Brampton Dental Office
2 Philosopher's Trail, Unit 1, Brampton, Ontario L6S 4C9
905-458-6620
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Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski
Dentists Brampton
Winner of Brampton Guardian's Readers' Choice Diamond Award for BEST DENTIST AND BEST DENTAL OFFICE - Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski
Thanks to our amazing patients and Brampton Guardian readers for voting Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski Dental Office as the Best Dentist and Best Dental Office in Brampton. We are honored to be the recipients of the Readers Choice Diamond Award!
Food for Thought ... and Healthier Teeth!!!!
A balanced, nutritious diet is good for your general health as well as your dental health. Without the right nutrients, your teeth and gums can become more susceptible to decay and gum disease. Sugar is one of the main causes of dental problems. The average Canadian eats the equivalent of 40 kg (88 lb) of sugar each year. Here are a few ways to reduce your sugar intake, and help your teeth at the same time.
• Try to choose sugar-free snacks such as milk, fruit, vegetables, nuts, plain yogurt, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, cheese, melba toast, juice and salads.
• Add less sugar to your coffee or tea or try sugar substitutes. Try to avoid sugar-sweetened soft drinks and look for fruit juices and drinks with no added sugar.
• Pay attention to the list of ingredients when you are grocery shopping. Honey, molasses, liquid invert sugar, glucose, and fructose are all types of sugar.
• When you do eat sweets, there are things you can do to avoid harming your teeth: avoid sticky sweets that cling to your teeth and are harder to brush away; eat sweets with a meal, not as a snack, to improve the flow of saliva, which helps wash away and dilute sugar; and carry a travel-size toothbrush and use it after eating sweets.
• If you can’t brush, at least rinse your mouth with water or eat a fibrous fruit such as an apple or raw vegetables. Or chew a piece of sugarless gum. Trident gum, which is the first chewing gum to be recognized by the Canadian Dental Association, contains DentecTM(Xylitol). Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener that is found in plants, in fruits, such as raisins and strawberries and in vegetables such as lettuce, onions and carrots.
Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski - Brampton Dentists
Brampton Dental Office
2 Philosopher's Trail, Unit 1, Brampton, Ontario L6S 4C9
905-458-6620
905-458-6620
Free Dental Treatment For Kids - Healthy Smiles
Good oral health is very important for a child's overall health, however, for some, dental treatment is not affordable. Ontario offers a dental program called Healthy Smiles for children 17 and under that do not have access to dental coverage. If eligible, children are covered under this programs at no cost.
Healthy Smiles Ontario is a government-funded dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 years old and under from low-income households.
The program includes regular visits to a licensed dental provider and covers the costs of treatment including:
- check-ups
- cleaning
- fillings
- x-rays
- scaling
- urgent or emergency dental care
Cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and braces, are not covered by the program.
Your household is automatically enrolled in the program if you or your child receives benefits through:
- Ontario Works
- Temporary Care Assistance
- Ontario Disability Support Program
- Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
Children are eligible for the program if they:
- Are 17 years of age and under
- live in Ontario
- come from a household with an income equal to or less than the levels in the table below
If you know a child under the age of 17 that may be in need of dental treatment be sure to contact the local Public Health Unit in your area for more information. You may also contact our dental professionals for more information.
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Brampton Dental Office
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Thumbsucking and Pacifier Use
Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.
How Can Thumbsucking Affect My Child's Teeth?
After permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth.Pacifiers can affect the teeth essentially the same ways as sucking fingers and thumbs, but it is often an easier habit to break.
The intensity of the sucking is a factor that determines whether or not dental problems may result. If children rest their thumbs passively in their mouths, they are less likely to have difficulty than those who vigorously suck their thumbs. Some aggressive thumbsuckers may develop problems with their baby (primary) teeth.
When Do Children Stop Sucking Their Thumbs?
Children usually stop sucking between the ages of two and four years old, or by the time the permanent front teeth are ready to erupt. If you notice changes in your child’s primary teeth, or are concerned about your child’s thumbsucking consult your dentist.How Can I Help My Child Stop Thumbsucking?
- Praise your child for not sucking.
- Children often suck their thumbs when feeling insecure or needing comfort. Focus on correcting the cause of the anxiety and provide comfort to your child.
- For an older child, involve him or her in choosing the method of stopping.
- Your dentist can offer encouragement to your child and explain what could happen to their teeth if they do not stop sucking.
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- How to care for your child's teeth
- 8 common concerns about your child's teeth
Information as per the American Dental Association https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/t/thumbsucking
Brampton Dental Office
2 Philosopher's Trail, Unit 1, Brampton, Ontario L6S 4C9
905-458-6620
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