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COULD YOU BE RUINING YOUR TEETH WITH THESE 5 BAD HABITS?

3/17/2018

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Every day, we do things that can damage our teeth. So what should we avoid? What day-to-day habits do we need to change to protect our teeth?

Not surprisingly, there are foods and drinks that pose some of the biggest threats to your teeth — and it’s not just desserts, candy and pop.
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Foods and drinks that are high in starch or refined carbohydrates, such as pasta, white rice and refined cereals, can also cause plaque buildup that can lead to cavities. Citric foods can demineralize teeth, making them more susceptible to developing decay over time. Coffee and tea can cause staining, and if you add sugar and cream, they become more prone to causing cavities. While brushing after meals is the ideal, a good rule of thumb is to follow up any of these foods or beverages by drinking plain water.
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FIVE REASONS TO GET A BACK TO SCHOOL DENTAL CHECKUP

3/17/2018

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In getting ready for a new school year, most parents end up with a long back-to-school list.  While buying school supplies and clothes is something Mom or Dad can do on their own; if you want to get a back to school dental checkup, you will need to schedule it for your child before their schedules fill up with homework, sports and other after school activities.
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1. Dental Problems Are The Number One Reason Kids Miss School
Did you know that more than 51 million school hours are lost annually because of illnesses related to dental problems?  Childhood tooth decay, is the #1 chronic childhood illness? Pediatric dental disease is 7x more common than hay fever and 5x more common than asthma.

Data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey r
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•  41% of children aged 2 to 11 years had cavities  in their primary teeth
•  42% of those aged 6 to 19 years had cavities in their permanent teeth

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR DENTAL HEALTH DURING COLD & FLU SEASON

3/8/2018

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Fall is coming to an end and winter is about to take over, are you prepared for what awaits you this December? Also known as the cold and flu season, winter has the tendency to increase the number of people getting the flu. 
 
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However, you can lessen the chances of acquiring this common winter bug by maintaining good oral/dental health, as it actually has more benefits than what people may normally know, such as a great smile and whiter teeth.  

Taking care of your teeth or dental health actually means improving the chances of not getting afflicted with cough and colds. You can free yourself from the clutches of bad germs by following these simple and straightforward steps you will find below regarding proper toothbrush care. Why the toothbrush you ask?


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CANDY SEASON CONTINUES

3/8/2018

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It’s January.
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A common complaint we hear is that families indulged “over the holidays,” with treats and sweets that are part of most cultures’ festive celebrations. In fact, a time of year we like to call “candy season” has been upon us since October, when we all had fun with Halloween.
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 It lasts until late spring, after Valentine's Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Passover and other cultural holidays.

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Hopefully by now, the pleasure of guiltily sneaking the sweet treats brought on by recent holidays has waned. At our home, most of the candy we received as holiday gifts is now in the freezer. It’s good to be cautious with sweets; it’s something we tell our patients all the time. If proper tooth and mouth care are followed, the occasional, sweet treat won’t harm your teeth.
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ANXIETY & THE DENTIST'S CHAIR

3/8/2018

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Why we have it and how to ease it

We all know that one person who is absolutely terrified of going to the dentist.

​When they eventually go, they tell you it wasn’t that bad, but they would rather have a root canal than a regularly scheduled cleaning because “it’s less intrusive.” 
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For those of us blessed with sensitive teeth and gums, sitting through a regular cleaning is not always the easiest. Most dentists and their staff, however, are very good at easing a patient’s anxiety. You just have to make sure they are aware of it.


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PROTECT YOUNG MOUTHS

3/7/2018

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​Protect young mouths during sports play
 
Spring has arrived in Niagara, and with it comes the desire to step outside, pick up a bat and a ball, and join the major leagues in celebrating the start of baseball season. 
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Perhaps baseball isn’t your thing, but you would rather kick a soccer ball around, or catch a football, or go karting … or ride a mountain bike or a skateboard…

​For most of these sports, you don’t hesitate to protect your head and that of your child with a helmet. But according to the Ontario Dental Association, protecting a growing head, jaw and teeth, even for seemingly non-contact sports, is very important. We at Lakeport Dental strongly agree.


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SUMMER TREATS AND DENTAL SAFETY

3/7/2018

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It’s a time for carnivals, barbecues, sun-ripened vegetables, popsicles, ice cream, frozen drinks and loads of other treats associated with summer’s fine weather.
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Some of our favourite summer treats should be enjoyed sparingly, though, and with caution. 
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For those of us whose mouths are filled with appliances, such as braces, crowns, caps or bridges, we must always consider the safety of our meal and snack choices.

But there is the sugar to consider, also. Popsicles and shaved-ice treats seem fairly harmless since they are water or juice based, but the sugar content could be harmful, encouraging bacteria growth or leading to cavities. Biting into very cold or icy treats could lead to chipped teeth or pain from cold sensitivity.


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WHY WATER IS SO IMPORTANT TO YOUR MOUTH'S GOOD HEALTH

3/7/2018

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Have you ever been so hot, and so thirsty, your tongue and mouth seem to have dried up? It’s possible you were dehydrated.
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At Lakeport Dental, we know your mouth inside and out, and we can tell you for sure that drinking water every day will benefit not only your mouth, but your overall health.
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When you are out and about, especially in the heat of summer, it’s better to reach for water than pop or sugary drinks, like sports drinks. Because these are laden with sugar, they can lead to the wearing away of tooth enamel, while adding unnecessary calories to your diet.

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SUMMER: A PERFECT TIME TO RESTORE THAT SMILE!

3/5/2018

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is summertime, and events with family and friends will have you shining your 1,000 watt smile at every turn. Whether you are enjoying the sounds of the summer concert series at Montebello Park or having a backyard BBQ elsewhere in St. Catharines, getting together means laughs!
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At Lakeport Dental, we know that sometimes, your smile just does not feel right. You may have done everything right to protect your oral health, but if you do not feel comfortable with your smile, your self-confidence can suffer.
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This can affect your lifestyle and with summer’s carefree days of swimming, dining al fresco  and outdoor events with friends and families, you want your smile to be at its best.

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GIVING YOU A REASON TO SMILE!

3/5/2018

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​In a recent blog from Lakeport Dental, we talked about the necessity of good saliva and its functions.
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One of those functions is to circulate in the mouth and relieve debris left behind after eating. Our dental team will tell you that salivary glands are hard at work all day and night keeping your oral health balanced.
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​If small particles of food become lodged between teeth, near gums and in tight spaces where no amount of salivary cleansing or manual brushing can remove it, tooth decay may occur resulting in dental caries or a cavity.

​But what, exactly, is a cavity?

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