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Warm weather, long days and so much to do!

There's always a palpable hurry in August to get as much done before the summer is over and it's time to go back to school.

The CNE at Exhibition Place is always a fun place to be on a summer's day. If you're like most people, a must-see attraction is the famed Food Building wherein you'll find all sorts of fantastical delights.

While it's fun to be gluttonous and enjoy yourself every once and a while, be sure to take care of your mouth and avoid eating anything too hot, too spicy, or too sugary. Remember to floss after every meal and brush often.

School is just around the corner…

If you are heading off to college or university, bring your good oral health habits along with you. Be sure to check your school's student health plan as it may include dental coverage. Remember to review the coverage offered to you and let us know if you have any questions. As for the younger kids, August is a great time to come in for a checkup before the hectic school year begins. Call or click here today to book an appointment.

Bloor Dental Health Centre

Do You Need to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth?

What are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars. Most people see these teeth erupt in their late teens or early twenties – perhaps just in time to have gained some wisdom.

Why Might They Need to be Removed?

Sometimes wisdom teeth grown in and cause no problems. Often however the development of wisdom teeth can present a series of complications.

When wisdom teeth begin to erupt the flap of gum tissue that grows over the tooth is raised, creating a space for food to become trapped which can cause infection. Another common complication is misalignment of the wisdom teeth. Misaligned wisdom teeth can be angled towards or away from the second molars. This often causes the tooth to become 'impacted' only erupting partially and not erupt to the surface at all. This improper alignment can cause crowding and potentially damage adjacent teeth, the jawbone or nerves.

Click here to learn about wisdom teeth extraction.

Chocolate Coconut Pudding

We know ice cream is great on a warm summer day but to enjoy this frozen delight, it needs to stay in a freezer. So what to do when you want the sweet, refreshing cool taste of ice cream, but also want to enjoy the great outdoors for an afternoon?

Pack along some cool Chocolate Coconut Pudding!

Click here for the full recipe!