For people who are socially inactive, their huge problem with interacting with other people can be that their breath stinks. It is a very simple problem, but can easily affect their lives in a major way and cause them to be shy or mute towards new people. Other individuals wouldn’t want to interact with the guy or girl with the toxic waste dump that is their breath. Though the problem can be that this person just has poor dental hygiene or a possibility is the food that they are eating at the time. To find out what is wrong with a person’s breath, they should evaluate what they eat on a daily process, “certain foods that cause bad breath are onions, garlic, alcohol, coffee, and tobacco" (Bad Breath (Halitosis) – Causes and Treatments). These foods cause bad breath because they linger in the mouth with their bacteria that they possess and with those bacteria, it makes the mouth smell foul. Though it is very legit that those foods do cause bad breath since it is commonly known that of course onions give a person that foulness, but what isn’t well known is that a person’s diet can be a key factor as well. Since in the foods are the amino acids that are feeding the free loader guests, “as the bacteria grow, they feed on amino acids, chemicals that are building blocks of proteins. The breakdown of amino acids releases H.sub.2S and other rancid chemicals. Eating foods high in proteins, such as meat, eggs, and fish, can leave behind enough amino acids to feed a houseful of halitosis hatching anaerobes.” (A Mouth That Spells Bad Breath). Proteins in foods are problem makers as well, especially if those foods are a main contributor in ones diet. A person should always have variety in their diet and not just eat the same foods tha... ... middle of paper ... ... breath smell better, as well. People who have to suffer with bad breath have many and very easy steps to solve their problem. The solution is very easy and it will make people feel better about them and it will improve their self-confidence. People can easily hang out with their friends or make new friends knowing that no one will be discouraged to talk to them with bad breath. Works Cited “A Mouth That Spells Bad Breath,” Africa News Service 24 July 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. “Bad Breath (Halitosis) – Causes and Treatments” Africa News Service 14 October 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 19 Nov. 2013. “Oral Care” Bad Breath Causes, Treatments, and Prevention. N.p, May 2012. Web.20 Nov. 2013 “Say Bye-Bye to Bad Breath….naturally.” Africa News Service 27 June 2011. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 21 Nov. 2013.
Toyin Falola's memoir, A Mouth Sweeter Than Salt, portrays one boy's views on the culture and customs of his county from his perspective as an active participant as well as an observer. From determining his mother's age to joining in the struggle to free an innocent man, Dr. Falola's journey growing up in Nigeria embodies the rich, diverse history that defines Africa.
Breathing in and out is an innate behavior that we are born with; also, it is a behavior that people take for granted. Let’s say, people who smoke think a cough, or a cough with phlegm is a sign that they are about to get a cold, but then again it can be a sign of a potential health problem like emphysema, asthma, or tuberculosis. People smoke for different reasons; nevertheless, it is an addiction that they can recover from. It may take them several tries to quit smoking, but they can quit. People don’t think about the harm that they are putting on their lungs and alveoli when they put a cigarette to their mouth. For example, many long time smokers are diagnose with emphysema every minute. Emphysema is an example of a chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) that has causes numerous deaths and disabilities in the United States of America. Also, smoking is the number one causes of death in developed countries.
No one likes communicating with another person with bad, stinky breath. Bad breath is also known as halitosis, which is caused by anaerobic bacteria. Anaerobic bacteria is found in our mouth from drinking coffee, eating spicy foods,smoking tobacco, medications, gum diseases and many more. “About eighty-five percent of all bad breath is caused by oral bacteria, and fifty percent of this is bacteria is on the tongue.” ( Aberdour, 44) The way you present yourself to
Many people in this country have listened to the anti-tobacco corporations saying for years that all tobacco products cause mouth cancer, while the corporations are correct in saying smoking causes mouth cancer because it is in fact the leading driver of mouth cancer, they are incorrect in saying smokeless tobacco causes mouth cancer. According to Brad Rodu, a renowned oral pathologist who has studied the benefits of smokeless tobacco over smoking for twenty years, “The risk of mouth cancer among smokeless tobacco users is extremely low – certainly lower than the risk of smoking-related diseases among smokers.” Dr. Rodu says in his interview with the CEO and founder of Mud Jug, Darcy Compton, that smoking actually causes ninety percent of mouth cancer, after that is drinking alcohol, HIV, even eating an apple and chewing tobacco. In fact, according to Dr. Rodu, chewing tobacco’s risks for mouth cancer are so low that they cannot be distinguished from that of a person who does not do any of these harmful products. While doctors have found that smokeless tobacco can cause leukoplakia, a mucous membrane disorder characterized by white patches, especially on the cheek and tongue, they still find that smokeless tobacco is ninety-eight percent safer than smoking. According to Carl V. Phillips, “oral leukoplakia occurs commonly in smokeless tobacco users, but it primarily represents irritation
Over time as individuals age and are faced with access to care issues they may begin to neglect their oral health. As time passes between dental hygiene cleanings or dentist visits the presence of oral disease may begin to increase.
As a hygienist you are the number one defense because not everyone sees his or her primary care physician on a regular basis or only for his or her annual physical. During the physical the physician is not checking for oral cancer and the hygienist sees the patient at least twice a year. Not all exams are used to check for cancer, but can also check for tonsil stones or salivary stones. One child patient had enlarged tonsils and she told the parent to come look. The parent was surprised and informed Annette that the child had strep throat often, with this extra information Annette suggested seeing the child’s primary care physician and possibly having the child’s tonsils removed. Annette said that if a patient has had a biopsy for possible oral cancer, especially smokers or tobacco consumers, she teaches them to do self-exams at home and informs them to do them once a month. She said she instructs the patient to call of they notice any
Tobacco products, no matter the kind, cause harm to both systemic and oral health, and can lead to addiction that is hard to combat. Oral health professionals are equipped to educate and counsel patients on all areas of tobacco use. This includes discussing the patient’s daily habits and discouraging all types of tobacco use based on the product’s adverse effects on systemic and oral health. Tobacco causes an immense public health burden and it is crucial that all healthcare clinicians address the issue when a patient presents with it. Whether the addiction is cigarettes, pipes, or different forms of smokeless tobacco, health care providers have a professional responsibility to address the risk of nicotine addiction and provide cessation counseling. Dental hygienists often spend the most time with patients out of all oral health care members so it is imperative for them to be skilled in recognizing the usage tobacco products and their effects on the oral cavity.
In the speech “Effects of Colonialism on Africa's Past and Present”, Dr. Motsoko Pheko believes that the colonization of africa destroyed the continent. He harshly accuses the european colonists for the damage they have caused. Pheko uses pathos to advance this view. For example, Pheko states “So called “civilised” Europe came up with the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. There was a massive loss of African population and skills” (Pheko).
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Dental hygiene is a dynamic and challenging career that offers team work, personal growth, and extraordinary benefits, and it is the perfect career for me. As a health care professional, the dental hygienist is an important member of the dental team providing patient care. Good qualities for a dental hygienist are compassion and enjoying talking to people which are two qualities that fit my personality. I love the thought of knowing I made a positive impact in a person's health. Becoming a dental hygienist professionally requires you to obtain an associate degree in dental hygiene. They affect the average American by educating them about dental care. A dentist helps people with their dental health, which can greatly impact a person’s day-to-day life.
Bad breath is medically known as halitosis, and can be the result of a combination of factors. One factor is poor hygiene habits such as not brushing and flossing daily, which can cause food particles to collect in the mouth and develop into bacteria known as plaque. The bacteria can then coat the teeth and cause tooth decay and irritation to the gums (gingivitis) (Grayson, 2004, para.4). A buildup of plaque on the teeth can cause toxins to form in the mouth, and then what you thought was a persistent bad taste or a continual case of bad breath could be a warning sign of gum disease. If the disease continues without any treatment, it will lead to further damage to the gums and jawbone (Grayson). What once was just a case of bad breath could then lead to periodontal disease, so be sure to see your dentist regularly and prevent gum disease by flossing daily and brushing two to three times a day.
Elderly have long been identified as a high risk group for dental disease and poor oral hygiene care. The major barriers to affect good oral hygiene care can include lack of available staff and lack of appropriate oral health knowledge
To conclude, Africans by default, willingly and unwillingly are Africa?s worst enemies like the Ghanaian proverb goes, ?the insect that bites you can be found in your cloth?.
...’s depictions of both traditional and modern beliefs in varying degrees illustrate the importance of both in contemporary Nigerian culture, as well as the greater Africa as a whole, and how both are intertwined and cannot exist without the other. In effect, she skillfully subverts stereotypes or single perceptions of Africa as backward and traditional, proving instead, the multifaceted culture of Africa. She further illustrates that neither traditional African nor western culture is necessarily detrimental. It is the stark contrast of the fundamental cultures that inevitably leads to clashes and disagreements. In the end, what holds African countries such as Nigeria together is their shared pride. Modern, western influences can bring positive changes to society, but new cultures cannot completely eradicate the foundational cultures to which a society is founded on.
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