Newsletter - Dundas Street Dental Centre

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It's hard to believe that Fall is already here! Everyone around our office seems to have settled back into their routines, especially those with young children around the home.
If you chose to add an activity to your routine we applaud you and were thrilled by how many people asked us for more information regarding custom fitted mouth guards. There are still many seasonal activities available to those of you looking to stay active as the temperature begins to drop outside.
With Halloween just around the corner we've included some topics that seems to arise this time of year. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Women's History Month, and International Walk to School Month.


Many dental plans are based on the calendar year. That often means that your coverage maximums start over on January 1. Your unused benefits may not roll over into the New Year, meaning; if you don't use them they will go to waste!
	There are many reasons that you should be visiting our office on a scheduled basis. Early detection of problems, your cleaning and hygiene regimen and don't forget oral cancer screening to name a few. If we haven't seen your smile in a while call us today or better yet you can request an appointment from the computer you are sitting at right now!

The Team at Dundas Street Dental Centre

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Ah it's October, the leaves are falling and so is the temperature! Halloween is just around the corner and whether you have little ghosts and goblins or not, chances are you will have a pail full of sugary sweets to accommodate those that do come to your door. If you're like me, not all of these candies end up in little 'trick or treaters' bags. More often than not it's a 1:1 ratio of one in the bag, one in my stomach.

Here are some suggestions to help you cope with the temptation of Halloween candy in the house:

For starters, wait until the night or two before Halloween to actually pick up any candy ...if its not there, you won't eat it.

Eat any candy with a meal, and drink water to rinse the sugar from your teeth when you're done. Perhaps try 'healthier' snacks such as raisins, sesame snaps and sugar free options.

Buy yourself a treat! This year I'm trying an imported Swiss chocolate instead of the countless candies intended for the ghouls.

If you're going to indulge, do so in moderation, besides the dental problems think about your overall health.

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More bad news for smokers! Tobacco use slows your body's ability to fight bacteria and heal itself.

This is especially true for those of you that chew tobacco. There is an increased chance of serious gum disease and tooth wear from the constant rubbing and pressing of tobacco against the teeth.

Come on people ...bad breath should have been a good enough reason to quit! Why wait for something more serious to happen?

If you are ready to quit smoking, speak to one of our team members. We may be able to help.