Maple Dental Office - Newsletter

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and would like to wish you all the best in 2009.

Annually we hear the same resolutions, (exercise, quit something, spend time with loved ones, pay off debt, etc).

Remember to keep your goals realistic (at least for the short term), plan ahead, and go for it!

We suggest that you reassess your progress towards the end of February. If you are unsatisfied, regroup and re-evaluate; were you too ambitious for the short term, did you plan enough, did you even try?

Use March to plan around these obstacles and give it a second go. You can adjust your resolution to something that works for you ...it's your resolution and it is not set in stone!

Good luck and keep us posted!

,

The Team At Maple Dental Office

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There you are watching a movie, innocently eating your popcorn...
Crack! Ouch! Uh oh?
Was that your tooth?
Time to call the dentist!

A crown is a covering that sits over the top of the tooth. Crowns protect, cover, seal and strengthen your tooth. When a filling just won't do the job, we often turn to the crown.

This month hosts National Non-Smoking Week January 18 to 24.

The effects of smoking on health in general is on health in general is now well understood. But did you know that smoking also contributes to many dental problems?

Smoking increases the risk of oral cancer, which can progresses rapidly and can be deadly if not diagnosed and treated early.
Smoking also increases the risk of gum disease, one of the leading causes of adult tooth decay and loss.
Smoking tends to delay healing after oral surgery.
Smoking damages gum tissue, causing receding gums, temperature sensitivity and eventual tooth loss.
Smoking can cause bad breath.
Smoking affects the senses of taste and smell.

Not inhaling does not reduce the risk of dental problems. The toxins in cigarettes and cigars increase the risk of oral cancer and gum disease. Even 'smokeless' tobaccos contain these toxins.

Quitting (or not starting) smoking is the only answer: talk to your dentist about getting help!

You can also visit the smoker's helpline for tips and suggestions to help you succeed.

If you know of someone who would benefit from our dental services, please let us know. We truly appreciate your confidence and your referrals!