June is Oral Health Month! Are you taking proper care of your teeth and gums? Many people don’t realize that keeping your mouth clean plays a big role in your overall wellbeing. In fact, research suggests that oral health has a significant influence on many important aspects of our lives. Read on as your Brampton family dentist shares five reasons why keeping your smile clean is important. The answers may surprise you!
1.) Prevent Unnecessary Pain & Damage
Unlike other parts of your body, your teeth and gums can’t heal themselves. If either become infected or damaged, they’ll need treatment from a dental professional. Leaving these issues untreated will lead to unnecessary pain and usually permanent damage. The best way to avoid these problems is to protect your oral health with a thorough daily dental care routine.
2.) Keep Your Teeth for Life
Contrary to popular belief, tooth loss isn’t an inevitable part of life. Practicing great oral hygiene is your first line of defense against tooth decay, gum disease, and many more oral health issues that can result in tooth loss. If you want to keep your smile intact, you need to keep it clean!
3.) Improve Your Self-Confidence
Do you hide your smile in photographs? Do you keep breath mints with you wherever you go? Feeling self-conscious about your teeth and breath isn’t just annoying—it can have a detrimental effect on your confidence and mental health as well. When you know that your teeth are clean and your breath is fresh, you’ll naturally begin to feel happier and more relaxed.
4.) Lower Your Risk of Systemic Disease
Maintaining great oral health is important for preventing gum disease. This common bacterial infection in the gum tissue impacts well over half of the American population and is cited as the leading cause of tooth loss in the US. However, its negative effects don’t stop at your smile. Gum disease has been linked to health conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory infections, and heart disease.
5.) Live Longer
Great oral health is a key part of keeping your natural teeth intact and in place, which may play a role in how long you live. Recent research indicates that the number of teeth we have is linked to our lifespan. Studies showed that those with 20 teeth or more at the age of 70 had a much higher chance of living longer than those with less than twenty.
Oral Health Month is the perfect time to start being more intentional about taking care of your teeth and gums. Remember, when you take care of your smile, your whole body will thank you!
About the Practice
At Torbram Dental, we care about your overall wellbeing just as much as your beautiful smile. That’s why we are committed to providing excellent and long-lasting dentistry. With flexible hours, comfortable patient amenities, and a variety of dental services all under one roof, our goal is to help make great oral health easily attainable. We encourage our patients to come in for their regular checkups twice a year to prevent issues as early as possible and to learn how their oral health is impacting other areas of their lives. To learn more, feel free to contact us via our website or at +1(905)792-7163.
Simrit has been working at Torbram Dental since 2001. She started her career with Assisting/Treatment co-ordinating and then moved on to becoming the Hygiene Co Ordinator in 2005. In 2012 she took on a new role as the Marketing Director. Though she loved being the Marketing Director, in 2015 she became the Office Manager of Torbram Dental. She completed her Level 1 Dental Assisting program with Career Canada in 1996 and then went on to complete her Level II Dental Assisting Diploma with Southwestern Medix in 1999. That is when she received NDAEB Certification. Simrit has been and still is an active member of the Ontario Dental Assistants Association since 2000. She enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband and two kids and loves to explore new restaurants, especially high-tea venues.
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Jessica, one of our receptionists, is one of the smiling faces you see when you arrive at the office. She graduated with honours from Medix College with a diploma as a Level 2 Dental Assistant. When she is not happily helping our patients, Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family, going to church on Sunday mornings, gardening and going on hikes.
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Naudia has been working at Torbram Dental for many years and is a valued member of our administrative team: as a dental receptionist and in our marketing team . She graduated from Everest College with honours level 1 and 2, with a diploma in Dental Assisting. Naudia is always there for our patients, making sure that they receive the care and attention they deserve. When not at the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking and indulging in civil court TV shows.
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Ramandeep has been a part of Torbram Dental for the past 10 years as certified dental assistant. She obtained her level 1 certification from Everest college in Brampton in 2013, and then her level 2 certification in 2014 from Medix college. Her career path through the clinic has been recognized by staff at all levels who admire her work ethic and dedication to million dollar smiles. In her spare time, Ramandeep enjoys cooking and gardening, and spending time with her husband and 2 kids.
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Sana is a valued member of our dental hygiene team. In 2008 she completed her education at George Brown in Dental Assisting and in 2016 she earned her diploma in Dental Hygiene from the Canadian Academy of Dental Health and Sciences. Sana has been working in dentistry since 2008 and enjoys taking care of our patients and helping them with their oral health. She is married and is busy with her 2 young children. In her spare time, Sana enjoys going out with the family, trying out new places to eat and is looking forward to travelling with them in the future.
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Sanaria has been working at Torbram Dental for many years as a valued member of our Dental Assisting Team. She completed her level 2 dental assisting certification and previously obtained a degree in Education and worked as a quality control officer in the pharmaceutical industry. When not at work Sanaria loves to bake and cook. She also loves story time and enjoying the outdoors with her children. She always sees the positive side of life, believes that nothing is impossible and that if you set a goal and work at it, that you will make your dreams come true.
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Carrie has been working at Torbram Dental since 2001. She graduated from George Brown College in 1998 with a Dental Assistant Diploma and continued to further her education by completing a Dental Hygiene Diploma in 2001 at Durham College. Carrie is a highly trained and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist who continues to learn and grow by updating her knowledge to provide her clients with the best Oral Health Care techniques and information. Carrie is passionate about Dentistry and is known for her gentle and compassionate manner. She feels strongly about building lasting relationships and trust with her clients to help them understand that good Oral Health leads to good Overall Health. Carrie enjoys travelling, dabbling in decorating and a good Netflix series in her time off. Carrie resides in Halton Hills with her husband and two children.
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Daniela's interest in Dentistry began in Gr.6 when she wrote a speech entitled "My Life as a Toothbrush".
A Registered Dental Hygienist with 22 years of clinical experience, Daniela still has a great passion for her career. The most rewarding aspect for her is building lasting relationships with her patients, and seeing them through to a healthier smile.
Her thorough yet gentle touch will ensure a comfortable visit every time.
Daniela is a total Foodie and loves to cook and enjoys all types of cuisines. She loves Florida, Cruises, organizing things, and most of all spending time with family and friends.
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Stephanie Enjoys getting to know all new patients at Torbram Dental and catching up with long standing Patients. Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with her family. One of her favorite things to do with her daughter is teach and play the piano. Stephanie likes going on walks with her husband and enjoys spending as much time with him as he is an Active Member of the Canadian Army. On Sundays, Stephanie enjoys going to Church and looks forward to Sunday Dinner with her entire family. Stephanie's Favorite thing to do to start her day right is head to her local Starbucks and Grab her favorite drink, an iced black tea with light lemonade on warm days and a blonde vanilla latte on those cold winter days.
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