eNewsletter - Danforth Neighborhood Dental Centre

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Autumn is here!

Autumn seems to be the season of choice amongst many in our office. The morning air is crisp, but not cold, it's getting dark earlier, but not before dinner, warmer clothes return to the closet but there's no need for heavy jackets...yet!

Scarier than Halloween, cold and flu season is approaching. October is Influenza Immunization Awareness Month. The flu is highly contagious and its effects can range vastly in severity between individuals. Whether you choose to get vaccinated or not you can help stop the spread of the flu by avoiding people who are sick, properly covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose and most importantly, staying home when you are sick! More here.

Use it or Lose it!

Your dental coverage may be based on the calendar year!
That means that your coverage maximums start over on January 1. Depending on your plan, your unused benefits likely do not roll over into 2012.
This means: If you don't use them this year they will go to waste!

If we haven't seen your smile in a while call us today to book an appointment or better yet you can request an appointment from the computer you are sitting at right now!

Wishing you a month filled with smiles,

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

Whether you have little ghost and goblins around the house or not, the lure of Halloween candy and treats will be all around this month. If you do have young ones, there are a few tips we can offer before their inevitable increase of candy consumption.

For Safety:
Inspect any candy received during trick or treating adventures.

For Health:
Limit the amount of sweets they consume.
Ensure they eat a large, healthy meal before they venture out (if they are not hungry, they will be less likely to sneak too many treats during their journey).

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Gum disease is an infection in the gum, bone and tissues. Gum disease may eventually result in unstable base for your teeth, which then become mobile and may fall out or have to be removed.

Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a primary cause of tooth loss, and is often linked to diabetes.

Diabetes slows blood circulation, which can contribute to the onset of infections of gum tissues. High saliva sugar levels associated with diabetes contribute to the growth of bacteria which causes gum disease.

Smoking and poor oral hygiene for people with diabetes significantly heightens the incidence of gum disease.

Click here to know the signs of gum disease and how to prevent it!