GO GREEN with Village Green!

Our Eco-Friendly Tote bags have arrived! Be sure to pick one up on your next visit to Village Green Dental Care.

Benefits of Eco-Friendly Bags

Using an eco-friendly bag can be good for many reasons. You will lower your carbon footprint by using less greenhouse gases with an eco-friendly reusable shopping tote You can also help the environment by using a recycled tote bag, or a biodegradable tote bag, as both of these methods will decrease the amount of materials that permanently take up space in landfills.

An eco-friendly reusable bag means you don’t end up with a drawer full of plastic shopping bags or an overflowing trash bin.

Uses for Your Cotton Tote

A tote bag is a bag large enough to carry a variety of materials. Because they are so useful and versatile, cotton totes have a wide variety of uses:

• A tote bag is a great way to carry your groceries or other things you buy on a trip, as opposed to using paper or plastic bags the stores give you. This also means that on a shopping trip through a large mall, you can store all of your purchases in one convenient bag, rather than wrestling with a fistful of different plastic bags from different stores.

• A tote bag can also carry everything you need to enjoy a day on the beach, from sunscreen and towel to extra clothing and a good thriller to read!

• A cotton tote can be great for the student who needs to carry their textbooks and notes to classes and the library, but wants something lighter and more stylish than a backpack.

• Store them in your car so you'll always them have them on hand for the grocery store, library, or farmer's market! If you have too many shopping bags already, a cotton tote can be used to store things at home, like old books or piles of paper, to help keep you organized.

• Cotton tote bags are also perfect to carry your kids toys, baby items and much more.

Continuing Education at Village Green Dental!

We’re only half way through October and it has already been an eventful month for us.

The staff participated in two continuing education programs and before the month ends we will be participating in two more.

The first one was hosted by Dr. Sandra Chong, a periodontist whom we refer many of our patients to for gum problems.

Dr. Chong hosted a program at her office with mini seminars on various topics such as implants and laser dentistry. She also had representatives from various companies there to update us on new products. We’d like to thank Dr. Chong for including us in a very informative night which also included some great food!

The new members of our staff, Jen and Harnoop also attended an Invisalign course to reinforce and improve on the training which they have received on the job. They learned the importance of correcting spacing and crowding problems in the mouth, not only for aesthetic reasons but also for functionality. Invisalign is suitable for both adults and teenagers and it’s a proven alternative to braces. The average treatment time for Invisalgn is approximately a year depending on each individual case.

As Dr. Baksh is a certified Invisalign provider, we would be happy to provide you with a complimentary consultation to determine whether you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment.

Healthy mouths lead to healthy minds

Send your kids back to school with a thorough check-up and these helpful tips:

Children across the province return to school this week and the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) reminds parents that they should do so with clean, healthy teeth.
"Tooth decay can impact a child's ability to focus, learn and even attend class," says ODA President Dr. Ira Kirshen. "The good news is that it is entirely preventable. Parents can help children fight off tooth decay by simply teaching them good oral health habits."

In a Special Report published last year - Tooth Decay in Ontario's Children: An Ounce of Prevention - A Pound of Cure - the ODA reported that tooth decay is a rapidly progressing disease and one of the leading causes of absences from school. It not only affects school performance, it impedes a child's ability to thrive and his or her sense of self-worth.

To emphasize the importance of prevention, the ODA offers the following tips to parents:

- When shopping for back-to-school clothes and supplies, be sure to include some new toothbrushes on your list.
A child's toothbrush should be changed every three months or immediately after an illness.

- To prevent spreading the bacteria that causes tooth decay, do not put anything in your child's mouth if it has been in yours,
such as forks, spoons or soothers.

- Pack your child's lunch with nutritious snacks like fruits, vegetables and cheeses which are also good for their teeth.
Avoid soft, sticky sweets that get stuck in your child's teeth or stay in the child's mouth for a long time, such as raisins, caramels and lollipops.

- Make sure your child brushes and flosses twice a day.

To encourage healthy habits, let your child watch you brush and floss your teeth as often as possible. Children are wonderful imitators, and there's nothing like a parent's example to teach them the way to healthy dental practices.

- Schedule regular check-ups with your dentist.

There are many things parents can do to build habits that will protect their children's teeth and lay the foundation for future health.
Make sure your child is ready for school and able to enjoy a full year's curriculum without being affected by oral health issues.

Office Closed for Holidays

Village Green Dental Care is closed for Holidays from August 14th to August 30th and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday August 31st.

Happy Canada Day!

From all of us at Village Green Dental Care!

All the best to Kate!!

It's been about a year since Kate left on maternity leave. Kate now has a beautiful baby boy, Tanner, whom she is enjoying very much and wants to spend as much time with him as possible. As a result, she will not be returning to work with us. As parents also, we understand Kate’s need to cherish the time with her son as he goes through his precious early years. We would like to wish Kate all the best and hope she enjoys and treasures her time with Tanner.

We are excited to introduce and welcome, Jen Toone, Dental Assistant and Harnoop Sandhu, Dental Hygienist, to our team. Both Jen and Harnoop are new to Ottawa but not to the dentistry field. Jen and Harnoop come to us highly recommended. Jen is from Alberta and Harnoop from Southern Ontario.
Both Jen and Harnoops’ warm and friendly personalities are a wonderful complement to our office environment. They are sure to make you feel very comfortable and relaxed during your visit.

Jen & Harnoop- Welcome to our team!!

MOUTHGUARDS!!!