Cavities may develop as a result of saliva (also known as dental caries). Saliva can aid in preventing tooth decay by neutralizing the acids that the bacteria in the mouth create. Saliva…
Author: Jim Peterson
Mouth pH and Cavities
A solution’s acidity or basicity is determined by its pH. With 0 being the most acidic, 7 being neutral, and 14 being the most basic, the pH scale has a range of…
Christmas
Christmas is a day set aside to remember the birth of Jesus. Jesus was born to Mary, a virgin, at Bethlehem, a town in the region of Palestine, at the time of…
Nutrition and Metabolism
Metabolism is the process of transforming food into energy. When you eat, your body converts the nutrients in the meal into fuel-convertible molecules. This process comprises a series of chemical reactions that…
Tooth Decay Part II Crowns, Fillings and Pulling Teeth
Dental caries, sometimes referred to as cavities or tooth decay, is a frequent issue that develops when oral bacteria produce acid that harms the teeth. The bacteria eat the sugars and carbs…
Looming Wal-Mart strike may impact Black Friday Sales
Digital News Report – Wal-Mart may have a problem with their 2012 Thanksgiving Sales, because workers may strike for better health care compensation and working environment. Some of the complaints were that…
President’s Day Sale History
Digital News Report – President’s Day was originally celebrated in honor of George Washington’s birthday in 1880 by act of Congress. At that time, only offices in Washington D.C. were closed, but…
Scientists Find New Distant Galaxy Using Hubble and Ground Based Telescopes
Digital News Report – Astronomers believe they have found one of the earliest galaxies in the universe. The GN-108036 galaxy, which has been verified using the lens of the Subaru Telescope atop…
Over 40 Percent of Low Income schools are shortchanged of State and Local Funds
Digital News Report – According to a new report from the US Department of Education, over 40 percent of low-income schools received less state and local money to pay for teachers and…
Illegal File Sharing Case Overturned by EU Court
Digital News Report – The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg overruled a Belgium court in an illegal file sharing case that would have forced Internet providers to install filters to screen…