The colder, shorter days seem to have taken hold. I hope you took full advantage of the unseasonably warm temperatures a few weeks ago.
Believe it or not Halloween is just around the corner! The little Ghosts and goblins around the office are getting excited and I'm sure the ones in your home are as well. Please remember to take a little extra care if you're on the roads this October 31st. |
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The arrival of Halloween means that the holiday season is quickly approaching as is the new year.
Did you know that many dental plans are based on the calendar year? If you've been meaning to visit us for a cleaning, now is the time! Click here and request an appointment. We'd love to see your smile before 2007 is up.
Some quick reminders:
Change your clocks back an hour on November 4th. Change the batteries in all of your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on the same day...it's a good habit to get into!
Until next time Smile with Confidence,
The Team at Maple Family Dentistry
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Ah it's October, the leaves are falling and so are the temperatures.
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Halloween is just around the corner
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 me, 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 my stomach.
Here are some suggestions to help you cope with the temptation of Halloween candy in the house. |
For starters, wait until the night or two before Halloween to actually pick up any candy...if its not
there, you won't eat it.
Eat any candy with a meal, and drink water to rinse the sugar from your teeth when you're done.
Perhaps buy "healthier" snacks such as raisins, sesame snaps and sugar free options.
Buy yourself a treat, this year I'm suggesting imported Swiss chocolate 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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There you are watching a movie, innocently eating your popcorn…
Crack! Ouch! Uh oh?
Was that your tooth?
Time to call the dentist!
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A crown is a covering that sits over the top of the tooth. Crowns protect, cover, seal and strengthen your
tooth. When a filling just won’t do the job, we often turn to the crown.
There are many situations that may call for a crown:
When large old fillings break down, or get decay around them, the tooth often needs
to be crowned. It is important to crown a tooth that has been structurally weakened to prevent further
damage such as cracking or breaking.
When a tooth is cracked, a crown is placed over the tooth to hold it together. If this is
not done on time, the tooth can become sensitive or will eventually break. It is important to crown a
cracked tooth before it breaks as broken teeth are not always repairable.
If a tooth has decay so deep and large that a filling will not stay, or if the tooth
structure is weakened, some dental work and a crown can often save the tooth from certain removal.
Click Here to read more about Crowns.
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A question I am frequently asked is; do I accept new patients?
OF COURSE I DO!
I consider it the highest form of compliment when my patients refer their friends and family.
My practice is built on word of mouth, and I appreciate every referral I am presented with. |
"There's no question that I have the best patients on the entire planet." |
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