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When one thinks of retirement today, one thinks of a transition to a whole new life as opposed to a continuation of the old one. “‘Positive aging’ tends to dissociate aging from disease; present activity as a key to health and happiness in later life; and emphasize the possibility of expanding mid-life and postponing old age” (Rudman 2). This idea of positive aging has changed the way that we evaluate the retirement years. They are no longer gloomy and sad but have now been re-vamped as the...

The role of baby teeth: Baby teeth are crucial to the development of the mouth and jaw, shaping the structure of the mouth that will allow for future chewing and speaking. The 20 baby teeth will begin emerging at around 6 months of age, serving as placeholders for future teeth, and ensuring that these future teeth are able to grow in when they are needed. These early teeth also play a useful role in serving as testers for the development of oral hygiene habits. Young children and infants are...

Cavities: A cavity is a hole in the tooth that is caused by bacteria interacting with sugar. It is one of the most common dental conditions, with around 90% of all people over 20 having at least one cavity throughout their lifetime. Some of the primary causes of cavities are the result of bacteria living in the mouth. These bacteria can enter through actions of normal living, but when they are not cleaned out, they are able to grow and attack the teeth. Cavities do not go away on their own,...