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

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are now relaxed, rested and ready to face 2010 head on.

January 17 to 23 is National Non-Smoking Week. If you have been trying to quit, now is a great time! Ask us how we may be able to help. Remember, all tobacco use affects your overall health as well as your teeth and smile. If you need some help quitting be sure to visit the smoker's helpline for tips and support.

The 2010 Winter Olympics are just around the corner. If you have been looking for a new sport to add to your winter fun the Olympics should provide you with ample ideas.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a beginner at your sport of choice, remember to stretch and ease back into any activity slowly. Avoiding injuries will help you enjoy the sport throughout the season. If your sport of choice involves contact, remember to ask us about a properly fitted mouth guard.

To Health, Happiness and Countless Reasons to Smile,

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

Many people believe that as they get older their smile will become "long in the tooth". In most cases this is not true and significant recession is not a natural result of aging.

If you notice that your teeth seem to be getting longer it is important to have your dentist examine your teeth.

What Causes Gums to Recede?

Some reasons include:

Overly aggressive brushing -your teeth and gums can be worn away by scrubbing the sides of the teeth

Lack of proper oral hygiene - without regular brushing and flossing bacteria build up in between and around the teeth, possibly causing damage

Untreated gum disease - can result in gum recession

Using chewing tobacco adversely affects the mucous membrane lining in your mouth and can cause your gums to recede.

A poorly placed tongue or lip piercing can cause your gums to recede.

Gums can recede very gradually and therefore not be noticed for some time.

Click here to learn more about the signs and symptoms of receding gums.

This recipe is made with butternut squash and sweet potatoes as the base. These two combined provide a sweet, delicate broth that is delicious. This winter squash is also a great source of natural sugars, carbohydrates and beta carotene. It provides vitamin A and C, potassium iron, riboflavin and magnesium and is low in sodium.

So as you can see, a bowl of this squashy soup is very nourishing and of course delicious. Just like traditional minestrone this soup is full of veggies and bulked up with kidney beans and brown rice macaroni noodles. At this particular time of the year, there is nothing better than a hearty bowl of soup. Squashes are also in season now. Take advantage and make yourself a bowl of yummy minestrone soup!

Ingredients

1 Spanish onion, cut into large cubes

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1-2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoon, sea salt

1 tablespoon dried oregano

4-6 cups filtered water or stock

1 bay leaf

1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into medium cubes (or roast half squash in oven on 350F for 45 minutes) - then peel flesh away from skin and place in pot

1 sweet potato cut into large cubes

3 ribs celery cut into large pieces

1 large zucchini or two small zucchini, cut into small chunks

1 bunch of chard, cut into bite size pieces

1 cup soaked and cooked kidney beans (optional)

1/2 cup cooked macaroni brown rice noodles (optional)

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This recipe was sourced from Delicious Knowledge.

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