Words like “tough” and “strong” go hand in hand with the idea of the Army. Its recruits go through vigorous and ongoing trainings in order to keep them, well, tough and strong in order to defend our country. And, yet, despite all their routine workouts, strenuous drills, and actual combat experience, no member of the…
DetailsThere’s a very good chance that the water you drink contains fluoride — in fact, just about every sip that you take contains even the tiniest bit of this naturally occurring mineral. Although it often appears in water on its own, it wasn’t until 1945 that some areas of the United States began boosting their…
DetailsIn their pre-teens and teenage years, kids get taller, their voices deepen, and their interests shift with the seasons. They’re also growing in ways that you can’t see. One such area of growth is the mouth and jaw, which continues to grow during this time. That’s why the period between the ages of 10 and…
DetailsMost people associate braces with their awkward middle school years, the metal brackets and rubber bands featured prominently in silly yearbook photos from years ago. Perhaps that’s why so many older patients have trouble envisioning themselves in braces as adults. It’s especially hard for college students to do so, since they’ve finally come out on…
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