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March 2012: Tips, eNews & More!

If you have children in school you know that March Break is almost here!
March break is a great time to schedule an appointment for your dental cleaning and check-up. By planning ahead you can make a day of it with a visit to our office in the morning and an afternoon of adventure with one of the many March Break Activities going on around town. You can request an appointment here. To help you find some fun events in and around the city you can visit these sites: toronto.com and about.com.

March is National Nutrition Month
The theme for 2012 is "Get the real deal on your meal". Proper nutrition is integral to overall health and vitality. The foods you choose literally affects your oral health from the moment you put them in your mouth. Here are some popular nutrition myths that Dietitians hear, and would love to dispel.

Nutrition & Dentistry
Nutrition plays an important role in preventative dentistry. Foods with antioxidant qualities help your body to fight bacteria that cause tooth decay, while foods high in calcium strengthen teeth and bones. A well balanced diet is important in all aspects of your life... including your oral health.
Please ask us if you'd like more information on nutrition and your health.

Please note: Lawrence West Dental will be OPEN for business on Friday, March 16th,2012 as it is the last day of March break. Contact our office, or click here to schedule your children's appointments today!

Have a fun and safe month,

Dr. Nick Babatsikos and Team

Is your smile all that it can be?

Or is there something missing?
Many people have a missing tooth in the back of their mouth and feel as though, if no one can see it, it's not a problem. This is not entirely true.

While you may not see that missing tooth as causing problems, you run the risk of the surrounding teeth drifting out of position and doing visible harm. Missing teeth also cause your surrounding teeth and gums to become far more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease. One of the solutions we can offer patients with missing teeth is called a dental bridge.

What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is a false tooth, known as a pontic. It can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. Bridges can do many things, including reducing your risk of gum disease, help to correct minor bite issues and can even improve your speech.

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February Social Networking Contest Winner!

The winner of the Dinner and a Movie for last February's contest is...

Rothopy Panetta!

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

Money Matters brought to you by our very own seasoned expert Maria Tsiaousidis.

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,567 sales through the TorontoMLS® system in January 2012. This number was 8.8 per cent higher than the 4,199 sales reported in January 2011. Sales growth was strongest for low-rise home types in the regions surrounding the City of Toronto.

The average selling price for January 2012 transactions was $463,534 - up by almost nine per cent compared to January 2011.

Favourable low fixed mortgage rates has kept home buyers confident in their ability to achieve the Canadian goal of home ownership.

Maria Tsiaousidis
Sales Representative
Re/Max Ultimate Realty Inc., Brokerage
Office: (416) 487-5131
Mobile: (416) 409-9217
Email: mariat@remaxultimate.com
www.torontowelcomesyouhome.com

Goji Granola

Being Nutrition Month we've selected a simple recipe that is filled with nutritious ingredients that you may not readily have in your home. We encourage you to live outside of the box for the month and try some foods that can bring some variety into your diet as well as your pantry.

The ingredients:

1 cup Quick Oats
2 tbsp Oat Flour
Oats - rich in fiber and excellent for reducing cholesterol and provide long lasting energy.
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil - Rich, creamy, and sweet, it adds flavour as well as health benefits.
2 tbsp Coconut Sugar
Coconut Sugar - Low glycemic ingredient, slow burning and adds just the right amount of sweetness to a recipe.

Click here for the recipe.