May 2014: Tips, eNews and More!     Spring has taken hold and the great Canadian Summer is upon us. With the days getting longer, most of us are spending more time in the sun. Aside from the obvious safety tips like putting on sunscreen and drinking plenty of water, there are a lot of precautions you can take to make sure you're safe in the great outdoors: Wear a helmet when you cycle Make sure you wear supportive footwear when going on long walks and hikes Use a good mouth guard for playing sports such as soccer and football to protect your teeth. Contact our office and we can provide you with a high quality, properly fitted mouth guard. Make your Mom smile on Mother's Day on Sunday, May 11th and enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend and holiday Monday on May 19th. We hope that you make some great plans for the moms in your life. Enjoy the warm weather and take care of your smile! Dr. Charles Weingarten and Team You Deserve a Perfect Smile! 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. Click here for more on veneers! Plant Powered Salad Looking for a refreshing salad to keep you fueled? Opt for this salad instead of fries at your cookout and you'll be able to keep active all day long! This recipe is easy to follow and you can be flexible with the ingredients; just use whatever beans and fresh greens you have on hand. Each bite will provide you with a balanced dose of quality protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fat, leaving you feeling fully nourished. Click here for the full recipe!