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January 2008



We hope that you had a relaxing break and are back into the swing of things. January is now well under way and 2008 is already shaping up to be a great year.


January 20-26, 2008 is National Non-Smoking Week. Dr. Ramlaggan has special training in smoking cessation counseling and provides this service at no charge for his regular patients.
Click here to learn more about Non-Smoking Week.


Many insurance plans are based on the calendar year? The new year may have brought changes to your coverage. Please remember to let us know if there have been any alterations to your dental plan before your next visit.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful year filled with reasons to smile,

The Midtown Dental Team


January 20th - 26th, 2008 is National Non Smoking Week.
Everyone knows by now that smoking is harmful to your general health. First and second-hand smoke causes breathing and other systemic problems and can lead to cancer in some cases. However, some people are not aware of the very direct relationship between smoking and poor oral health.

Although smoking can provide immediate stress relief and something to do in a social environment, the short and long term consequences far outweigh these short-lived sham benefits. Tissue damage, tooth damage, deteriorating fillings, root canal therapy, damaging wear to the biting surfaces and sides of teeth increased effects of gum and
bone disease and tooth loss ALL can be direct and indirect effects of a tobacco/smoking habit. These effects can occur over a short period of time for some individuals depending on other habits or oral hygiene.

Click here to continue reading and learn more about quitting.

Click here to visit Canadian Council for Tobacco Control's website.

Click here to visit the Smoker's Help Line website.


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