The Olympics have come to a close but the memories are still fresh in many Canadian's minds. We are extremely proud of our athletes who won 26 medals including our first gold medal on home soil.

Did any sport spark your curiosity?
Canada offers the ideal climate for an endless variety of sports and activities. If a particular sport caught your attention, get involved. You don't have to perform at an Olympic level to enjoy staying active.

March 20th is the first day of spring and many around the office are waiting for the warming weather with great anticipation. March Break is also quickly approaching for many of you.

Are you heading somewhere over the break?
Remember a break from routine does not include a break from proper oral hygiene. This is a great time to come in for a cleaning. You can request an appointment here.

If you are staying in town and looking for things to do in and around the GTA during the break visit this link.

Nutrition Month
This year's Nutrition Month theme is 'Celebrate food... from field to table!' Nutrition plays a healthy role in your overall well being, especially in your oral health. Visit this link to learn more about healthy eating and tips to support healthy eating and lifestyle.

We have also included a delicious recipe to help keep warm you up while nourishing your body at the same time.

Have a great month,

Dr. Larry Podolsky, Dr. Howard Rosen and staff.

Is Your Smile All That It Can Be? Or is there something missing? Many people have a missing tooth in the back of their mouth and feel as though, if no one can see it, it's not a problem. This is not entirely true. While you may not see that missing tooth as causing problems, you run the risk of the surrounding teeth drifting out of position and doing visible harm. Missing teeth also cause your surrounding teeth and gums to become far more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease. One of the solutions we can offer patients with missing teeth is called a dental bridge. Click here to find out what bridges can do for your smile!

Green Garden Soup We're sure you've been told to eat your vegetables countless times for as long as you can remember. Vegetables are a source of many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and nutrients that your body needs. In particular green vegetables that are readily available at your local grocery store can add a vital piece to your daily nutrition. Form incorporating vegetables into your recipes to eating them on their own as a snack you will notice the positive, valuable effects they have on your body. Here is a soup recipe from fullynourished.ca that packs a powerful punch of greens into your day. Green Garden Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 cups green beans, chopped 4-6 cups filtered water 1 small bunch of kale, chopped 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut in to small florets 1/2 bunch cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 teaspoon each fresh parsley, thyme and basil (chopped) or herb d’provence Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional) Sea salt and pepper to taste Click here for the rest of the recipe! This recipe was sourced from Fully Nourished by Marni Wasserman