At Affiliated Orthodontics, we think about how many processes of the human body take place unconsciously. As we make our way through the day, humans are constantly breathing, blinking, keeping our balance, and doing a thousand other tiny things we never give a second thought.
One such unconscious behavior is the way we chew and swallow our food. Virtually from birth, consuming food is such a primal act that it would never occur to most people to pay attention to the way we go about it. Infants swallow with their tongues thrusted against their gums, which is fine for babies and very young children. However, as people get a bit older, they usually change over to a swallow with the tongue placed on the roof of the mouth.
Did you know a pet’s bad breath could signify a potentially serious dental or oral disease that could pose a health risk to the animal’s internal organs?
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