Cold Lake Dental Centre
5101 46 Ave T9M 0C8 Cold Lake, AB, Canada

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Extreme Cold: Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health. The weather agency also suggests covering up exposed skin as the risk of frostbite increases during extreme cold. If you go outside, wear a mask or a muffler over your mouth and nose. Mouth breathing cold air may cause crack lines on your teeth. People are also encouraged to bring pets inside.

Tongue and health: Our tongues play other roles other than being an important organ in speech and gustation. By looking at your tongue, your dental health professional can catch a glimpse of your general health. Deviation from a normal looking tongue can be a sign of underlying disease or abnormality or an abnormality of the tongue itself. Next time you are at your dental health professional, stick your tongue out, and ask them to tell you what they think about your tongue health!!

History of toothpaste: We do not know exactly when a toothpaste was first used on teeth. Research suggests that ancient Egyptians developed a dental cream as far back as 5000-3000 BC. This dental cream was comprised of powdered ashes from oxen hooves, myrrh, egg shells, pumice, and water. Romans added flavoring, perhaps to help with bad breath and to make their paste more palatable. Around the same general timeframe time (500 BC or so), China and India were using a powder/paste as well. The Chinese were particularly forward-thinking in adding flavoring of Ginseng, herbal mints, and salt. Today, our sophisticated toothpastes contain flavouring, colouring, additives. Different toothpastes for different applications and age groups! What a journey!

People frequently ask about discoloured teeth. There are many causes and factors that contribute to unsightly front teeth. Some of these causes may be insidious and require appropriate diagnosis and treatment. One of the most common causes for a tooth or teeth to change colour is trauma. Please consult your dental health care professional for their opinion and treatment.

As the moon grows and glows, our lives will grow and shine. We should illuminate and shine for others.

Cold Lake Dental Centre welcomes you and your family.