July 2013: Tips, eNews and More! Happy 146 Birthday Canada! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend and took a moment to get outside and explore a piece of this wonderful country (even if it was just your own patio). Did you know? There is no accurate count of the number of lakes in Canada. If we define a lake as being larger than 3 square km in area, there are over 30,000 lakes in Canada; if we lower the minimum threshold, the number climbs well into the millions, with over 250 000 lakes in Ontario alone. Canada has more lakes than all other countries combined, which contributes in no small measure to our country's overall beauty. With all of the fresh water at our fingertips we ask, are you drinking enough? While estimates of how much water you should be drinking vary from one study to the next, there is usually a common theme. Most of us are not drinking enough! Keep a glass of water at your desk and drink it throughout the day, getting up to refill your glass will give you a reason to take a break every hour or so. Drinking water helps proper hydration, cleanses your body and rinses bacteria from your mouth as you drink! Have a safe and healthy summer from, 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 Tooth Whitening What does your smile say about you? Has your smile dulled over the years? Have years of smoking, drinking coffee, tea, wine etc, discoloured your teeth? Fortunately, dentistry has a solution for your yellowing teeth! Tooth whitening has become a popular exercise with the rise of personal appearance television shows and over the counter solutions. What are some causes of Tooth Discolouration? Drinking coffee, tea, wine or soft drinks stains teeth Natural aging: the dentin underneath the enamel of a tooth darkens Smoking or any tobacco use stains teeth Accidents: a dead nerve will darken a tooth Root Canal Therapy Click here to learn how Teeth Whitening can brighten your smile! Are You Juicing? Juicing your own fresh fruits and vegetables has gained a lot of attention, and for good reasons. Juices are delicious and carry many health benefits. While any fruits and vegetables you juice yourself will be better for you than sugary/preserved/pasteurized juices you can buy at the store, we suggest you juice organic fruits and vegetables when possible (and wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly). We're not suggesting a 'juice diet', rather replacing an over-the-counter drink or a light meal or snack. Adding a fresh juice into your daily diet can have amazing positive effects on your well-being. A fresh juice in the morning can offer a quick healthy alternative to a traditional toast, eggs and bacon, a midday juice can give you a refreshing boost of energy, while having a nutrient filled juice for dinner can free your body up to repair itself overnight rather than digest a heavy meal. Click here to learn six more benefits of juicing!