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Olympic fever has taken hold of our office as the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games are finally here. We are all excited to cheer for our Canadian athletes as they go for gold. Go Canada Go!
February is Heart Month and we are not just talking about Valentine's Day! If your recent new year's resolution involved a healthier lifestyle than you will find heart related health tips and learn more about Heart Month here.
Recent studies have shown considerable links between heart disease and oral health. If you are overdue for an appointment give us a call today or click here to request an appointment.
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Have a safe and healthy February,
The Team at Dundas Street Dental Centre
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As we age there is no reason why your smile has to be 'long in the tooth'! It is not the case that as we age our gums naturally recedes. If you notice that your crowns are getting longer it is important to have your dentist examine your teeth.
What Causes Gums to Recede?
Some reasons include:
.jpg) - Overaggressive brushing - your enamel at the gum line can be worn away by scrubbing the sides of the teeth.
- Lack of proper oral hygiene - without regular brushing and flossing bacteria builds up in between the teeth.
- Using chewing tobacco adversely affects the mucus membrane lining in your mouth and can cause your gums to recede.
- A poorly placed tongue or lip piercing can cause your gums to recede.
Receding gums can be difficult to detect and will occur over time.
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February 15 is Flag Day in Canada. The flag as we know it today has been the official flag of our nation since it was passed and raised by parliament in 1965. It was designed by George F.G. Stanley and was inspired by the Royal Military College of Canada's flag.
The need for a new flag was a source of hot debate as early as 1925 in Canadian history. Before the current flag Canada flew the Royal Union Flag of the Great Britain, which you will notice is still incorporated in Ontario's and other provincial flags.
The use of a maple leaf a symbol in Canadian history can be dated back as far as 1700. As for the colours, red and white were designated as Canada's official colours by King George V in 1921, while the pattern of red white red had been used as early as 1899 in General Service Medals issued by Queen Victoria. The Canadian Flag is a source of pride and unity for our citizens and is respected worldwide.
Did you know?
A person who studies flags is called a Vexillologist. Many Vexillologists argue that the Canadian flag is one of the most beautiful based on its simplicity and use of few colours.
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