Septemeber 2013: Tips, eNews and More!     Back to School! Believe it or not, the first day of autumn is quickly approaching. Autumn is a wonderful season which offers many outdoor and indoor activities to keep you active. It also means the kids are back in school! Are You in Autumn Mode? Perhaps it's the shorter days or maybe the self-imposed routine, but everyone seems to be on a mission to get...somewhere. For many of us, autumn feels more demanding than summer. Real or imagined, the added pressure can contribute to stress. While the immediate links may not be obvious, stress and oral health are related. Stress has been linked to bruxism (grinding and clenching), canker sores and even gum disease. Relax. Breathe. Start your day off with breakfast. Think positively about the day while you brush your teeth and floss in the morning. These two to five minutes can help you to reduce stress as well as ward off some of the effects of on your oral health. Time for Your Cleaning Is it time for a cleaning or to have unfinished dental work completed? If your dental benefits are based on the calendar year, your maximums may not roll over into the New Year. Our calendar fills up quickly this time of year, so we encourage you to call today if you need an appointment before the New Year. Have a safe and healthy month, Dr. Charles Weingarten and Team Porcelain Veneers 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. Click here to find out what makes Porcelain Veneers so special? Breakfast in a Pinch Are you looking for a breakfast/snack idea that you can make once and reach for in a pinch? Granola is the answer! Homemade granola is a tasty and healthy treat that can compliment your breakfast or work as a snack on its own. Making granola at home allows you to control the ingredients and create it to taste, rather than store bought creations that may contain preservatives and fillers that you don't want or need in your diet. Click here for some quick tips and a recipe to get you started!