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| Bloor Dental Health Centre |
415 Bloor Street West
Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1X6
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(416) 538-8883 |
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(416) 538-9906 |
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| Office Hours |
| Monday |
10am - 7pm |
| Tuesday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 6pm |
Thursday
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8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday |
8:30am - 2pm |
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November 2008 - Fall Edition!
We hope you took advantage of the unseasonably warm start to November as the winter weather is undoubtedly on its way. Remember though, the colder temperatures are no reason to hibernate: there are countless Fall activities at our fingertips in Ontario.
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This month is a great time to finish up the chores in and around your home in preparation for the upcoming winter season. We've included some tips to help get you started.
November is CPR Awareness Month, a life saving skill that we strongly believe in click here for courses near you.
November is also Diabetes Awareness Month, click here for more details.
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Is It Time?
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Is it time for a cleaning or to have your dental work completed? If your dental benefits are based on the calendar year, your maximums may not roll over into the New Year. If you don't use them they will go to waste.
Call us today or click here to request an appointment and we will find a time that fits your schedule.
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Wishing you countless reasons to Smile,
Dr. Freedman and the Team at BDHC
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Gum disease is an infection in the gum, bone and tissues. Gum disease may eventually result in unstable base for your teeth, which then become mobile and may fall out or have to be removed.
Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a primary cause of tooth loss, and has been linked to diabetes.
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Diabetes slows blood circulation, which can contribute to the onset of infections of gum tissues. High saliva sugar levels associated with diabetes contribute to the growth of bacteria which causes gum disease.
Smoking and poor oral hygiene for people with diabetes significantly heightens the incidence of gum disease.
What are the signs of gum disease?
Continue reading here.
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There is still much to be done to prepare for the winter months ahead. Here are some reminders to keep you on top of things:
If you haven't done so already, remember to rake the leaves, weed, feed and aerate the lawn one last time before the snow comes.
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If your pet 'uses the yard', it is a good time to clean up after them (you'll be glad you did when the snow melts in the spring).
If you have trees that overhang your roof, remember to clean out the gutters.
Turn off the water to the outdoor faucets, empty your hoses, roll them up and store them properly (this will save you from needing a ...Continue reading here.
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