Ingrown
Toenail
Understanding the Risks of Ingrown Toenails and How to Prevent Them
An ingrown toenail can be painful when the nail starts to dig into the surrounding skin, causing redness, swelling and possible infection. This condition is especially serious for people with diabetes due to insensate feet, impaired circulation, and slow healing rate.
To schedule an appointment or for more information regarding our foot care services, please call us at 905-425-3338 or fill out the below form, and we will get back to you ASAP.
Causes of ingrown toenail
- Heredity
- Improper nail trimming
- Trauma
- Pressure from ill-fitting shoes
- Biomechanical foot imbalances
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Trim toenails straight across as a preventative measure
Select the proper shoe style and size
Seek the help of your chiropodist
WHAT CAN CHIROPODIST DO?
Perform a physical examination
Remove the offending nail border
Prescribe appropriate medications, such as antibiotics
Perform nail surgery, if necessary
Contact us
Call Us
905-425-FEET (3338) contact@brooklinfootclinic.com
Our Location
16 Winchester Rd. E., Unit 3
Whitby, ON L1M 1B3
Ample parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Operation Hours
Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
CONNECT WITH US
The Brooklin Foot Clinic offers the following Chiropody Services to the Durham region, including Ajax, Brock, Brooklin,
Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby.