Hearing is one of the five senses. It is a complex process of picking up sound and attaching meaning to it. The ability to hear is critical to understanding the world around us. The human ear is a fully developed part of our bodies at birth and responds to sounds…
Read moreBrushing the tongue when brushing your teeth has been touted as a cure for bad breath caused by bacteria that form on your tongue. This cleaning of the tongue is supposed to both improve bad breath and lessen the risk of infection in periodontal openings while…
Read moreA mild hearing loss is typically classified as a hearing loss of 26 to 45 decibels on the audiogram. Hearing loss is often a gradual and painless process. It may seem as though your ears feel plugged or that people are mumbling. If someone is close enough to a…
Read moreTonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths or tonsilliths, are benign accumulations of bacteria and debris in the crypts of some people’s tonsils. Though this problem may cause discomfort, it is not dangerous and is usually easily treatable. The tonsils are…
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