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January 2012: Tips, eNews, and More!

Happy New Year!

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are now relaxed, rested and ready to face 2012 head on.

Thank you to everyone who offered us advice regarding improving the experience at our office. Many of your suggestions are being incorporated into our office for the New Year.

Congratulations to our 2011 survey winner Fran Bruno! Please contact our office to claim your prize.

January 15-21 is National Non-Smoking Week
If ending a relationship with tobacco is on your list of things to do in 2012, now is a great time to start. You can find helpful advice on how to quit and more about National Non-Smoking Week here. Remember, in addition to your lungs and heart, tobacco use stains your teeth, damages your mouth's soft tissues and increases your chance of developing oral cancer. If quitting is proving more difficult than you anticipated, we may be able to help.

Is Your Dental Insurance Based on the Calendar Year?
If you have any outstanding dental work to be completed or are maintaining an oral health and hygiene routine that corresponds to your dental benefits, now is the time to come in and see us. You can request an appointment here.

Until next month,

Dr. Nick Babatsikos and Team

Your Chance To Win!

Win a $50 Visa Gift Card!
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December Social Networking Contest Winner!
The winner of the Yorkdale Mall Gift Certificate for last month's contest is...

Sonia Ferreira!

Congratulations Sonia! Please contact our office to claim your prize.

Breathe Healthy Live Happily!

Are You Still a Smoker?
The effects of smoking have been the focus of health campaigns for many years now. Campaigns often focus on the lung and heart problems linked to smoking. Lawrence West Dental would like to offer you oral health related reasons to turn your back on tobacco.

While the effects of tobacco use on your heart and lungs may be hidden from public view, the effects on your oral health are often as clear as the smile on your face.

You may view smoking as sociable and appealing. The actual impression you may offer to others may include:

Stained Teeth
Bad Breath
Dry Mouth
Leukoplakia (Irritated patches on the tongue and Tissues inside your mouth)

The Importance of Regular Dental Examinations

Why does your dentist want to schedule another appointment with you so soon - even if today's oral examination was perfect? Regular dental visits are essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. For maximum benefit, a good home care regimen must be supplemented with an examination at least every six months. Depending on the status of your oral health, your dentist may recommend more frequent visits.

Several months after cleaning, teeth can have plaque build-up as well as stains from food, beverages, tobacco, etc. Over time, plaque build-up can harden into tartar (or calculus) formation.

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