The tonsils are areas of lymphoid tissue which are located on either side of the throat.  The term tonsil is most used to describe what is known in the medical community as “palatine tonsils.”  Tonsils, like other lymph organs function as part of the immune system and fight off infections of the pharyngeal and upper respiratory tract.   Tonsils in humans occur on both the top and bottom of the throat and combine wi ...

There are many different reasons why it is important for people to brush their teeth using the proper methods.  Not only does brushing the teeth lead to good oral health and protects against dental caries, but it also helps prevent bad breath and gum disease.  Gum disease in adults is one of the main culprits of heart attacks and strokes, which can be avoided with proper tooth and gum care practices. The food consumed in the daily di ...

Vinegar may be one of the most versatile and over-looked item sitting in your kitchen cabinet just begging to be used.  Its uses go well beyond making salad dressing; it has multiple benefits besides its culinary uses.  Vinegar actually has some real health benefits that many people are not aware of; basically, people consider vinegar as a condiment or additive to foods to add a special zing to the dish they are preparing, but the kitch ...

What is oral cancer? Oral cancer refers to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells and tissues in the mouth. The term oral cancer is also used to describe the cancerous growth noted in the oropharynx (the initial part of the throat near the portion where the mouth ends) region. The most common oral cancer is a cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma. This cancer originates from cells known as squamous cells and hence the name. The Nation ...

If you are unfortunate enough to have one or more missing teeth then you need to look at replacement options as soon as possible. Aesthetically, having missing teeth will generally make you look older than you are and may also affect your self-confidence and willingness to smile, but you should also replace missing teeth for health reasons. Missing teeth affect the way your jaw closes and affects your bite. Over time your remaining teeth will mov ...