Newsletter - Dundas Street Dental Centre

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This month sure has been one for the records. Although it seems like the snow will never end, remember that spring is just around the corner. The ample snow does allow for an abundance of winter activities to help you stay active.

Don't forget that shoveling is an activity! If you are unsure, ask your doctor. Always stretch both before and after and use proper lifting techniques to protect your knees and back.

	It is fitting for *Heart Month* to have two holidays focused on spending time with family and loved ones. We hope you had a wonderful *Valentine's Day* and took full advantage of Ontario's newest holiday 'Family Day'.
If you missed the 'heart healthy' campaigns in the media please visit the Heart and Stroke Foundation's website. Click here. There you can find health tips and advice on keeping your heart healthy.

This is a great time to come in for a cleaning and to complete any services that may have been started last year. Click here and request an appointment. We'd love to see your smile.

Please enjoy this issue of our eNewsletter and remember to let us know what you'd like us to focus on in future issue.

The Team at Dundas Street Dental Centre

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Recent studies show considerable links between heart disease and oral health.

In particular, gum disease and tooth loss may be good predictors of future heart disease.

The theory is that the bacteria that causes gum disease enters the bloodstream through the inflamed gum tissues. This bacteria can eventually end up in the same plaque associated with heart disease.

Click here to read on.

Look both ways before you cross the street.
Always hold an adults hand when crossing the street.
Brush your teeth after every meal.

These were good pieces of advice when you were younger.

Well guess what, you should always look both ways, it's nice to hold someone's hand and you should still brush your teeth after every meal.

Make a habit out of keeping a tooth brush at the office and take a moment to clean your teeth after lunch, (your email can wait). Keep your office tooth brush well covered, dry it after each use and change it more frequently than your home brush (due to office germs).

Brushing your teeth will help protect them from decay, refresh you, and get rid of the garlic taste from that pasta you ate, your mouth will appreciate it and so will your coworkers.