February 2021: Tips, eNews & More!

February is the month for love and with popular holidays like Valentine's Day and Family Day quickly approaching, it is important to check-in with those who you love. With the darker and colder days compounded with the pandemic, it can be very difficult to cope with everyday activities. Spend quality time with family members and connect with friends to spread love and support during this cold and unprecedented season.

Another area that you should pay extra attention to during this season is your oral health. Wearing masks for a long period of time can actually cause unwanted oral side effects that can affect your oral health if not treated. In this month's article, we discuss how wearing a mask can impact your oral health and provide tips on how to prevent unwanted side effects.

We look forward to continuing to take care of your smile and providing quality and educational services so you can maintain your oral health better.

Sincerely,

The Team at Port Hope Dental

Welcome Dr. Kandala!

Dr. Marilyn Kandala graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. She practices all types of general dentistry including restorations, esthetics, and dentures and has been a wonderful addition to our team.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, painting and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Kandala is looking forward to meeting you at your next visit!

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What is Mask Mouth?

At this point, it is routine to wear a mask when stepping outside or entering indoor spaces where airflow is tighter. It plays a crucial role in reducing the spread of the coronavirus and protecting the community that you reside in.

However, since the beginning of the pandemic, dentists have noticed an increasing number of patients coming to their offices with bad breath, additional plaque build-up, and infected gums. The increased number of oral conditions are the result of wearing masks for an extended period of time, also known as "Mask Mouth".

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Sauteed Butternut Squash Noodles

It's cold! Are you looking for a hearty meal to warm up but one that won't leave you feeling sluggish? Butternut squash is in season and along with fresh sage, parsley, chives, and garlic - this meal is healthy and delicious, and best of all, easy to make!

Check Out The Recipe!