Top 10 Foods for Your Teeth
Our teeth are irreplaceable and we cannot do without them. Did you know that eating the right foods can do as much good for you as regular brushing and flossing? Did you realize that some food and drink will not only help keep your teeth in shape, but also feed them, too? Snack on some fruits and vegetables while Dental.net counts down the top 10 foods to benefit your dental health.
Top 10 Foods for Your Teeth:
1. Green Tea has a well-deserved reputation for providing many benefits. With teeth, green tea offers up natural antioxidant compounds prevent plaque from accumulating, therefore reducing the risk of cavities and bad breath. Some green teas also contain fluoride that can further prevent tooth decay – check the label before you buy.
2. Dairy products such as milk and yogurt are low in acidity and sugar making them great choices to quench your thirst or have as a healthy snack. This is good news for both tooth erosion and tooth decay. Milk is rich in calcium, which means you are fortifying teeth and bones while refueling during the day.
3. Cheese is another dairy product with significant dental benefits. Being high in phosphate and calcium, cheese promotes healthy teeth. It also balances the pH in your mouth, produces more saliva, rebuilds tooth enamel and kills the bacteria that cause tooth cavities and gum disease.
4. Fruit is great for your teeth especially when eaten in whole, raw form. It keeps down plaque and massages your gums. Choose the fruits rich in Vitamin C, which holds our body cells together. If you are short of Vitamin C, your gums may become tender and more susceptible to gum disease.
5. Vegetables are another good idea if you are trying to build a good foundation for your teeth. Broccoli, carrots, sweet potato and pumpkin are rich in Vitamin A from which tooth enamel forms. If you eat them raw you will get more Vitamin A, as well as clean your teeth and massage your gums.
6. Onions are rich in powerful anti-bacterial sulphur compounds, which kill the bacteria that harm your teeth and gums. If you can stand the stinky side effects, eat onions raw for best results.
7. Celery is another great friend of the dentist. Eat it raw and it will not only massage your gums, but clean your teeth. It will also induce the production of more saliva that will neutralize the bacteria that cause cavities.
8. Sesame Seeds, which are best combined with bread and rolls, dissolve plaque and help build tooth enamel. The tasty seeds are also rich in calcium, which will keep your teeth and jawbone healthy.
9. Proteins like beef, chicken, eggs and turkey are rich in phosphorus. Calcium combines with phosphorus and Vitamin D to produce our teeth and bones. Make sure you get enough protein to keep your teeth healthy, and reduce decay.
10. Water is not only the gift of life. When you rinse with water, it cleans your mouth so that your saliva can nourish your teeth, hydrate your gums, and help wash away trapped food particles that can create plague.
We hope you’ll be able to eat your way to dental wellness by making better food choices that will build up a strong foundation.
The All Smiles Childcare Program
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Many great philosophers have created wonderful approaches to the world of early childhood education, like Maria Montessori, Jean Piaget, Lorus Malaguzzi and so many others. Through our examination of these philosophies, it is our belief that no one approach, such as Montessori, Highscope, Reggio Emilia, or any other, has exclusively defined the best teaching methods for these important years in a child’s life.
Therefore, we at All Smiles Childcare have taken the best of what the most widely accepted approaches have to offer, and combined them into our own unique philosophy. Our philosophy is based on the belief that children learn through play and are enriched through interaction with other children and responsible, caring adults.
The All Smiles Childcare Programs are designed to nurture confidence, social skills and respect in children, for themselves, each other, their parents, teachers and the community. With a focus on early reading, writing and math skills, children here are encouraged to learn more about their own unique abilities and the environment around them. Our Programs are created recognizing that every child is an individual with their own needs and interests.
In addition, incorporating aspects such as documenting the children's daily progress, our philosophy welcomes and provides opportunities for parental involvement. The Centre has been built to provide an atmosphere of comfort, learning, respect and security for all who attend.
It is our goal that the early years of a child's life spent with us at the All Smiles Childcare Centre should be a time of discovery, wonderment, excitement and most of all fun!
Many great philosophers have created wonderful approaches to the world of early childhood education, like Maria Montessori, Jean Piaget, Lorus Malaguzzi and so many others. Through our examination of these philosophies, it is our belief that no one approach, such as Montessori, Highscope, Reggio Emilia, or any other, has exclusively defined the best teaching methods for these important years in a child’s life.
Therefore, we at All Smiles Childcare have taken the best of what the most widely accepted approaches have to offer, and combined them into our own unique philosophy. Our philosophy is based on the belief that children learn through play and are enriched through interaction with other children and responsible, caring adults.
The All Smiles Childcare Programs are designed to nurture confidence, social skills and respect in children, for themselves, each other, their parents, teachers and the community. With a focus on early reading, writing and math skills, children here are encouraged to learn more about their own unique abilities and the environment around them. Our Programs are created recognizing that every child is an individual with their own needs and interests.
In addition, incorporating aspects such as documenting the children's daily progress, our philosophy welcomes and provides opportunities for parental involvement. The Centre has been built to provide an atmosphere of comfort, learning, respect and security for all who attend.
It is our goal that the early years of a child's life spent with us at the All Smiles Childcare Centre should be a time of discovery, wonderment, excitement and most of all fun!
| The Adam Clendenen House | |
| John and Magdalene Clendenen and their children were among the earliest settlers of Markham Township. Believed to be of Irish origin, the family settled here from New Jersey. The Clendenen family arrived in Upper Canada in 1797, initially living at 12 Mile Creek (St. Catherine’s) on the Niagara Frontier. John Clendenen Sr. petitioned for a land grant, and was assigned Lot 17, Concession 8, Markham Township in 1801. After clearing 18 acres and building a hewn log house, he received the Crown patent in 1803. Following John Clendenen’s death in 1815, the property was divided among his descendants. The Adam Clendenen House at 8 Green Hollow Court (previously known as 9516 Ninth Line and as 9642 9th Line) is a 1½ story, red brick, farm house, built in the Georgian Style about 1840. The Family Burial Plot is located near the centre of Lot 17, Concession 8. Five grave-markers still mark the final resting place of the early Clendenen’s. The Clendenen family farmed this land until 1950. The early brick farmhouse built by Adam Clendenen (1809-1894), John and Magdalene Clendenen’s grandson, still stands today at 8 Green Hollow Court. In 2007, the House was completely restored and incorporated into the construction of the All Smiles Childcare Centre, designed to serve the children of Markham. Although the lands around the House and the Centre are developing quickly, the Adam Clendenen House will serve as an important reminder of the historic agricultural tradition of Markham for years to come. The Town of Markham has designated Adam Clendenen’s House under the Ontario Heritage Act. |
Field Trips: Pumpkin Patch
The Philosophy of All Smiles Childcare
This setting reflects the philosophy of All Smiles Childcare, where the highest standards in our choices of programming, teaching methodologies, qualified and caring staff, nutrition, safety and cleanliness are consistently maintained and evaluated. In addition, our center’s services are designed to help the busy families of today exceed their children’s needs with ease and confidence.
Field Trips: Markham Museum
"Markham Museum connects the history of Markham to today’s new ‘settlers’ by examining our environment and the tools we use to adapt to our changing world. The 25-acre Museum site offers: exhibits, school programs, public programs and events, private event venues and research facilities.
In 2011 the Museum opened a new collection and exhibition hall. Meeting LEED Gold standards, the new building includes a large temporary exhibition hall and a smaller permanent installation called "What is Markham? Discover our Evolving Community" in the south gallery. This exhibit explores the layers of settlement and the resulting changes that Markham has experienced. The Museum is receiving national attention for its unique way of connecting with its community."
For more information about Markham Museum, visit: http://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/Markham/RecreationCulture/MarkhamMuseum
Registration
Parents of children wishing to inquire about availability in any of our programs, can complete one of the pre-registration forms below. Upon receipt of your form, we will contact you in order to set up a time for a tour of our Centre where you will be notified of any space restrictions we may have at the time.
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All Smiles Childcare is a licensed, independent provider of daycare services for children 6 months to 6 years of age. Located on a beautifully restored historical property in Greensborough, Markham, the All Smiles Childcare Centre offers families all the facilities of a brand new building and large, adjoining playground.
This setting reflects the philosophy of All Smiles Childcare, where the highest standards in our choices of programming, teaching methodologies, qualified and caring staff, nutrition, safety and cleanliness are consistently maintained and evaluated. In addition, our center’s services are designed to help the busy families of today exceed their children’s needs with ease and confidence.
This setting reflects the philosophy of All Smiles Childcare, where the highest standards in our choices of programming, teaching methodologies, qualified and caring staff, nutrition, safety and cleanliness are consistently maintained and evaluated. In addition, our center’s services are designed to help the busy families of today exceed their children’s needs with ease and confidence.
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