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What is geographic tongue?

Muha Dental - FAQ's
Erythema migrans (Geographic Tongue) is a common inflammatory condition that affects the top and sides of the tongue. It presents as small, randomly arranged red patches on the tongue. One to two percent of the population exhibits this problem. The condition occurs at all ages, and women are affected almost twice as often as men. The cause of this condition is unknown, although family history or association with stress my increase onset or prolong duration.

What is a tongue scraper?

Fresh Breath
A tongue scraper has two rows of plastic serrated scrapers on one side and two rows of bristles on the other. The scrapers gently clean the tongue, while the bristles reach into the tiny grooves on the surface to dislodge bacteria and debris.

Is a tongue coating normal?

Bad Breath Frequently Asked Questions
This is a totally individual thing. Tongue coating is a combination of saliva, bacteria, and by product. For hygiene purposes you should clean your tongue every day (using our recommended cleaning method). In a bad breath sufferer, the bacteria in the tongue coating is an accumulation of anaerobic bacteria and sulphur compounds that cause bad breath. So for bad breath patients, tongue coating is not good.

Why is MigraSpray administered under the tongue?

Frequently Asked Questions
The delivery system of MigraSpray enhances bioavailability by allowing the solution to be absorbed directly into the blood stream through the mucous membrane under the tongue without degradation from exposure to the gastrointestinal system and liver.

Why Is My Tongue "Charred"?

Alt Smokers Pipes FAQ
Tongue bite," an intense burning sensation of the tongue, is an unpleasant side effect often experienced by the new pipe smoker (it is also experienced by non-newbies who take up the pipe again after a period of abstinence). While irritating, it will usually go away after a week or so of smoking. If you experience this problem for an extended period, then you may be smoking a tobacco that's too moist, you may have failed to pack the bowl properly, or you're smoking too fast.

Can my tongue be a cause of bad breath?

Fresh Breath
Yes. A 2004 study demonstrated that more than 40% of bad breath comes from material such as plaque and food debris on the tongue, and that 75% of bad breath compounds are removed by cleaning the tongue. (Pedrazzi, et al. J Perio. 75: 1009, 2004)

Can I use my toothbrush to clean my tongue?

Fresh Breath
A normal toothbrush can help but a tongue scraper will more effectively dislodge and remove bacteria and food debris.

What is the significance of looking at my tongue?

Acuportal Sample Page
The tongue is a road map of the internal workings of the body. It reflects the general health of the organs. By observing the body of the tongue and the coating I assess the color, texture, coating condition, shape, and general appearance looking for signs that either match your symptoms or reviles symptoms that previously were not identified. The tongue is divided into sections that represent the internal organs. A tongue diagnosis shows both internal and external conditions.

How important is it that I hold a dose of MigraSpray under my tongue?

Frequently Asked Questions
Very important. In order for MigraSpray to be effective, all doses need to be held under the tongue for a minimum of thirty seconds. It may be helpful to keep your head at a slight backwards tilt after administering MigraSpray.

Can the Celestial Tongue be spoken while in corporeal form? How about Helltongue?

In Nomine Frequently Asked Questions - Celestials
The celestial tongue ("angelic") cannot be spoken in a corporeal body except by Vassals of War (and possibly as a specific gift from other Superiors). "Humming" (In Nomine, p. 77, under Singing) is possible, though. The Helltongue can be spoken on Earth, since it has been corrupted for the pure celestial language. Angels, in general, do not know Helltongue but even those that do can take dissonance for lying in it! Demons can understand the celestial language but are loathe to use it.

I often see the boot tongue twist to the outside, why does this happen?

FAQ
The tongue twisting to the outside is a common problem and has been around for a very long time. The reason is that the boots are made symmetrical (meaning the same on both sides) but the foot is not symmetrical. The inside ankle is larger than the outside ankle. It is also more forward toward the centerline of the foot than is the outside ankle. The inside half of the foot comes up higher than the outside and takes up more volume in the boot than the inside does.

Q How often should you clean your tongue?

Tongue Cleaner Tongue Scraper Frequently Asked Questions
A Twice a day is usually sufficient. Most people do it upon waking and before going to bed, which helps prevent morning breath. Some people also like to clean their tongue after each meal. It only takes 10 or 15 seconds each time.

What can the tongue tell us about health?

Dr. Steven Green - Holistic Family Dentistry
The normal tongue is covered with shag carpeting of filiform papillae. The pink filiform papillae are covered with a light whitish film of friendly bacteria and shedding skin cells. Atrophy of the filiform papillae is a clue to stress driven tissue breakdown. Poor folic acid metabolism diminishes expression of growth causing atrophy of faster-growing filiform papillae. Strawberry spots (fungiform papillae) begin to appear on the whitish dorsal surface of the tongue.

What is tongue and groove?

PermaGrain, Inc.
Solid boards to be installed in parallel rows now produced in these thicknesses ?", ?", 33/32" and these widths 1?", 2", 2?", and occasionally 3?". The strips are tongue and grooved and end matched. They are for nail down installation directly to wood or plywood subfloors; or over wood screeds on concrete slab construction.

How long should my tongue be?

ENGEL'S COACH SHOP
Tongue lengths are often measured from the doubletree pin to the neckyoke stop, but should correlate to the horse size. Style of doubletree will also affect tongue length. A carriage pole with a double tree that has the singletrees mounted directly on top of the evener bar will be shorter than a wagon tongue with a doubletree that has singletrees mounted in front of the evener, even though the same horses might be hitched to either.

Do you have more detailed tips for geographic searches?

NARA 1930 Census Microfilm Locator - Frequently Asked Questi...
Tip #1. Use known street intersections to narrow search results in heavily populated locations. Geographic and institution searches in large states, counties, and cities often return a very large results set (e.g., a large list of ED descriptions). One quick way of narrowing the search and pinpointing the ED can be to enter the names of the two intersecting streets of your local street corner, if you know them. For example, entering "Grand" and "May" in Chicago.

Why is this "geographic entity" not at the correct location?

Tiger Map Server Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Census geographic product (Tiger, GICS, STF) definition for geographic entities is based on an "Internal Point" which has a technical definition as follows: internal point is a set of geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) that is located within a specified geographic entity. A single point is identified for each entity; for many entities, this point represents the approximate geographic center of that entity.

Tongue Piercing ? Is It Really Cool?

San Rafael Pediatric Dentist
You might not be surprised anymore to see people with pierced tongues, lips or cheeks, but you might be surprised to know just how dangerous these piercings can be. There are many risks involved with oral piercings including chipped or cracked teeth, blood clots, or blood poisoning. The mouth contains millions of bacteria, and infection is a common complication of oral piercing.

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