Human taste buds line the surface of the tongue and portions of the mouth. Taste buds pick up the four basic tastes (sweet, sour, salty, and bitter), but there are many combinations and variations w.. more
There are three pairs of salivary glands that produce the digestive juices called saliva to help with the digestion of foods. The salivary glands are situated in and around the mouth and throat. more
Enzymes are proteins (long chains of amino acids that differ in order and number) made by living cells to promote specific metabolic reactions. Digestive Enzymes are enzymes that specifically work i.. more
Chewing slowly and well in a relaxed way is the ideal method. But rather concentrate on chewing WELL even if you have a problem in chewing slowly. We do not recommend the general advice of counting.. more
Nothing will happen if you chew fast as long as you chew well. But usually chewing fast makes the whole chewing process more difficult and less efficient. more
They certainly do. Teeth and gum hygiene are critical factors in the chewing process. There are specific teeth for specific jobs.
The Incisors (8 front) are shaped like knives for cutting and sli..
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Teeth could literally die from tooth decay. Firstly, Bacteria will eat through the enamel, creating a cavity. Secondly, if cleaning is neglected and the cavity is not repaired, the bacteria will in.. more
As you correctly say – it does not look good. Mouth breathers are normally the one’s because they cannot breathe through their nose. Mouth breathers create other problems for themselves as well. It.. more
Yes you can unless you are prohibited because of medical reasons. The body knows how to attend to the sorting of the various foods. more
Most foods contain sufficient water so that with good chewing you should not need to drink. This does not apply to a wine for example, which is drunk for different reasons to water or sodas. Avoid “.. more