Jaw Problems Clicking or grating noises when chewing or yawning, stiffness and *pain are characteristics typical of *temperomandibular joint syndrome. Sometimes, the pain in the jaw extends to the *neck and causes *headaches or *earaches.
Teeth Grinding Teeth grinding, or bruxism, usually occurs only during sleep. It is an involuntary habit of which most people are unaware, unless the dentist or someone sleeping close by notices it. Even mild cases of bruxism can have serious consequences in the long term.
Tongue Disorders The tongue performs a number of other functions besides tasting, such as talking, swallowing and chewing. Like other parts of the body, the tongue can signal a variety of systemic problem.
Toothache Toothaches can be painful, and yet a fear of the dentist often overrides even severe discomfort. Unfortunately, once a tooth is painful, there is a good chance that the problem is serious. Ignoring the condition will cause permanent damage to the tooth.
A Healthy Smile for a Healthy Body Are you still not flossing? Over 500 kinds of bacteria live in the plaque between your teeth, and their impact on your physical health is nothing to smile about. Just as the eyes were once considered a window into the soul, the mouth is the new mirror into the body.
Prehistoric Horsetail and Modern Healing Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a direct descendant of the giant fern-like plants that covered the Earth some 200 million years ago. Today a much smaller version of this prehistoric perennial, resembling asparagus, can be found growing in moist or sandy soil along shady steams and creeks in early spring.
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