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Taste Bud Map Myth Busted

February 21, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the primary reason we can enjoy our favorite foods. Learn more here.

As you sit at your desk dreaming about dinner, take a moment to thank your taste buds. Without them, our 3 daily meals would be dull and tasteless. Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the primary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, Oral Health

Halloween Mocktails for a Healthy Halloween Party

October 16, 2018 By Shakara Robinson

Halloween mocktails

Planning a Halloween party without inviting extra sugar doesn’t have to be scary. Here are our favorite recipes for Halloween mocktails to keep your party rockin’ without that Halloween hangover. One is even low in sugar and full of nutrients! Vampire’s Blueberry … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Just For Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

Tiger Teeth Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

April 24, 2018 By Anna Keefe

tiger teeth

While they may not be the kings of the jungle, tigers are still the largest of the cat species. One of the scariest features of these striped species? Tiger teeth. Here are a few tiger teeth facts that will blow your mind: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun

Our 5 Favorite Tooth Fairy Books

January 9, 2018 By Caroline Jacobson

tooth fairy books

Move over princesses and dinosaurs—Tooth Fairy books are the new stars in town. Why? Parents have a lot to deal with when it comes to teaching kids about that magical being that takes fallen-out teeth and exchanges them for presents. The concept may seem complicated, but these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Just For Fun

Who Invented Toothpaste?

November 28, 2017 By Anna Keefe

toothpaste invention

Toothpaste invention dates back to Ancient Egyptians around 3000-5000 BC. Their dental cream was a powder mixture of ashes from oxen hooves, myrrh and eggshells. Water was added to create a paste. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, Oral Health

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