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Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids

3/13/2017

A dentist based in Niagara Falls, Dr. James Frizzell earned his DDS from the University of Toronto. When he isn't seeing patients at his Niagara Falls office, Dr. James Frizzell proudly supports Easter Seals, a nonprofit organization that provides programming and assistance to children with physical disabilities.

One of the main goals of Easter Seals is to empower youth through sport, as evidenced by Easter Seals Ontario. The Canadian chapter raises funds through numerous celebrity hockey exhibition games, golf tournaments, fun runs, and regattas. Easter Seals children receive free tickets to the above events and have the opportunity to go on the ice for a skate with players from the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs.

Another prominent fundraiser is the Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids, which is an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs-endorsed event that takes place in 12 communities across the province. Community members and local clubs pledge to raise money for their 100-plus-kilometer ride across groomed snowmobile trails. Since its creation in 1975, the annual event has generated over $16.3 million to help with the purchase of wheelchairs and communication devices, as well as summer camp costs.

Benefits of Membership with the Ontario Dental Association

2/24/2017

James Frizzell, DDS, is a Niagara Falls, Ontario dentist, and the owner of Niagara’s Frizzell Family Dental. A graduate of the University of Toronto, James Frizzell, DDS, is a member of both the Ontario and Canadian Dental Associations.

The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) was formed in 1867, the same year Canada became a country. Numerous benefits are available to dentists who become members of the ODA. Among these are:

1. Practice management tools that guide dentistry students and practicing dentists through their profession. These tools include a call center, brochures and posters aimed at patient education, and the journal Ontario Dentist, which is published 10 times each year.

2. Promotional efforts by the ODA help spread awareness of oral health. Campaigns are launched regularly through the media, and the association liaisons with the media itself to share current information on the industry.

3. Continuing education resources are made available to members at informative annual meetings and specialized seminars sponsored by the association.

4. Health and finance information can be accessed by all members in the interest of helping dentists maintain a balanced lifestyle. Health care plans, as well as financial planning advice specific to the profession, are available to doctors and their families.

Lake Ontario - Exceptional Fishing for Chinook and Coho Salmon

2/14/2017

A longtime Niagara Falls, Ontario, dentist, James Frizzell, DDS, provides restorative and cosmetic care to patients of all ages. During his free time, Dr. James Frizzell takes advantage of the outdoor opportunities that the Niagara Falls area offers and enjoys fishing on Lake Ontario.

The smallest of the Great Lakes, Lake Ontario stretches 193 miles long and 53 miles wide, which still makes it the 14th largest lake in the world. The lake is relatively deep, extending to nearly 300 feet, and holds four times the volume of water as similarly sized Lake Erie. This boosts its fish population, which includes carp, pike, bass, walleye, and a variety of trout species.

Lake Ontario is well known to anglers for its chinook and coho salmon, with its fisheries breeding specimens that attain more than 30 pounds. Spring is an ideal time to fish salmon near the coastline, as they feed upon spawning alewife and smelt. During the summer months, salmon move offshore to intercept deeper water baitfish schools, while in the autumn they can be found in considerable numbers around nutrient-rich river mouths.A longtime Niagara Falls, Ontario, dentist, James Frizzell, DDS, provides restorative and cosmetic care to patients of all ages. During his free time, Dr. James Frizzell takes advantage of the outdoor opportunities that the Niagara Falls area offers and enjoys fishing on Lake Ontario.

The smallest of the Great Lakes, Lake Ontario stretches 193 miles long and 53 miles wide, which still makes it the 14th largest lake in the world. The lake is relatively deep, extending to nearly 300 feet, and holds four times the volume of water as similarly sized Lake Erie. This boosts its fish population, which includes carp, pike, bass, walleye, and a variety of trout species.

Lake Ontario is well known to anglers for its chinook and coho salmon, with its fisheries breeding specimens that attain more than 30 pounds. Spring is an ideal time to fish salmon near the coastline, as they feed upon spawning alewife and smelt. During the summer months, salmon move offshore to intercept deeper water baitfish schools, while in the autumn they can be found in considerable numbers around nutrient-rich river mouths.

Easter Seals Ontario Sponsors Annual Golf Classic in Vaughan, Ontario

1/30/2017

A graduate of the University of Toronto’s dental program, James Frizzell, DDS, owns Frizzell Dental in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Dr. Frizzell opened the firm in 1993. When not in his Niagara Falls dentist office, James Frizzell, DDS, supports several philanthropic programs, one of which includes the Easter Seals.

Begun in 1922 with the goal of treating children with physical disabilities, Easter Seals Ontario launched its premiere public information campaign for the universal pasteurization of milk to prevent the spread of tuberculosis. Over the years, the organization has hosted fundraisers, provided fully accessible summer camping programs for children with physical disabilities, and established a treatment and rehabilitation center for those children.

One of the fundraising events hosted by Easter Seals Ontario is its annual Canadian Computer Charity Golf Classic. The 2016 event, which was the organization’s 32nd, occurred on September 8 at The Country Club in Vaughan, Ontario. Typically selling out every year, the golf event hosts a maximum of 304 golfers, many of whom represent more than 100 leading corporations from the United States and Canada. Since it began, the golf classic has raised more than $5.4 million for Easter Seals Ontario and the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.

Caring for a Baby's First Teeth

1/19/2017

James Frizzell, DDS, welcomes patients of all ages to his practice in Niagara Falls, Ontario. As a family dentist, James Frizzell, DDS, of Niagara Falls offers support for children's oral health.

Infant dental care begins even before the first tooth emerges. By cleaning gums with a moist washcloth or gauze a minimum of once per day, parents help their children acclimate to the feeling of having their teeth cleaned. This process also serves to remove bacteria from the gum line before it can become plaque, which poses a decay risk to emerging teeth.

When a baby begins to teethe, the parent can begin using a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head and long handle. Experts recommend only an extremely small amount of toothpaste in the first three years of life, though water is acceptable if the child cannot tolerate the sensation or taste of toothpaste.

Parents should take care to clean all surfaces of the baby's teeth, including the back, and should continue to perform the brushing until the child has the fine motor control to do so him or herself. This typically occurs around the age of 3 years old. However, the child is likely to need adult supervision until around the age of 6 years old, when he or she develops the ability to rinse and spit independently.

An Overview of Dental Sealant Application

1/9/2017

For nearly 23 years, James Frizzell, DDS, has managed his own Niagara, Ontario, dental practice. In this position, James Frizzell, DDS, provides patients a number of preventive and cosmetic procedures, such as applying dental sealants.

Dentists prevent tooth decay using a number of tools and procedures, including dental sealants. These thin, plastic coverings are applied to the chewing surfaces of a patient’s back teeth. The materials used in the dental sealants harden over time, protecting the teeth from future decay, which can result in complex and costly drilling and filling procedures.

The painless application of dental sealants is done in six steps. First, the dentist begins by cleaning any teeth to be sealed. After cleaning, the teeth are dried and swathed in cotton in order to keep them dry throughout the application. During the third phase, the dentist applies a primer solution. After the primer has been placed, the teeth are rinsed and dried once more. Next, the dentist applies the liquid sealant. The sealant hardens within seconds, and the process is finished.

Fluoride - How and Why It Works

12/22/2016

James Frizzell, DDS, has led Frizzell Dental of Niagara Falls, Ontario, for more than 22 years. As a dentist, Dr. James Frizzell offers fluoride treatments and other preventive measures to help his Niagara-area patients maintain good oral health.

Dental enamel undergoes a continuing process of demineralization and remineralization. Sugars and bacteria in the mouth combine to form an acid plaque, which dissolves the phosphate and calcium that are the building blocks of the enamel itself. Some of this phosphate and calcium returns to the teeth when the plaque acid neutralizes, or through the ingestion of food and liquids that contain such substances.

When the teeth come into contact with too much sugar, however, the balance between demineralization and remineralization shifts. Teeth can no longer replenish enamel, which then weakens and decays. External applications of fluoride help to facilitate remineralization, while also strengthening the new enamel crystals and inhibiting the process by which acid forms from bacteria.

Because it strengthens enamel while also preventing decay, fluoride is most crucial for patients under the age of 16. During this phase of life, the adult teeth are coming in and developing their adult strength. Fluoride remains beneficial even for fully grown adults, however, and is particularly important for those with dental appliances, gum disease, or frequent cavities.

Necessary Steps for Maintaining a Healthy Mouth

11/21/2016

A DDS graduate of the University of Toronto and resident of the Niagara Falls area, Dr. James Frizzell is a member of the Ontario and Canadian dental associations. Operating the Niagara Falls-based Frizzell Family Dental since 1993, James Frizzell, DDS, and his team provide a variety of services, ranging from general dentistry to restorative dentistry.

Like the rest of the body, maintaining a healthy mouth requires that individuals take a few necessary steps to help prevent serious dental hygiene concerns. In addition to brushing at least twice daily for two minutes per brushing, individuals should floss at least once daily (or more, as needed) and use mouth rinse as recommended by a dentist.

While home dental care is important, regular visits to the dentist are, as well. Visiting the dentist for regular cleanings will help fight back tartar buildup that individuals cannot remove through brushing alone.

These recommendations come from sources such as the Canadian Dental Association (CDA). While most dentists agree that brushing twice and flossing once daily represent a good pattern, recommendations for rinsing, checkups, and cleanings vary. Concerning rinsing, the CDA does not make a specific brand recommendation. There are different types of rinses - for example, an antiseptic mouthwash and a fluoride mouthwash, so a dentist can make a recommendation about which one to use as well as how often and how long.

The frequency with which a person should receive checkups and cleanings will vary based on individual circumstances. For example, individuals with periodontal disease or who are considered high-risk due to smoking or other causes may require a higher frequency of visits.

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James Frizzell, DDS, has operated a Niagara Falls, Ontario, dental practice for the past 18 years, offering patients courteous and dependable oral healthcare.

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