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Do you have dentures made by Giselle?
You may be asking who is Giselle or you may be familiar with her excellent work here at the Family Dental Centre.
Giselle Johnstone is our Denture Technician. Giselle started her career with an apprenticeship in Hamilton and courses at George Brown College in Toronto. She has 34 years experience and has been associated with the dental practice in Frankford for 26 of those years.
It is common for many dentists to send their laboratory work out to a commercial lab and therefore the technician never actually sees the patient. Dr. Mascarin says “we are very fortunate to have Giselle as part of our team. Her ability to see and assess the best cosmetic results for our patients adds immeasurably to our reputation for excellent smile makeovers.”
Giselle enjoys working with our patients at all three locations and finds making implant dentures especially rewarding. “The ...
October 15, 2008Dental Tips0Continue reading
Great Results for Nervous Patients
Oral conscious sedation is a safe, easy and comfortable solution for anxious dental patients. We have many patients benefiting from this method of relaxation for dental treatment. We also have many who have found nitros oxide (laughing gas) the solution for their comfort.
Recently, one of our patients was unable to arrange a ride home after her oral sedation and decided to have her treatment done with nitros oxide and local anesthetic. After the appointment the patient was so thankful to Dr. Monemdjou for her gentleness and commented " That's it, that was easy". This patient has since had treatment with only local anesthetic.
It is very rewarding to be part of a team that can provide comfortable, relaxed treatment.
Michelle (Level II Dental Assistant)
September 24, 2008Advice1Continue reading
More on Staying Active
Be Active, Your Way, Every Day for Life! - Age is no barrier
Being active is very safe for most people. Start slowly and build up - listen to your body. Accumulate 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days. Minutes count - add it up 10 minutes at a time. Not sure? Consult with a health-care professional.
Choose a variety of activities from each of these three groups:
Endurance
- Continuous activities that make you feel warm and breathe deeply
- Increase your energy
- Improve your heart, lungs, and circulatory system
Flexibility
- Gentle reaching, bending, and stretching
- Keep your muscles relaxed and joints mobile
- Move more easily and be more agile
Strength & Balance
- Lift weights, do resistance activities
- Improve balance and posture
- Keep muscles and bones strong
- Prevent bone loss
Getting started is easier than you think
- Build ...
September 22, 2008Advice0Continue reading
Staying Active
It's never too late...
You're never too old to increase your level of physical activity. Most people say they gain strength, endurance, and flexibility by becoming more active - including those in their nineties. Almost immediately, many people notice they feel better and getting around is easier.
Consider this:
- The more you move, the better you feel.
- More active older adults have the function and fitness of those much younger.
- More active people prolong their independence.
- Everyone can benefit from increased physical activity
- People with physical limitations and chronic conditions can also benefit by becoming more active.
Increasing your level of physical activity as much as you are able can help offset many of the negative effects of certain diseases and disabling conditions.
September 15, 2008Advice0Continue reading
Healthy Active Seniors
Why should I be active?
Maintain your health and independence as you age
Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your physical and mental health and quality of life as you get older. Walking, stretching, and keeping your muscles in good condition will help you to maintain your independence.
Physical inactivity makes your body age faster
Independent living depends on being able to do the things you want to do when you want to do them. To stay independent you need to be able to reach, bend, lift, carry, and move around easily. Staying physically active will help you to keep moving, and stay strong.
Think about these facts
- 60% of older adults are inactive.
- Sitting or lying for long periods is a serious health risk. (World Health Organization)
- Inactivity leads to declines in:
- bone strength;
- muscle strength;
- heart and lung ...
September 8, 2008General0Continue reading
