Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 6052 FOCUS - APRIL 2017 port perry dental centre 238 Queen St. - Port Perry - 905-985-8451 www.iluvmydentist.com Dr. J. Cottrell Dr. J. Hardy Dr. C. Banfield Dr. J. Isenberg Dr. E. King - Orthodontist Dr. M. Dhillon - Periodontist Your Hometown Dental Professionals 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards PORTPERRYSTAR BEST DENTIST 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards PORTPERRYSTAR BEST DENTAL OFFICE 1. Keep your mouth clean • Brush your teeth and tongue twice a day. • Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. • Wait at least 20–30 minutes after eating before brushing your teeth. • Floss every day. • Look for oral care products with the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Seal. • Eat a well-balanced diet. • Limit foods and beverages containing sugar or carbohydrates. • Ideal snack foods: cheese, nuts, vegetables, and non-acidic fruits. 5. Don’t smoke or chew tobacco Besides ruining your smile, smoking and chewing smokeless tobacco can cause oral cancer, heart disease, gum disease, and a variety of other cancers. 4. Visit your dentist regularly 48% of Canadians who haven’t seen a dentist in the past year have gum disease. Regular dental exams and professional cleanings are the best way to prevent and detect problems before they get worse. facebook.com/ Taking proper care of your teeth and gums is a lifelong commitment. Follow these simple steps to keep your oral health good for life. 2. Check your mouth regularly Look for signs of gum disease: • Red, shiny, puffy, sore or sensitive gums • Bleeding when you brush or floss • Bad breath that won’t go away Look for signs of oral cancer: • Bleeding or open sores that don’t heal • White or red patches • Numbness or tingling • Small lumps and thickening on the sides or bottom of your tongue, the floor or roof of your mouth, the inside of your cheeks, or on your gums