May 2012: Tips, eNews & More!
As your partner in oral health and beauty we want to help you make the most out of every season. To improve your spring experience we can help in the following ways:
Sports leagues - A professionally fitted mouth guard can add to your safety as well as your game.
Patio season - A smile enhancement (such as bonding to fix that gap between your teeth) will encourage you to smile more often for photos.
Mother's Day Gift - Ask us about our teeth whitening options!
Call us today or click here to request an appointment and let us get you ready for summer!
Are You Ready To Quit?
Bad breath, stained teeth, an increased risk of oral cancers... the oral health related reasons to end your relationship with tobacco is endless. May 31st is World No-Tobacco Day. If you were looking for a quit date, we can't think of a more definitive one on the calendar.
For more information about World No-Tobacco Day go here.
If you've tried to give up a tobacco habit but had difficulty we may be able to help. Speak to us during your next visit. Whether you smoke or not, oral cancer screening should be an integral part of your routine dental exam. If we haven't seen your smile in a while you can request an appointment here.
Reminders:
May 13th is Mothers day, May 21st is Victoria Day. Both are great reasons to get together with family and friends and enjoy the season.
Wishing you countless reasons to smile,
Dr. Bruno Cavatassi & the Kingsbury dental team
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How to Prevent Tooth Decay!
Tooth Decay describes the break down of strong healthy teeth over time. Your tooth's surface is composed of a hard mineral coating called enamel. Enamel is the hardest tissue in your body, but by no means indestructible. Actually, enamel is exposed to bacteria all day which produce plaque. Plaque is the substance that covers your teeth and eats away at the enamel causing the holes known as cavities.
Brushing your teeth, flossing and regular dental visits will help keep plaque under control. Leaving plaque on your teeth leads to tartar buildup which brushing and flossing alone can not remove. Letting plaque get out of control can lead to many oral problems ranging from bad breath and cavities to gum recession Periodontal disease and tooth loss.
Even teeth with fillings aren't immune to plaque. The acidic substance damages fillings and other dental work and can lead to future problems.
Under your enamel is a layer of the tooth made of dentin. Dentin is also high in mineral content, but much softer and more vulnerable to plaque. Once a cavity has reached this layer it starts effecting blood vessels and eventually the root. This is why dentists often fill small cavities long before they reach a level where they become problematic.
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Homemade Whole Foods Veggie Burgers
With Victoria Day Long Weekend quickly approaching there is one thing that is sure to open... your barbecue lid.
This year, instead of christening your grill with beef burgers and hot dogs we suggest trying something a little healthier and easier on the waist line. Beet Quinoa Veggie Burger.
Click here for the recipe.
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