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Food Drive
November 14, 2011General
The Food Banks in our area are in need of our donations to help fill their shelves for the Holiday Season. It could be your neighbour, a friend, even a relative, working families, people on social assistance, singles, couples, seniors, the disabled, and children all visit food banks. Now through December 1st, Family Dental Centre will be collecting non-perishable food items. The Food Bank is in need of, but not limited to: Baby formula/diapers tea/coffee canned meats canned fruits canned juices canned vegetables peanut butter rice and pasta individually wrapped healthy snack foods canned soups and stews If you have…
Healthy Active Seniors
October 25, 2011General
Why should I be active? Maintain your health and independence as you agePhysical 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 fasterIndependent 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…
Enjoying the Summertime
June 20, 2011General
Have a wonderful summer Sun Safety For All Before you head for the beach, the park or even the back-yard, take a few minutes to learn about sun safety. You can protect your family and still have fun under the sun. This advice applies to everyone regardless of age or ethnicity. Avoid needless exposure to the sun. Protect your eyes by wearing UV blocking sunglasses. Select shaded areas for outdoor activities. Clothing such as a broad brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants can protect your skin. Tuck a handkerchief under the back of your hat to help prevent sunburn…
Women more prone to gum disease.
Periodontal (gum) disease comes from bacteria and toxins in dental plaque that forms on teeth. If this plaque is not removed immediately it hardens into tartar and a dentist must remove it during routine teeth cleaning. The bacteria in plaque infects the gums and causes redness and inflammation, which destroys the tissues and bone supporting the teeth. As a result the gums separate from teeth and cause infection. Common causes of periodontal disease include tobacco, medications, genetics, stress, poor personal hygiene, nutrition, systemic diseases and for women, hormones. For the most part, women take much better care of their oral…
Healthy Snacks
October 6, 2009General
Healthy Snacks If you want to maintain strong teeth for your lifetime, you need to ensure you are eating enough whole grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables and lean meats. Some other healthy snack choices include: nuts and seeds peanut butter cheese plain yogurt popcorn Acid ErosionThere are some drinks and snacks that are bad for your teeth and may contribute to acid erosion. Acid erosion happens when food or drink with a low PH level (more acidic) are consumed. That acid can linger in your mouth, taking the minerals away and softening the surface of your teeth. This…