eNewsletter - Danforth Neighbourhood Dental Centre

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We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and would like to wish you all the best in 2009.

Did you make any New Year's resolutions for the upcoming year?

Annually we hear the same resolutions, (exercise, quit something, spend time with loved ones, pay off debt, etc).

Remember to keep your goals realistic (at least for the short term), plan ahead, and go for it!

We suggest that you reassess your progress towards the end of February. If you are unsatisfied, regroup and re-evaluate; were you too ambitious for the short term, did you plan enough, did you even try?

Use March to plan around these obstacles and give it a second go. You can adjust your resolution to something that works for you ...it's your resolution and it is not set in stone!

Good luck and keep us posted!

This month hosts National Non-Smoking Week January 18 to 24. By now you have heard the endless reasons to quit smoking, are you ready?

If it is your time to quit, speak to us during your next visit, we may be able to help. You can also visit the smoker’s helpline for tips and suggestions to help you succeed.

Please remember to let us know if there have been any changes to your plan before your next visit. As always, if you are unsure of your policy's details, review it carefully, contact your provider or bring it in with you and we will help you understand your coverage.

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

When you think of dentistry, you probably think only of what dentists do to improve your health: but what about your appearance?

Cosmetic dentistry is the general term used to describe what dentists may do to improve your appearance. But don't be misled: the improvement in your appearance often leads to improvement in your overall physical (and mental) health.

Often, patients perceive that their teeth are crooked, chipped, stained, or too dark, leading to a smile that's just not right. Cosmetic dentistry aims to correct, repair or cover the imperfection improving the appearance of the patient's smile and often their self confidence.

Stains on the surface of teeth can usually be 'lightened' though cleaning. Stains within teeth themselves, may be removed through 'whitening' using either in-office or take-home treatments.

Look both ways before you cross the street, always hold an adults hand and brush your teeth after every meal were good pieces of advice when you were a kid.

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.