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Hello Everyone,
October has turned out to be an exciting month around our office! Our new website is officially online. For those of you who haven't had a chance to visit, please feel free to click here or on the image to the right.
Our new website will keep you up to date on the services we offer, the community events we are proud to be a part of and much more. We have even added an 'Online Comments' section to make it even easier for you to reach us with questions and comments. Click here to check it out!
Please let us know what you think and feel free to offer suggestions as to how our site can further improve your experience with Dentistry on Dundas.
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Thanks to you, our loyal patients and friends we have won the Diamond Award in the 2007 Readers' Choice Awards.
We take pride in the level of service we offer you and your family and we are extremely humbled by your support.
We couldn't have done it without you and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your votes. |
The team at Dentistry on Dundas would like to offer a heartfelt congratulation to the recipients of the "Dentistry on Dundas" Scholarship. The scholarships are awarded to the students with the highest academic achievement in math and sciences in our six Whitby area High Schools. Please click here to read more and view this year's and past recipients. |
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Halloween is here 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 us, 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 the stomach.
Here are some suggestions to help you cope with the temptation of Halloween candy in the house.
For starters, only pick up treats on your lunch break or on the way home from work today...if its not in the house, you won't eat it.
If you've already purchased your Halloween treats, remember the first tip for next year. It will save you from eating candy all week and should save you some money as the prices tend to drop quickly around Halloween day.
Eat any candy with a meal and brush your teeth when your done. If you can't brush right away, rinse your mouth with water to remove the sugar from your teeth.
Perhaps try "healthier" snacks such as raisins, sesame snaps and especially sugar free options.
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Buy yourself a treat, perhaps imported chocolate or a slice of an exotic dessert 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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Tooth Decay describes the break down of strong healthy teeth over time. Your tooth's surface is composed of a hard mineral coating called enamel. Enamel is the hardest tissue in your body, but by no means indestructible. Actually, enamel is exposed to bacteria all day which produce plaque. Plaque is the substance that covers your teeth and eats away at the enamel causing the holes known as cavities.
Brushing your teeth, flossing and regular dental visits will help keep plaque under control. Leaving plaque on your teeth leads to tartar buildup which brushing and flossing alone can not remove. Letting plaque get out of control can lead to many oral problems ranging from bad breath and cavities to gum recession Periodontal disease and tooth loss.
Even teeth with fillings aren't immune to plaque. The acidic substance damages fillings and other dental work and can lead to future problems.
Under your enamel is a layer of the tooth made of dentin. Dentin is also high in mineral content, but much softer and more vulnerable to plaque. Once a cavity has reached this layer it starts effecting blood vessels and eventually the root. This is why dentists often fill small cavities long before they reach a level where they become problematic. |
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