MICROBES AND FOOD – A ‘RELATIONSHIP’ Microbes and food have always had a love-hate relationship. Food producers have learned to harness their power -- and sometimes for good use. There is no doubt that organically grown fruits and vegetables are superior in flavor. Now‚ despite arguments to the contrary made by food manufacturers‚ they may well be more nutritious for a variety of reasons. There are always studies available to prove any point‚ especially one
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inflammation‚ which is present in both hardened arteries‚ or atherosclerosis‚ and gum disease‚ which can include sore‚ swollen gums. The theory is that periodontitis which involved infected gums can cause the bacteria to spread to other parts of the body. So says ‚ which leads to infected pockets of germy pus. That is the type that raises the worry for heart problems. It allows bacteria and other toxins to spread below the gum line. Scott Merritt‚ DMD‚ founder and partner of Bridgemill Dentistry‚ said
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The Upper East Side 1. Gossip Girl ‚ “Gone with the Will” 2. Plot Summary The episode begins with Blair Waldorf and Jack Bass attending the will reading with Chuck Bass‚ who has recently lost his father. The late Bass wrote Chuck a letter before he died‚ and Chuck is presented with the sealed letter. Chuck becomes angry‚ and refuses to read the letter. He says that he does not want his father to call him a failure once again. Blair snatches the letter away from Chuck’s uncle‚ Jack. Blair reads
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some cultures beauty is everything‚ its what makes them who they are and in some cases represents where they come from. For example in America white teeth and pink gums are desired to fulfill a beautiful smile; however the women of Senegal and the Philippines believe this is not true. To beautify their smiles‚ Senegalese tattoos their gums black‚ and the women of the B’laan tribe file and blacken their teeth. These women also convinced themselves that they are not only beautifying their smiles‚ however
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information on the condition of adults teeth and oral health in the UK and four constituents countries. The survey was based on adults aged 16 years and over. As part of the dental examination the condition of the gums was assessed in order to measure the prevalence of periodontal disease. The presence of visible plaque and calculus was also recorded‚ which are indicators of oral cleanliness and which are related with the progression
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my excitement would soon come to a halt. At the young age of 14‚ I was diagnosed with juvenile periodontal gum disease. The diagnosis of periodontal disease was a new concept that I could not truly comprehend. All I knew and cared about was that I could not have braces. Needless to say‚ I was devastated. Now‚ seven years‚ many deep cleanings‚ and a few
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continues until the child is about 3 years old. Because teething irritates the gums‚ children who are teething may cry‚ drool a lot‚ and to chew on things. Teething can also affect eating or sleeping habits. HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS Pay attention to any changes in your child. Take these actions to help with discomfort: Massage your child’s gums firmly with your finger or with an ice cube covered with a cloth. Massaging the gums may also make feeding easier if done before meals. Cool a wet wash
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meaning both refering to the gum and a condom. The guy puts his hand in his pocket and retrieves a packet of Dentine Ice. The girl smiles and grabs a piece of gum. The next scene of the commercial is about a Guy that is in a hurry. He goes into his friends room and says "Hey bud can you help me out." The friend opens his night stand and pulls out a packet or Dentine Ice. For most guys night stands are the place where guys usually store their condoms. In both situations the gum was being used in context
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enamel. It does this by a chemical reaction called remineralisation. Fluoride is most frequently in the form of sodium fluoride‚ sodium monofluorophosphate‚ or stannous fluoride. Desensitizers help reduce the sensitivity of tooth surfaces below the gum line. TSSP stands for tetrasodium pyrophosphate. It helps remove magnesium and calcium build-up in saliva so they cannot form tartar and plaque on teeth. TSSP is very bitter‚ so normally there is a sweetener added‚ sodium saccharin‚ to reduce the bitterness
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practise of keeping the mouth clean in order to prevent bad breath and maintain healthy gums and teeth. What is Plaque? Plaque is a sticky film that forms on teeth‚ it contains bacteria that changes sugar into acid‚ leading to cavities (holes) in teeth. Plaque is bad for teeth‚ because a build up of plaque leads to gum disease. Oral hygiene during early childhood is vital for ensuring the health of teeth and gums and teaches children the daily routines required to ensure optimal dental health. Poor
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