treatment as soon as possible. securely, allow for easy breathing
designed to cover the upper teeth the face, a cracked or fractured develops or potential tooth loss
If it isn’t possible to replant the
and protect against injuries to the tooth could result. Superficial is evident at your next check -up. tooth, have the person hold it and speaking and be comfortable.
mouth and damage to the teeth. We strongly advise investing in
cracks in the enamel aren’t high Another reason regular dentist between his/her teeth and cheek, or
Bite guards should be used risk for dental health. However, if a visits are essential. place it into a plastic bag with the a professional-grade mouthguard
made by a dentist to keep your
by anyone who practices tooth’s crack begins at the tooth’s First aid for teeth person’s saliva, or into a cup of cold smile safe. If you (or your child) are
bodybuilding, yoga, pilates and crown and extends downward, it’s milk. Control bleeding from the
other non-contact sports. Bite a cracked tooth. While you might In many cases, the difference tooth socket by applying pressure active in sports, ask us about this
guards cover the tips and back have a crack and not experience between saving and losing a tooth to the area (use gauze if possible), important protection device. 
of the teeth and do not cause any pain, you might experience depends on taking the proper and get to an emergency treatment
the upper lip to push forward. symptoms such as: action immediately after injury. centre as soon as possible. Primary Crown Dental Studio is one of the few truly
24-hour dental practices in Durban as
They are also used to prevent ■ Sharp pain when you bite down If a permanent tooth has (baby) teeth don’t usually need to this is not limited to emergency dentistry
grinding of the teeth during been knocked out of its socket be replanted. treatment.
exercise in which we may grit ■ Tooth pain that comes and goes immediate attention is required. If teeth are driven into, pushed T: +27 81 207 8621
our teeth to get through heavy ■ Pain while eating and drinking, First, recover the tooth, and if partially out of the jaw, or if E: info@dramod.co.za
lifts or tension movements. especially when you consume dirty, gently clean with water. they are out of alignment, see a W: www.dramod.co.za
hot or cold foods dentist within six hours of the
Possible Dental Injuries If an athlete receives a blow at a Try to avoid touching the root accident. An examination of the
of the tooth. Next, if possible,
Chipped teeth are the most certain angle, a fractured root may place the tooth into its socket (in mouth (plus x-rays if needed)
common dental injury. If teeth result. A fractured root begins at the proper orientation), and apply should reveal the extent of the

REHOP SHOWCASE EVENT SHOWS MICRO

ENTERPRISE GREEN SHOOTS

Hasanain Abdullah on the south coast of KZN, several the Association of Muslim from local businesses, Al-Baraka, role in rebuilding the economy.
local activists decided to do Accountants and Lawyers the Iqraa Trust and Vodacom SA. We feel our commitment to this
social initiative born from something about rebuilding hope (AMAL), AlBaraka Bank, the The first prize was awarded to, small initiative was important
the ashes of last year’s in the region. Consequently, a United Ulama Council of SA Ntombifuthi Ngcobo, the second to ensure that micro business
A vastating rioting and broad-based initiative harnessing (UUCSA), the SA Muslim prize went to, Silindile Ndawonde continued functioning, and
d
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looting, which plagued KwaZulu- the diverse skill sets of several Charitable Trust, Muslims for and the third prize was awarded to more importantly, to operate on
Natal and Gauteng, has started to Muslim NGOs, business bodies Humanity and Growing Hands. Samkelo Mbuyazi. a sustainable basis. After a year I
show encouraging green shoots. and experts was founded. can confidently say that we have
Working in conjunction with the Vodacom also came on board by
After Isipingo’s iconic trader’s Called Rebuilding for Hope eThekweni Municipality, REHOP offering five traders their Kwika achieved our objective together
market was looted and burnt and Prosperity (REHOP) the went ahead with a project to not package, one that enables them with our affiliated organisations.
What an honour it has been to
to the ground, destroying the coalition consisted of Awqaf SA, only rehabilitate the market, but to sell data and airtime to their play this humble role,” he said.
livelihoods of the most vulnerable the Minara Business Chamber, also to upskill and empower the customers, thus providing them
traders. To this effect, a special with an additional vending outlet Prof Shahida Cassim said it had
Micro Enterprise Development and source of income. been a challenging, but hugely
Programme (MEDP) was set up Councillor Busi Ndlovu, from rewarding experience, working
by University of KZN academic with the MEDP programme
expert, Prof Shahida Cassim, the Economic Development and the traders at grassroots
and Planning Committee
which endeavoured to build, of eThekweni, expressed her level. “We have, in fact, been
enhance and uplift the business appreciation of the programme working on a prototype with
skills of the traders. an eye on being able to roll it
and its exciting potential to help out nationwide. Small business
Recently, REHOP – together local small businesses.
with the eThekwini Municipality owners and entrepreneurs in
South Africa need to be given
REHOP executive head, Shabir
- hosted a special showcase event Chohan, said the showcase was the accessibility to upskilling
in which the top three adjudicated
traders, who attended a series of result of teamwork and dedication. opportunities,” she said. 
MEDP workshops coordinated “Our intervention with REHOP
L-R: Micro Enterprise Development Programme Director, Prof Shahida Cassim, by Prof Cassim, were recognised occurred at a time when the T: +27 (0)79 5071196
Micro Enterprise Development Programme participant, Ntombifuthi Ngcobo with country, especially KZN, was E: hasanain@awqafsa.org.za
her brother alongside her and Rehop administrator, Samantha Mthembu. and awarded sponsored prizes under siege. We wanted to play a W: www.linkedin.com/company/rehop

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