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Well, love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. You can almost smell the Chanel in the air. The flower shops are overflowing with all the dozen red rose’s orders and gas stations have their obligatory discount chocolates for the “One You Love”. Whether you are in a long term relationship, budding a new romance, or perhaps you are a single pringle, Valentine’s Day is about love.
Some women and men like receiving bunches of flowers or those heart shaped chocolate boxes delivered to them. Not me though, who would want a bunch of red roses? Pink roses are much prettier. If you really want to do something to show you love me, a handmade gift is way better. I mean, I would love nothing more than a handmade Tiffany diamond ring (Ha!). Regardless, if you love it or hate it, you can’t deny that when someone says they love you and presents you with a little stuffed teddy bear it makes you feel all fuzzy inside. I fall into the single pringle category this year, which is A-Okay with me. I plan to practice the art of self-love. I vow to give myself a bit of “me time” and as they say, look after number one for a change. Sometimes we forget to look after ourselves properly because life just gets in the way, so I encourage you to take that me time this Valentine’s Day. You are worth it! -Sarah Braeside Dental Centre
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There are many reasons why it is important to take proper care of your toddlers’ teeth. Firstly, it sets an important routine for them to carry out for their entire lives for maintaining good oral health. Brushing your toddlers’ teeth when they first appear, twice a day with a fluoridate toothpaste (size of a grain of rice), helps to prevent bacteria from food and sugar from eating the enamel of the teeth. Brushing also prevents gum disease like gingivitis.
Secondly, when they have their full set of teeth, brushing helps with speech, pronunciation of words and letters, as well as eating and digestion. When infants lose teeth due to cavities too early, this can also have a negative impact on the development of adult teeth. The baby teeth hold the spot for the adult teeth when they are ready to come through. If an unhealthy baby tooth needs to be pulled too early, the adult tooth may not erupt where it is supposed to, and orthodontic treatment may be required. Lastly, poor dental health affects overall health. It can lead to infections and disease not only in the mouth, but in other areas of the body. It’s best to limit sugary food and sticky carbohydrates, such as bread and crackers for toddlers, as well as sippy cups or bottles with anything other than water. These brushing routines can be difficult and may cause some crying, but it is in the toddlers best interest to get the proper dental care at an early age at home. Happy Brushing! Desirae Braeside Dental Centre Being a team member is always on the forefront of every employer and employees mind, but how can taking initiative trickle into a more productive work environment for ALL team members?
First, lets examine what it means to take initiative. Taking initiative is going beyond the outline of your job description, seeing a task that requires completion and assisting in completing it without being told or possibly expected. Going above and beyond your typical responsibilities can help to evenly distribute the workload amongst co-workers and work towards a more cohesive common goal. Here are a few suggestions to help you to flex your initiative muscles. Some of the following suggestions may seem obvious, but if you’re like me, sometimes the obvious answer is often the least obvious solution…. Hope these help!
Thank you for reading, I hope these suggestions help you to grow and move forward professionally! -Zoe Braeside Dental Centre What are they?
A dental sealant is material that is placed into the grooves of teeth to help prevent decay. The idea is to cover the grooves so sugar can’t sit in them, and to make it easier for your toothbrush to do their job on your teeth, as the toothbrush does not need to clean the hard-to-reach grooves the sealant covers. Who needs them? Previously, dentists used to placed them onto everyone’s teeth as a preventive practice. Now we look more closely as to who would benefit them. Generally, sealants are placed at a young age when your molars come (6/12yrs old), but sometimes they can be placed on adults if needed. Some indications of needing sealants would be: deep grooves or history of decay (sealants will not benefit anyone if decay is between the teeth). Contraindications of sealants would be: teeth already have fillings or shallow grooves. Dental Sealants are easy to apply; There is no need for local anesthetic and it can be done quickly. However, they do not last forever, so sealants need to be monitored to make sure bacteria is not leaking underneath. Maintain good oral hygiene and regular checkups, as sealants are only an aide in protecting your teeth. -Emma Braeside Dental Centre Having dental work done is not the most fun thing in the world to do. And as I often relate to people who come to see us for our services, “If you liked having dental work done, I would be worried.”
For some people, while it may not the most enjoyable moment of their day, it is manageable with some TLC from our well trained team. For others, making the initial phone call to the office can take days, weeks, or months. Approximately 30% percent of the population has significant dental fears. These are happy, healthy, confident, and successful people just like you. So, if you don’t like coming to have dental work done, you are definitely not alone. If you look around you, almost 1 in 3 people share your fear. Our team understands that this type of fear and apprehension is a fact of life for many people. With the initial phone call, you will experience empathy from our administration team and then with your interactions from the clinical team. We can help you find the most comfortable way for you to have your dental goals achieved. The options include dental freezing (local anesthetic), nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and IV sedation. We believe in helping people get healthy. This is why I love providing sedation. It allows people to get healthy, get over their phobias, and removes the barrier that keeps confident, successful people from seeking the treatment they need. It removes the shame and stigma around having fear of dental treatment. It gives power back to the person seeking treatment. It is also very time efficient. If you have a significant amount of treatment that needs to be done and it is daunting to you, being able to get everything done in a few visits can be very reassuring. One of the people I provide sedation for is my wife. She is a dentist and chooses sedation for long appointments because she has TMJ problems and a bad gag reflex. She feels she gets a great sleep and feels very pampered and cared for. She tells me she doesn’t have to brace for injections or worry about not being frozen. Also, after having had some bad experiences as a child, sedation helps her get through the longer appointments with little anxiety. Providing IV sedation, along with excellent dental care, is very rewarding because I get to be part of your success and celebrate with you while achieving your dental goals. It is very humbling and inspirational for me to see people take control of their dental health and apply the values that are important to them in the rest of their life to their dental health. It feels really good to be a part of that. It is even better when we are able to gain your trust and transition you to having simple appointments done with out sedation… wouldn’t that be great? -Dr. Jost Braeside Dental Centre Now that a New Year has started, it can be hard to imagine where the previous year has gone.
With the way time flies, we need some time to: “smell the roses”. But what does that mean exactly? Does it mean that we need to slow down and do less, while sacrificing our everyday activities, or does it mean that we should take some time to reflect on what we have done and accomplished? Here are some points you can reflect on for 2018: 1. In one word, how would you summarize 2018? 2. What did you embrace? 3. What did you let go of? 4. What changed for you? 5. What did you discover about yourself? 6. What were you most grateful for? 7. How and when did fear hold you back? 8. When did your courage shine for you? 9. Did you surprise yourself? How? 10. Think about what you did in 2018. List the three things that make your heart burst with pride. Take some time to reflect, as it just may surprise you. A better understanding of how and why your year had played out the way it did may just make you more prepared for the years to come. 2019 is full of possibilities and potential; This is your chance to step out and create the life you want to live. -Faye Braeside Dental Centre “I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance Never settle for the path of least resistance” Lyrics by Tia Sillers and Mark d. Sanders Jody’s Note: Life is an adventure to be experienced and a journey to be savored. These lyrics ring true for this time of year; May you all find a sense of adventure in 2019. As always, be kind. -Jody Braeside Dental Centre Teamwork is the process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal. It plays a vital role in the delivery of quality healthcare services. Therefore, it is essential for every member of the team to understand not only his or her specific role within the process, but also the importance of working together as a team to achieve high standards in patient care and promote patient safety.
All team members at Braeside consistently and conscientiously work together each day to get the job done and ensure the job is performed safely, effectively, efficiently, in accordance with standards, and the best of quality. Team members must be empowered to succeed through healthy and clear communication. Expectations must be understood, with each member understanding not only their respective role within the process but also the importance of those roles and why they must be completed in a consistent, appropriate manner to obtain the desired outcome. Even within our specified roles however, each of us working at Braeside bring a unique energy to the clinic. By allowing each of our team members to grow and develop that energy, an effective team is developed, a consistent process is followed, and established goals are realized. Here at Braeside Dental, we highly value teamwork. Through seminars, hard work, and communication, we are growing together everyday in order to provide you with the utmost level of health care. -Jennifer Braeside Dental Centre I can hardly believe another year is winding down. However, with the snow falling, the nights getting longer, and the days getting colder, it is undeniable. The old saying is holding true for me: every year I get older, the faster time seems to fly.
As I reflect on the past year, it gives me great joy to write this blog to show my appreciation for all those that have helped make this a successful year. I had a number of desired visions and goals for the year, both professionally and personally. With the assistance of my wonderful team, we were able to achieve many of our professional goals and are still dedicatedly working towards the rest of them. My sincerest thank you to my team at Braeside Dental Centre for such commitment to excellence in dentistry. The year truly has been remarkable, filled with cheer, milestones, and hard work. Personally, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful patients of Braeside Dental Centre, who bring meaning and inspiration to our daily work lives. We would not have seen the growth in our staff, nor in myself, without all of our patients working alongside us towards optimal health. It has been a pleasure to develop relationships with all of you over the years. Lastly, a big welcome to all our new patients in 2018! We look forward to developing those long lasting relationships with all of you as well. I wish all our patients, team, friends, and family, great health, happiness and prosperity for the holiday season and the coming year! -Dr. Goel Braeside Dental Centre Dr. Goel believes in celebrating his team. We began the year with a bowling and pizza night. The evening was presented us with many gutter balls, a few strikes, and the realization that we better stick to dentistry, since that’s where we shine. We ended the evening by having pizza and drinks. That night was a wonderful opportunity to bond and share a lot of laughs.
In September, we went on a family hike through the beautiful Fullerton Loop Hiking Trail in Kananaskis. The team, our families, and our dogs started the beautiful crisp morning with a hike followed by a potluck barbeque. Dr. Goel barbequed some chicken, some very large steaks, and we enjoyed a lunch of delicious salads, dips, hot drinks, and very yummy desserts homemade by our staff. As the holiday season begins and the year comes to an end, we at Braeside Dental Centre began our festivities with our annual holiday dinner celebration at a local restaurant this past weekend. Our team, and their significant others, came together for an evening full of wonderful food and drinks, lots of laughter and good cheer! It truly was a celebration of a dental family! There has been a lot of memories, good food, and great conversation at Braeside over the past year! We all leave the clinic with a brighter smile. I wish you and all your loved ones all the best this holiday season! -Maninee Braeside Dental Centre |
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