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Happy 143rd Birthday Canada!

Canada Day reminds us what a remarkable country we live in. Canada is the second largest country in the world, has the world's longest coastline, half of the land is covered by forest and we boast one of the world's highest standards of living. Take a moment to read up on some Canadian facts today, you will be amazed.

With patio season in full swing the cameras seem to be out and filling Facebook photo albums with smiling faces. If you want to bring out the best in your smile for the summer request an appointment today. There are still plenty of photo opportunities ahead!

With summer in full swing we wanted to offer you a quick tip for your body, your appearance and your oral health.

Don't wait until you're thirsty... Drink More Water Now!

Your body is made up of more than 70% water. From your organs and joints right down to your cells, water is used for almost every bodily function. Your body is using water right now while you are reading this eNewsletter!

Being properly hydrated makes your skin appear softer, younger and can reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Water helps to cleanse your body of toxins, increases your concentration levels and decreases daytime fatigue.

Water rinses bacteria from your mouth as you drink, helping to fight decay as well as freshen your breath. Even if you think you are drinking enough water, chances are you are currently not. Get up and drink a glass of water, your entire body will thank you.

If you know of someone who would benefit from our dental services, please let us know. We truly appreciate your confidence and your referrals!

Women's bodies undergo several hormonal changes throughout their lives due to menstruation, pregnancy, menopause and simply aging.

These changes affect every part of a woman's body including oral health.

Women are at an increased risk of dry sockets, oral ulcers, lesions, and other oral problems due to the hormonal changes that they undergo naturally.

Birth control taken by many women adds to their risk of dry sockets and gum problems while raised estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy leads to increase plaque creation. Moreover hormone replacement therapy during menopause has been linked to gum problems and discomfort.

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A burger doesn't always need to go in a bun. A burger can be eaten on a salad, on a pile of grains or just alongside some steamed veggies.

If you've decide not to serve your veggie burger on a bun you can put it in a bowl with steamed veggies, nuts, or anything you would like to add. You can get as creative as you want and just throw a whole bunch of things together and you have yourself a whole foods, balanced meal.

Making a homemade veggies burger is also a great way to get in some healthy nutrition and fulfill that urge to eat something that is burger like and has a "meaty" or rich texture. By meaty, I mean (hearty/grainy) so in this case you can use grains, beans, root veggies, nuts and seeds and not even have to go the length of using a faux meat or soy based substitute to get that "patti or juicy burger" option. There are many natural options!

So the next time you want to get a little creative and make a burger and throw it in a bowl - make sure to fill both the burger and the bowl up full tasty and nutritious ingredients!

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This recipe was sourced from Fully Nourished by Marni Wasserman.