High Park Dental Care

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2126 Bloor Street W. Toronto, Ontario M6S 1M8

Tel: 416.766.6383

Hours of Operation
Monday	9am-5pm
Tuesday	9am-5pm
Wednesday	9am-5pm
Thursday	9am-5pm
Friday	9am-1pm
Off hour appointments available by request

Another year seems to have flown by!
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity you have provided us in caring for you and your family over the past year. We look forward to making you smile for years to come.

Have you been thinking of any health related New Year's resolutions?
If you start planning and preparing early you will likely increase your chances for success. With that in mind National Non-Smoking Week is coming up in January and many fitness organizations offer promotions this time of year. Whatever your resolution remember to set reasonable goals, plan ahead and give yourself a chance to succeed.

Are you traveling this season?
If your vacation destination makes for interesting landscape photos, please send them to us. We would love to see them and may even share them with our readers in an upcoming issue.

2010 is right around the corner!
If you need any dental work completed we are now booking appointments for the New Year. You can request an appointment by visiting this link or give us a call today!

We would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season.

To Health, Happiness and Countless Reasons to Smile,

Neil Hahn D.D.S. and
the High Park Dental Care Team

At our office we prefer whitening trays that you can use in the comfort of your own home. While 'personal makeover' programs may have helped bring whitening and other cosmetic procedures to the public's attention, the positive results of whitening speak for themselves.

Many of our patients have asked us about the pros and cons of whitening, so we are including them here.

Cons of Whitening Include:

The negatives associated with whitening are generally short term.

The results of teeth whitening are noticeable after a single visit and will be noticed by those around you. This may be a disadvantage if you are self-conscious.

Click here to learn more about the pros and cons of teeth whitening!

This time of year there is no shortage of seasonal treats to enjoy during meals with family and friends! One seasonal food that is not only delicious but also might benefit your smile may surprise you... cranberries!

This holiday season try substituting some cranberries for those sugary sweets. They have a tart yet sweet taste, offer many health benefits and studies suggest they may even help with your oral health!

How can cranberries benefit your smile?

Studies suggest that cranberries contain compounds that reduce the formation of enzymes associated with plaque and help to block bacteria from adhering to tooth surfaces

This means that the compounds found in cranberries act to inhibit plaque from forming on your teeth. The result is a reduction in plaque buildup (a major cause of cavities and gum disease) on both your teeth and gums. Aside from their great taste and oral health benefits, cranberries have been possibly linked to many positive health effects throughout your body.

As with any acidic food or drink, wait for at least 30 minutes after enjoying cranberries before brushing your teeth. This allows the enamel time to regain its strength as it may be 'softened' temporarily when eating such foods. It is also best to restrict these foods and drinks to mealtime if possible.

So next time you reach for a sugary drink or sweet candy treat this holiday season give your mouth a gift and enjoy some cranberries or cranberry juice instead.

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