The tongue also differentiates many tastes and flavors, informing the body about the suitability of various foods and drinks. The tongue is also critical for speaking. What’s more, the tip of the tongue is extremely sensitive to touch.
Unfortunately, people often experience gum disease without pain. The reason this is problematic is because, unless you’re regularly visiting the dentist and conscientiously flossing and brushing your teeth, you may go for a long period of time before discovering the issue.
An 8-ounce glass of milk offers more nutrients than the same serving size of juice.
Milk is packed with protein.
Beyond the body-related benefits, the dairy industry fuels the U.S. economy. Consider how many people it takes to manage milk and cheese production. What’s more, distributors, and grocers stock shelves.
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According to the Association for Retired Persons (AARP), half of the 1,174 adult men surveyed said they get regular checkups. And 72 percent said they would rather do household chores (such as cleaning the bathroom) than go to the doctor.
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When the part of the tooth is above the bone and visible in the mouth, and part of it is submerged in the bone, this is called a vertical impaction. In such a case, the tooth could still erupt properly if the tooth next to is not in the way.
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April was declared Autism Awareness Month in 2007. The goal of the annual event (as well as the society), is to encourage acceptance and appreciation for anyone who is diagnosed as autistic. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a “spectrum” disorder because of the wide variety of type and severity of symptoms patients experience.
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Some 54,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year.
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If you’re getting tired of hearing about COVID-19, you’re in good company. For the past year, writers, news anchors and talk show hosts have been covering the topic ad nauseum. But, like it or not, the subject probably won’t likely disappear from headlines anytime soon. The most recent data available, on Worldometer, reports 113,824,567 people have been diagnosed with
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With an average 635,000 heart-related deaths each year, experts name cardiac disease as the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
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In a world filled with sugary temptations, dental decay is common. One way to help prevent cavities from occurring is through the use of fluoride.
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