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Change in Taste After Wisdom Teeth Surgery

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An interesting article titled “Short-Term Evaluation of Gustatory Changes After Surgical Removal of Mandibular Third Molar—A Prospective Randomized Control Trial,” appears in the 2018 edition of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (vol. 76, pp. 258-266). The article sought to explore if changes in taste occur after removing wisdom teeth. In the article the authors discuss how damage to the lingual nerve and the loss of the ability to sense taste are complications that can occur after wisdom teeth surgery. The authors devised a study using 60 patients who had impacted wisdom teeth surgically removed. They selected 15 patients in each category of mesioangular, distoangular, horizontal, and vertical impacted wisdom teeth. The patients were evaluated with regards to taste testing before surgery and again 10 days after surgery. In the study each patient was given a sweet, salty, sour, … Read more

5 Important Food Habits to Follow If You Have Braces

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Did you get metal, clear or ceramic braces to fix your crooked teeth? If yes, then you have to take measures to maintain them properly. You need to change your eating habits to make sure you get all the benefits of orthodontic treatment without any issues or damage. 1. Say No to Sugar Sugar is an absolute no-no if you have braces. Sugary food debris can get stuck in your teeth and braces. The sugar from these foods will mix with the plaque on the teeth and create acid which damages the teeth enamel. The higher the sugar intake, the more damage will be done to the teeth enamel. This acid can also create permanent white spots on your teeth. Sugary foods will lead to cavities as well. 2. Eat Smaller Bites Do not bite into whole fruits, vegetables or … Read more

The Hope, Inspiration, and Beauty of the World: Eat, Learn, Move

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In these times of economic stress and uncertainty due to the now latest S&P downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, let’s remember to see all that is good in the world and be happy and inspired. Below are three amazing short times by Rick Mereki on behalf of STA Travel Australia. We must lay hold of the fact that economic laws are not made by nature. They are made by human beings. -Franklin D. Roosevelt The people will save their government, if the government itself will allow them. -Abraham Lincoln