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Oakville Beaver | Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 8 insidehalton.com Bhandari Dental OAKVILLE — ADVERTORIAL — Dr. Vineet Bhandari dentist Know facts about soft tissue lasers In dentistry, many people assume a laser light is used as a light “knife” or “drill” to replace dental instruments. Laser light is actually absorbed by photo-sensitive molecules and cells. When the light energy is absorbed it is converted to chemical energy, which in turn results in many beneficial changes that take place within the cells. laser is defined as “light amplification by simulated emission of radiation”. Lasers release a concentrated beam of light at a specific wavelength causing the desired reaction or effect. The wavelength will ultimately determine the effect along with some other factors. The soft tissue laser allows us to place fillings below the gum tissue without disrupting the tissue and causing it to bleed. When a drill is used it can “shred” the gum tissue, making it bleed and become swollen and painful following the treatment. When a laser is used there is minimal pain, swelling, bleeding and enhanced healing thanks to the laser’s inherent sterilization quality. The soft tissue laser used in our office increases the production of collagen to promote greater healing and increases lymphatic fluid flow to decrease swelling. The laser also assists the body in releasing endorphins and enkephalins, its natural pain- killers. The following is a list of other ways that lasers are used in dental treatments: * crown lengthening * gingival gum tissue contouring for cosmetic purposes iod need for surgery) * treatment of aphthous ulcers (canker sores) * post extraction treatment and more We use soft tissue dental lasers (see photo the successful results speak for themselves. Call and inquire about our laser treatments. 2525 Old Bronte Rd. Ste. 470 Oakville 289-813-8239 NEWS REGION INVESTING $4M IN CRITICAL SERVICES Halton Region will in- vest $4 million in 2023 to support the region's most vulnerable residents through the Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF). The HRCIF provides funding to non-profit hu- e programs and initiatives | ont support critical nity re- sources and he help address priorities within the com- munity. A total of 22 new grants have been approved. so far this ye The recipients include: + $45,191 to Achev to pro- vide a range of supports to newcomer women includ- ing settlement, employ- ment workshops and well- ness activities; + $212,254 to the Canadi- an Mental Health Associa- tion Halton Region Branch to work collaboratively with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) to support vulnerable house- holds through service navi- gation 2 and mental health a = : $25 000 to Food4Kids Halton to provide food for children who have limited or a food during week- * mona a7 to the Halton Netw treatment programs for children, youth and fami- lies who have been affected by abuse and/or neglect; and + $78,733 to the Canadian ribbean Association of Halton to provide naviga- tion for Black students and families, and provide out- reach and co-ordination of educational programs, arts programs and leadership opportunities for youth and older adults. “These investments in non-profit programs that support resident health, safety and well-being help th e direct im- to support community garden programmin; Halton oomanity Hous- Corporation commu- nities 10 improve food se- curity eae jeduce isola- tio provide community rani educa- tion for organizations supporting vulnerable in- avian $125, to Radius chila ond Youth Services to support staffing for spe- cialized assessment and pact these key services e on our community,” said Halton Regional Chair Carr, in a media re- lease. For the complete list, go to the HRCIF webpage on Halton.ca. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT INSIDEHALTON.COM [BUM ‘OUTDOOR FURNITURE COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR FURNITURE - PLANTERS - UMBRELLAS SHADE STRUCTURES - OUTDOOR HEATING emu SHOP NOW & SCHEDULE A QUICK DELIVERY 12,000 sq.ft. Oakville showroom 3270 South Service Road West, Oakville TUUCI I EES EVERYTHING IN STOCK! www.bumoutdoor.ca 1-855-337-2995 * 416-923-7283 ‘GUUO BARBER!