What’s the first food item you think of when you read the word CAVITY? Chances are, many of you thought of candy. Because candy is known for containing lots of sugar, dental professionals have been lecturing patients for years about avoiding it. Parents have been warning their kids with the ole’ ” You’ll rot your teeth Read More
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Ask a Hygienist: Lie Bumps on the Tongue
In this segment of Ask a Hygienist, I’ll be talking about one of the most important body parts we have. The tongue is responsible for assisting us with speech, digestion, and protecting our airway while we swallow. It helps us pick out all of the wonderful flavors in our foods and has near 5,000 taste buds! Read More