July 2015: Tips, eNews & More!
Happy Canada Day!
Summer is in full swing and if you have kids at home,
they are more than likely getting up later in the
morning. It's easy to just give them a sugary bowl of
cereal and get on with the day, but that is not doing
them any favours when it comes to their oral and overall
health. Try to provide fresh seasonal fruit for kids and
foods like eggs which make a great snack and are a good
source of protein without the sugars contained in so many
breakfast meals.
Summer nights may also come with later bedtimes, after a
full day outside in the sun, make sure your family tends
to their teeth before bed. Sugar can cause tooth decay so
it's important for kids to brush and rinse before hitting
the pillow. Practice the 3-2-1 rule:
Eat 3 healthy meals, brush 2 times, and floss 1 time
every day. Click here
for more summertime health tips.
Now is the time to get you and your child to the dentist
for a regular check-up. It's always good to take
advantage of this time when your child won't have to miss
school to get that necessary dental check-up. Click here to
request an appointment.
Office News
We would like to take a moment to say goodbye to Amanda. Amanda was on maternity leave with her second child Tanner when she decided to work closer to home in order to be with her family. She will be missed and we wish her all the best!
In her place we would like to introduce our newest hygienist, Angela.
Welcome to the team!
Summer fun means lots of smiles – keep your child's
smile healthy.
Dr. Milligan and the High Park Dental Team
|
Join Us in the End Women's Cancer Walk!
To our wonderful patients,
For the last 8 out of 9 years, there have been a group of us that have walked alongside other participants in the 60 km Weekend to End Women's Cancer walk, benefiting the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Each year the participants raise millions of dollars that go to research at the Princess Margaret hospital, one of the leading research facilities in the world, to aid in the search for a cure for all women's cancers. This year the walk has changed to a 1 day 25km walk.
Once again, Jacquie and Heather S. will be participating in the walk around the streets of Toronto. Now the 1 day, 25km walk is for ALL cancers and we hope that the funds we raise will help researchers find a cure that could end this disease that affects so many people around the world, no matter who or where they are.
We are walking for our families, our friends and our patients that have been affected by cancer. In the 8 years that our group has walked, we have raised over $100,000!
Click here to learn more about the event and make sure to visit endcancer.ca to figure out how you can get involved. |
What You Don't Know About E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are on the rise. It has been estimated that
within 10 years e-cigarettes will outsell tobacco
products since they are considered a safer and less
expensive alternative to smoking. Smoking has been linked
to cancer and heart disease but that doesn't mean e-
cigarettes are not hazardous for your health. There has
also been concern that e-cigarettes are quickly becoming
a gateway drug for nonsmokers and teens.
What Are E-Cigarettes?
The battery powered electronic device contains a
cartridge with e-juice (made up of vegetable glycerin,
propylene glycol and liquid nicotine) and a heating
element to produce vapor. Since vapor is produced rather
than smoke, the amount of toxic chemicals emitted are
significantly reduced. This battery powered device also
reduces the odor that normally accompanies smoking.
Click here to find out about how vaping affects your oral
health. |
Additional Hours Available
Dr. Melissa Milligan will provide restorative and hygiene appointments every other Saturday from 8am to 1pm.
Remember, you can request an appointment at any time by visiting our appointment request page. |
Frozen Fruit Pops
When it's hot outside and you're looking to quench your
thirst, water is the best thing for you! However, we know
the heat can sometimes make you crave sweets and in the
heat, a refreshing sugary fruit juice is hard to resist,
so why not try our Frozen Fruit Pop recipe instead?
They are much healthier than many concentrated fruit
juices you find in the grocery store and, because it's
frozen, it'll cool you down and take longer to finish
which means you are less likely to overindulge. Try our
recipe, or use your favourite fruits.
Click here for the full recipe!
|
|