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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 6, 2008 - 17 SPRIGGS INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 159 CHURCH ST. OAKVILLE, ON L6J 1N1 Hopedale Shopping Centre Suite 220, 2nd Floor Dr. Rosenblat D.D.S. 905-827-0301 Oakville (905) 844-9232 Burlington (905) 681-4035 Mississauga (905) 798-7527 Fax (905) 845-1634 Web: www.spriggs.ca E-mail: info@spriggs.ca Q: A: I read that dried fruits like raisins are a nutritious snack for my kid's school lunches. Are they also OK for their teeth? Q: How do convictions under Great question! Just because a food is nutritious does not mean if is good for your teeth. Natural sugars can cause tooth decay just as well as foods made with refined sugars-like candy bars. Dried fruits like raisins are sweet and sticky. They not only have lots of sugars but the sugars stick to teeth and it is the length of time sugars stay on the teeth that are the concern. Fruit juices are not dentally nutritious either, as they are high in sugars. Sipping on fruit juices between meals (as well as sport drinks and even diet soda) exposes teeth to sugars and acids that will damage them and promote decay. Water is the best in between meal drink. You can't deny children sweet treats, but if kept at meal time as a dessert you can avoid the in between meal damage sugars cause. Some other suggestions: cheese and dairy products can neutralize acids after eating sugary foods. When you do drink pop-not between meals and use a straw to keep the sugars and the acidic drink off teeth. Popcorn, fruits and vegetables (and nuts and peanut butter, if allowed), plain yogurt, pretzels make great snacks that won't damage teeth. Great things start with a warm healthy smile. the dentist@dentistry4.com www.dentistry4.com the Highway Traffic Act affect my policy? y g g Q: We recently had a frightening incident with our can 2 minor convictions A: As a rule, you into have up toproblems. 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Ourhelp with the 101 program is designed to day to day miscommunications that happen between dogs and their people. In our classes, you would teach your dog to go to his mat and stay there while you paid the delivery person. We also have an exercise called The Really Reliable Recall. It has saved dogs lives. A client had car trouble while traveling to the cottage on the 400 highway. The family dog got out of the car and was panicked on the highway. A family member remembered to use their really reliable recall word and the dog returned unharmed. When taught properly, your dog will come to you every time you call. We also cover some annoying behaviour problems like jumping up up, rambunctious behaviour, pulling on leash. Dogs want to be involved with you. Our classes make communicating with your dog fun, useful and productive. "For past questions and answers in Ask the Professionals, please contact us." Complete Family Eye Care 905-257-2230 360 Dundas St. E. (at Trafalgar - in the Longo's Plaza and next to Turtle Jack's) 481 John Street, Suite 200 Burlington, Ontario, L7R 2K8 Dr. Trent Ujimoto www.visionhealthcentre.ca 905-338-6179 Q: What makes a great rec. room floor? A: You have thought about finishing your basement for years. Now it's finally started and you are committed. What to do with the flooring? If you are thinking home theater, use thick rich carpets, they add to the sound quality of the room, as well as comfort, or maybe your rec. room will be mutli-functional i.e. pool table, games room or general entertainment. Think about multi-mediums. Rubber tiles under the pool table with carpeted boarders for room separation, patterned carpets hide day-to-day use as well as adding vibrancy and excitement to the room. Today's consumer can take advantage of the limitless possibilities of flooring styles. We are here to kick start your imagination. www.TheGraceClinic.ca 905.336.9636 Q: Why should my child have a Vision Exam? A: As an adult, you know the importance of good vision and you know what good vision looks like. Children, however, don't know how well they should be seeing and therefore don't complain. People often incorrectly assume that if a child passes a school vision screening then there are no vision problems. However, many vision screenings only test for distance vision - a child who can see 20/20 can still have vision problems. Did you know...? -80% of all learning is visual - we learn largely by what we see. -17-25% of all school-aged children have a vision problem significant enough to impair academic performance. Every child needs to have the following vision skills for effective reading and learning: visual acuity, eye focusing, eye tracking, eye teaming, eye-hand coordination, and visual perception. If any of these visual skills are not working properly a child will have to work harder, leading to headaches, fatigue and other eyestrain problems. If you think that your child has a vision problem or if it has been over a year since their last eye exam please call your optometrist to schedule an appointment. Annual eye exams are recommended for children and are covered by OHIP until the age of 19. Please call us if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment ­ let us help you ensure your child's learning and healthy sight for life! Q: What is Smartlipo? a Laser Body Sculpting procedure, to eliminate A: Smartlipo isfat, while simultaneously tightening tissue unwanted through coagulation. Smartlipo is a laser-assisted Lipolysis system that is ideal for treating small areas, especially for people who have localized fat deposits but very lax overlying skin. So, in addition to melting the fat, the Smartlipo coagulates and tightens the tissue and induces collagen production. The Smartlipo procedure is done in my office with only a local anesthetic and produces minimal or no downtime. Q: Is Lipodissolve the same as Smartlipo? procedures are diff A: No. Thesethe injection very a erent. Lipodissolve involves of compound called phosphatidylcholine into localized fat deposits to dissolve fat and is done through multiple injections administered over one to three treatments spaced about six weeks apart. Whereas, Smartlipo, as mentioned, is a one time procedure with no injections and because the fat is removed and the natural collegen is stimulated, the skin in the area of the procedure is tightened. As always, be sure that any procedure you may undergo is performed by a qualified, reputable and certified medical professional. Please Note: Lipodissolve is not performed at The Grace Clinic. The Basement Space.com would be more than happy to assist you in planning your basement renovation. Please contact Ashley Trapman at 905-338-6179 2008 Diamond Award Best Plastic Surgeon 2008 Diamond Award Best Cosmetic Surgeon 2008 Diamond Award Best Laser Skin Rejuvenation Dr. Douglas Grace B.Sc. M.D. F.R.C.S.C. Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery · Laser & Non-Surgical Rejuvenation If you have any questions these professionals can answer, please write to: "Ask the Professionals" c/o The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Road, Oakville L6K 3S4 or fax to: 905-337-5568