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

June 20th was officially the first day of summer this year, occurring on the summer solstice. This day has the longest period of daylight during the year in our hemisphere. An interesting fact: If you were outside at noon on the 20th you were looking at your shortest 'noontime' shadow of the year.
	Summer weather is ideal for spontaneous trips to the cottage, backyard barbeques and countless other photo opportunities. If you are interested in bringing out your brightest and healthiest smile for the summer months give us a call or request an appointment here.
Now is a great time to discuss the smile of your dreams! While we understand the impulses and spontaneity that the summer can bring, please remember to notify us in advance if a summer activity creates the need to reschedule an appointment.

Wishing you a month filled with reasons to smile,

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

There you are, it's Saturday morning and you have the whole day ahead of you. You roll over and look at your better half and decide to give them a good morning kiss. But wait!!! *What's been brewing in your mouth over night?*
Here's a question; if we floss and brush before we go to bed and settle down to sleep with a fresh mouth every night, why is it that just mere hours later, we wake up with dreaded 'morning breath'?
The simple answer is that during the day, saliva works as your body's own natural mouthwash, washing away bacteria and particles that cause bad breath. While we sleep, saliva production decreases and our mouths dry out, providing the perfect environment for odour-causing bacteria. Bad breath (or 'halitosis', as it's officially known) can come from a number of different sources, such as ... continue reading here.

There are four types of teeth that make up the 32 teeth in the adult mouth;

Used for biting and tearing food.

Used for aiding in the tearing and holding food in place.

Used for crushing and grinding food.

Also for crushing and grinding our food before we swallow.

These teeth work together to aid in digestion, maintain the shape of your jawbone and smile and don't forget your overall oral and physical health.

A missing or damaged tooth can put the surrounding teeth at increased risk of decay and lead to future problems. It is important to care for and maintain every tooth regardless of their visibility when you smile.

A healthy mouth is essential to a healthy body! So much so that early signs of health problems often appear in the mouth, making regular visits to the dentist more important than you may think.