Dr. D. B. Dextraze, DDS
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May is here and the days are still feeling like the leftovers from winter. Don't forget your most important lady on Mother's Day, Sunday, May the 11th. Another event during May is the Silver Folies on May 9th and 10th at the Pavillon Theatre. This event features skits and songs performed by a very talented group. Monday, May 19th is Victoria Day, hopefully we will have some nice weather to enjoy the many long weekend activities.
Joke of the month from the Java Mountain News: Q. What did the little mountain say to the big mountain? A. Hi Cliff!.
Remember, know where you are going in life, you may already be their.
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Onions: Eat 'Em and Weep
Onions: Eat 'Em and Weep
Onions add such a distinctive flavor to a meal, you could almost call them a spice! You can use them in almost any dish and be pleased with the result. But did you know that onions are good for your heart and may help to prevent cancer? Read on for more health information, good recipes, and tips for chopping onions without the tears.
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Protect Yourself From Dry Mouth
It's that time of year, and you may be suffering from a sore throat or having difficulty speaking or eating. But it isn't necessarily the allergies that are causing the problem. You may be suffering from dry mouth, and your medications may be the culprit.
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The Healing Power of Community
The Healing Power of Community
Nowadays, we hear a lot about what foods we should eat or avoid and how much exercise we should be getting. But sometimes good health is supported by intangible things, such as friendship and community. New research suggests that our friends and family play a vital role in our health and ability to heal.
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Prevent Illness With Proper Toothbrush Care
Prevent Illness With Proper Toothbrush Care
Brushing your teeth helps to protect your smile from the harmful bacteria that cause periodontal disease, but does your toothbrush harbor other bacteria that may cause illness? Proper care and handling of your toothbrush can help you prevent contamination and the spread of illness.
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Fossil Teeth Provide Clues to Our Ancestors' Diet
How do we know what our ancient ancestors ate? There are many theories, of course, but now scientists are able to study fossil teeth and come up with some answers. Scientists have long understood that teeth could tell us a lot about our ancestors' diet, but until now there has been little or no technology to help them extract the information.
The tale of the tooth
Teeth are one of the best-preserved items in the fossil record, which makes it likely that most archeological finds will include teeth. Scientists use the following information to help them determine what our ancestors ate:
- Shape of the teeth
This tells us what they were designed to chew.
- Wear and tear on the teeth
This microscopic information includes the pits and scratches that accumulate on teeth as we chew.
- Molds of teeth from modern-day primates
Scientists compare the wear and tear on the teeth of modern primates with the fossil teeth. If the wear and tear are similar, then our ancestors may have eaten a diet similar to that of the primate.
For years, researchers have measured the shape of teeth by hand. Calculating the wear and tear on teeth meant hours of tedious work, measuring and counting scratches on teeth with the aid of photographs taken by an electron microscope. With these methods, it was difficult for researchers to be accurate in their measurements, leaving room for error.
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