August 2013: Tips, eNews and More! We hope you are enjoying the relaxed pace of the summer, and at the same time getting out and taking advantage of the activities that the season brings. Have you been involved in a group sport this summer? With the season winding down, now is the time to look for an indoor activity for the fall. If your choice of sport involves contact or strength and balance, talk to us about a custom fitted mouth guard. Above and beyond the benefits of safety and protecting your smile, some mouth guards have been shown to improve your overall sports performance. Are you or a family member headed off to school in September? Many post secondary institutions offer health plans that include dental coverage. If you are enrolled in a post secondary program, remember to look into the coverage offered to you. Your new school schedule may keep you busy, remember to make your oral health a priority. Enjoy the rest of your summer, The Team at Dr. Anthony Bastone Dentistry Summer Hours We have new summer hours! Monday 11:00am - 7:00pm Tuesday 9:30am - 7:00pm Wednesday 8:30am - 2:30pm Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm Friday Closed Saturday Closed Click here to book an appointment How Would You Rate Your Smile? Is it a perfect TEN, A seven, or perhaps even lower? Does your smile make you look younger, sexier, and smarter? ...It can When you look at pictures do you ever wish your teeth were straighter, whiter, more aligned? Cosmetic dentistry allows dentists to perform porcelain veneer 'smile makeovers' which can address all of these issues. We are delighted to be able to offer this revolutionary technique to our patients. What are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are custom, porcelain facings that are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to cover any imperfections and fix your smile. The veneers are very thin, only about 1 mm thick. That same thickness is "smoothed" off the natural tooth surface so when the veneer is bonded to the tooth, the tooth feels and looks the same thickness as before. Uneven, discoloured, or even damaged teeth can be restored or repaired using this procedure. Feel free to ask us what veneers can do for your smile; don't put it off any longer. Next time you're looking at pictures of yourself, let your friends say, "I wish my smile was as nice as yours". It's up to you if you tell them your secret or not! Click here to learn what makes Porcelain Veneers so special? Is Your Family Getting Enough Greens? Leafy green vegetables are one of nature's richest sources of a full spectrum of nutrients. So look beyond spinach and broccoli and get familiar with kale, collards, swiss chard, arugula, bok choy and other greens you can find at your grocery store, specialty stores and of course farmer's markets depending on the season. Regardless of your diet, greens should be an essential component of your day. Depending on your taste, there are many ways to get more green veggies into your diet. Through different preparations and by the very nature of vegetables, greens offer very unique flavours and textures. From side dishes to mains - and even in smoothies and juices - there are endless ways to add more leafy green vegetables into your family's diet. Click here to learn more about how and why you should add more green in your diet and for a great Zesty Kale Krisps recipe!